01 / Contracting Office Profile
Director Sco Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code HY0233
Director Sco is a federal contracting office within IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Director Sco contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Director Sco accounts for 6.1% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Director Sco contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2019–FY 2025 show whether the office’s recorded contract market is growing or contracting. Actions and vendors indicate whether that change reflects broader purchasing activity or a smaller number of large transactions.
Total obligations$68.08M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $68.08M | 62 | 30 | +1,493.0% |
| FY 2024 | $4.27M | 11 | 10 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Director Sco sit in the federal buying structure?
The office executes procurement within a contracting agency, which belongs to a federal department. Follow either profile to compare this office with the broader organizations directing and funding its activity.
| Organization level | Organization | Code | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contracting agency | IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE | 97AD | View agency profile |
| Federal department | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 9700 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Director Sco contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this office’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $46.03M | 51 | 23 | 63.6% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $21.40M | 6 | 1 | 29.6% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $2.15M | 8 | 4 | 3.0% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $1.95M | 5 | 4 | 2.7% |
| 336414 | GUIDED MISSILE AND SPACE VEHICLE MANUFACTURING | $500.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 334111 | ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MANUFACTURING | $311.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 333313 | OFFICE MACHINERY MANUFACTURING | $8.6K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Director Sco buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC13 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT | $34.60M | 25 | 15 | 47.8% |
| AJ13 | GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY R&D SVCS; GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT | $21.40M | 6 | 1 | 29.6% |
| AC11 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH | $5.36M | 25 | 16 | 7.4% |
| AC12 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH | $5.22M | 12 | 4 | 7.2% |
| AC33 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT | $3.85M | 2 | 2 | 5.3% |
| AC15 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SVCS; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; R&D FACILITIES & MAJ EQUIP | $1.60M | 1 | 1 | 2.2% |
| 7510 | OFFICE SUPPLIES | $320.5K | 2 | 2 | 0.4% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Director Sco obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the office’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVANTUS FEDERAL LLC | $21.40M | 6 | 29.6% | NAICS 541330 · PSC AJ13 |
| CORVID TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $10.85M | 7 | 15.0% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC13 |
| QUANTUM LEAP RESEARCH LLC | $6.13M | 7 | 8.5% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC13 |
| THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC | $5.71M | 9 | 7.9% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC33 |
| MIGHTY WAVES ENERGY INC. | $2.15M | 2 | 3.0% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC13 |
| ROYCE GEOSPATIAL CONSULTANTS, LLC | $2.09M | 1 | 2.9% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC13 |
| GOODRICH CORPORATION | $2.00M | 1 | 2.8% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC33 |
| TYCHO AI INC. | $2.00M | 1 | 2.8% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC13 |
| UMAPAV CORP | $1.91M | 1 | 2.6% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC13 |
| GXO, INC. | $1.72M | 5 | 2.4% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC12 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Director Sco award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the office structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 100.0%
Small-business share 3.0%
Set-aside share 92.1%
Average action value $991.1K
Largest recorded action $11.16M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Director Sco award most recently in FY 2019–FY 2025?
The latest recorded contract actions inside this profile’s closed fiscal-year window connect award activity with the vendors, markets, agencies, and offices shown above.
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | PSC | Contracting agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HY023325CE004 | AVANTUS FEDERAL LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $31.9K | 541330 | AJ13 | IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DIRECTOR SCO |
| HY023325FE007 | KAY KAY LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $311.9K | 334111 | 7510 | IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DIRECTOR SCO |
| HY023325PE023 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | Sep 30, 2025 | $500.0K | 336414 | AC12 | IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DIRECTOR SCO |
| HY023325CE001 | GXO, INC. | Sep 25, 2025 | $353.7K | 541715 | AC12 | IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DIRECTOR SCO |
| HY023325FE001 | THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC | Sep 19, 2025 | $604.0K | 541715 | AC11 | IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DIRECTOR SCO |
| HY023325CE004 | AVANTUS FEDERAL LLC | Sep 19, 2025 | $3.02M | 541330 | AJ13 | IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DIRECTOR SCO |
10 / Interpreting the Profile
What does this contract market mean for a supplier?
This profile combines spending scale, the buying hierarchy, incumbent vendors, market classifications, and competition indicators. Read them together before deciding whether Director Sco represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$72.35M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 73 contract actions and an average action value of $991.1K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE and DEPT OF DEFENSE. Use that hierarchy to understand who directs its mission and how its purchasing compares with the broader organization.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the 100.0% competition rate, set-aside share, recent awards, and current opportunities to estimate what may actually be addressable.
Test market fit and incumbency
Compare leading vendors with NAICS 541715 and PSC AC13. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.