01 / Contracting Office Profile
General Contracting Section (Fao) Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 15BGCS
General Contracting Section (Fao) is a federal contracting office within FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
General Contracting Section (Fao) contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2020–FY 2026.
Across FY 2020–FY 2026, General Contracting Section (Fao) accounts for 0.2% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
General Contracting Section (Fao) contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2020–FY 2026 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$30.68M
FY 2026ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $30.68M | 122 | 44 | +22,617.3% |
| FY 2025 | $135.1K | 1 | 1 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does General Contracting Section (Fao) 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 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1500 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most General Contracting Section (Fao) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 333241 | FOOD PRODUCT MACHINERY MANUFACTURING | $13.80M | 2 | 1 | 44.8% |
| 333318 | OTHER COMMERCIAL AND SERVICE INDUSTRY MACHINERY MANUFACTURING | $5.39M | 2 | 1 | 17.5% |
| 337214 | OFFICE FURNITURE (EXCEPT WOOD) MANUFACTURING | $2.50M | 2 | 1 | 8.1% |
| 312112 | BOTTLED WATER MANUFACTURING | $1.79M | 1 | 1 | 5.8% |
| 315990 | APPAREL ACCESSORIES AND OTHER APPAREL MANUFACTURING | $1.31M | 5 | 1 | 4.3% |
| 423830 | INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $1.18M | 2 | 1 | 3.8% |
| 541612 | HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING SERVICES (2007), HUMAN RESOURCES AND EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONSULTING SERVICES (2002) | $1.07M | 8 | 1 | 3.5% |
| 334517 | IRRADIATION APPARATUS MANUFACTURING | $1.03M | 2 | 1 | 3.3% |
| 334290 | OTHER COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $683.7K | 1 | 1 | 2.2% |
| 561320 | TEMPORARY HELP SERVICES | $443.5K | 58 | 14 | 1.4% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does General Contracting Section (Fao) buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7320 | KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES | $19.19M | 4 | 2 | 62.3% |
| 7110 | OFFICE FURNITURE | $2.50M | 2 | 1 | 8.1% |
| 4110 | REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT | $1.79M | 1 | 1 | 5.8% |
| 7210 | HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS | $1.31M | 5 | 1 | 4.3% |
| 4210 | FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT | $1.18M | 2 | 1 | 3.8% |
| R431 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES | $1.07M | 8 | 1 | 3.5% |
| 5660 | FENCING, FENCES, GATES AND COMPONENTS | $683.7K | 1 | 1 | 2.2% |
| Q999 | MEDICAL- OTHER | $655.9K | 33 | 12 | 2.1% |
| 6525 | IMAGING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VETERINARY | $527.3K | 1 | 1 | 1.7% |
| 6515 | MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES | $512.0K | 2 | 2 | 1.7% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most General Contracting Section (Fao) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFE GROUP | $13.80M | 2 | 44.8% | NAICS 333241 · PSC 7320 |
| ALDEVRA LLC | $5.39M | 2 | 17.5% | NAICS 333318 · PSC 7320 |
| FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC | $3.81M | 7 | 12.4% | NAICS 337214 · PSC 7110 |
| CULINARY DEPOT INC. | $1.79M | 1 | 5.8% | NAICS 312112 · PSC 4110 |
| A & A FIRE AND SAFETY COMPANY, LLC | $1.18M | 2 | 3.8% | NAICS 423830 · PSC 4210 |
| NISGAA CIOPS LLC | $1.07M | 8 | 3.5% | NAICS 541612 · PSC R431 |
| DLA TROOP SUPPORT | $1.03M | 2 | 3.3% | NAICS 334517 · PSC 6525 |
| ALLIED TUBE & CONDUIT CORPORATION | $683.7K | 1 | 2.2% | NAICS 334290 · PSC 5660 |
| CORE ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS INC | $438.8K | 1 | 1.4% | NAICS 332420 · PSC 5430 |
| EASTERN POWER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $431.5K | 1 | 1.4% | NAICS 332510 · PSC 4510 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does General Contracting Section (Fao) 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 92.7%
Small-business share 5.1%
Set-aside share 50.2%
Average action value $250.5K
Largest recorded action $9.00M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did General Contracting Section (Fao) award most recently in FY 2020–FY 2026?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15BGCS26P70000003 | FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC | Sep 28, 2026 | $2.51M | 337214 | 7110 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS GENERAL CONTRACTING SECTION (FAO) |
| 15BGCS26F60300002 | MA TRUCKING LLC | Sep 25, 2026 | $0 | 562111 | S205 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS GENERAL CONTRACTING SECTION (FAO) |
| 15BGCS26F00000008 | NISGAA CIOPS LLC | Sep 24, 2026 | -$146.8K | 541612 | R431 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS GENERAL CONTRACTING SECTION (FAO) |
| 15BGCS26F70000002 | IFE GROUP | Sep 23, 2026 | $4.80M | 333241 | 7320 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS GENERAL CONTRACTING SECTION (FAO) |
| 15BGCS26F41000003 | PRECISE SPECIALITIES CORPORATION | Sep 18, 2026 | $0 | 561320 | Q999 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS GENERAL CONTRACTING SECTION (FAO) |
| 15BGCS26P50200001 | DLA TROOP SUPPORT | Sep 18, 2026 | $527.3K | 334517 | 6525 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS GENERAL CONTRACTING SECTION (FAO) |
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 General Contracting Section (Fao) represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$30.82M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 123 contract actions and an average action value of $250.5K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS and JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF. 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 92.7% 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 333241 and PSC 7320. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.