01 / Contracting Office Profile
National Endowment for the Arts Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 593105
National Endowment for the Arts is a federal contracting office within NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
National Endowment for the Arts contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2020–FY 2026.
Across FY 2020–FY 2026, National Endowment for the Arts accounts for 100.0% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
National Endowment for the Arts 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$10.35M
FY 2026ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $10.35M | 63 | 34 | +167.9% |
| FY 2025 | $3.86M | 103 | 54 | −29.1% |
| FY 2024 | $5.45M | 48 | 29 | +11.1% |
| FY 2023 | $4.91M | 45 | 25 | +45.8% |
| FY 2022 | $3.37M | 46 | 26 | +11.6% |
| FY 2021 | $3.02M | 48 | 25 | −15.1% |
| FY 2020 | $3.55M | 70 | 31 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does National Endowment for the Arts 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 | NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS | 5920 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS | 5920 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most National Endowment for the Arts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $16.56M | 49 | 6 | 48.0% |
| 561920 | CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW ORGANIZERS | $4.55M | 2 | 1 | 13.2% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $4.23M | 82 | 18 | 12.2% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $3.13M | 37 | 10 | 9.1% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $872.8K | 21 | 7 | 2.5% |
| 334111 | ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MANUFACTURING | $801.6K | 21 | 7 | 2.3% |
| 541219 | OTHER ACCOUNTING SERVICES | $662.3K | 12 | 2 | 1.9% |
| 518210 | COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS, DATA PROCESSING, WEB HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | $481.7K | 19 | 4 | 1.4% |
| 541614 | PROCESS, PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS CONSULTING SERVICES | $460.3K | 11 | 3 | 1.3% |
| 512110 | MOTION PICTURE AND VIDEO PRODUCTION | $451.5K | 1 | 1 | 1.3% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does National Endowment for the Arts buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $4.89M | 5 | 3 | 14.2% |
| 7J20 | IT AND TELECOM - SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $4.72M | 13 | 4 | 13.7% |
| DF01 | IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $3.86M | 8 | 1 | 11.2% |
| D321 | IT AND TELECOM- HELP DESK | $3.69M | 13 | 2 | 10.7% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $3.07M | 53 | 14 | 8.9% |
| DA01 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $2.89M | 12 | 2 | 8.4% |
| 7A21 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $2.14M | 42 | 13 | 6.2% |
| D399 | IT AND TELECOM- OTHER IT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | $1.72M | 10 | 3 | 5.0% |
| R704 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: AUDITING | $990.6K | 20 | 5 | 2.9% |
| R604 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: MAILING/DISTRIBUTION | $860.4K | 14 | 3 | 2.5% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most National Endowment for the Arts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INNOSOFT CORPORATION | $13.31M | 32 | 38.6% | NAICS 541512 · PSC 7J20 |
| LEADING AUTHORITIES INC | $4.55M | 2 | 13.2% | NAICS 561920 · PSC R408 |
| SUMMIT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $1.73M | 5 | 5.0% | NAICS 541512 · PSC D399 |
| 2M RESEARCH SERVICES LLC | $1.55M | 21 | 4.5% | NAICS 541720 · PSC R499 |
| MINBURN TECHNOLOGY GROUP, LLC | $1.55M | 12 | 4.5% | NAICS 541519 · PSC 7A21 |
| TOTALLY JOINED FOR ACHIEVING COLLABORATIVE TECHNIQUES (TJFACT), LLC | $1.38M | 5 | 4.0% | NAICS 541512 · PSC D321 |
| CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION | $1.00M | 32 | 2.9% | NAICS 541519 · PSC DD01 |
| WILLIAMS, ADLEY & COMPANY - DC, LLP | $771.5K | 12 | 2.2% | NAICS 541219 · PSC R704 |
| STERLING COMPUTERS CORPORATION | $659.9K | 7 | 1.9% | NAICS 334111 · PSC 7B20 |
| BACHTLER SHAWN DEANNE | $579.3K | 4 | 1.7% | NAICS 541720 · PSC R499 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does National Endowment for the Arts 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 96.4%
Small-business share 5.0%
Set-aside share 80.3%
Average action value $81.6K
Largest recorded action $2.28M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did National Endowment for the Arts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59310526F0019 | GOVCONNECTION INC | Sep 29, 2026 | $59.5K | 541519 | 7F20 | NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS |
| 59310526P00010 | NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER | Sep 29, 2026 | $275.8K | 541720 | R499 | NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS |
| 59310526F0015 | CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP. | Sep 25, 2026 | $73.7K | 511210 | 7C20 | NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS |
| 59310524P0006 | REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN | Sep 25, 2026 | $129.2K | 518210 | R499 | NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS |
| 59310526F00017 | BACHTLER SHAWN DEANNE | Sep 22, 2026 | $202.9K | 541720 | R708 | NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS |
| 59310526F00016 | 2M RESEARCH SERVICES LLC | Sep 21, 2026 | $121.9K | 541720 | AJ13 | NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS |
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 National Endowment for the Arts represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$34.52M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 423 contract actions and an average action value of $81.6K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS and NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. 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 96.4% 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 541512 and PSC R408. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.