01 / Contracting Office Profile
National Museum of African American History and Culture Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 333179
National Museum of African American History and Culture is a federal contracting office within SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
National Museum of African American History and Culture 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 Museum of African American History and Culture accounts for 1.5% 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 Museum of African American History and Culture 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$428.3K
FY 2026ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $428.3K | 33 | 30 | −92.6% |
| FY 2025 | $5.82M | 123 | 84 | −26.6% |
| FY 2024 | $7.93M | 171 | 126 | −2.0% |
| FY 2023 | $8.09M | 212 | 153 | −14.1% |
| FY 2022 | $9.42M | 210 | 147 | +31.3% |
| FY 2021 | $7.18M | 206 | 136 | +70.0% |
| FY 2020 | $4.22M | 142 | 103 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does National Museum of African American History and Culture 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 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most National Museum of African American History and Culture 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $8.92M | 48 | 14 | 20.7% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $4.24M | 76 | 36 | 9.8% |
| 712110 | MUSEUMS | $3.76M | 112 | 51 | 8.7% |
| 337215 | SHOWCASE, PARTITION, SHELVING, AND LOCKER MANUFACTURING | $2.53M | 35 | 4 | 5.9% |
| 423430 | COMPUTER AND COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $1.86M | 100 | 10 | 4.3% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $1.21M | 29 | 12 | 2.8% |
| 611710 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES | $1.14M | 43 | 19 | 2.7% |
| 561990 | ALL OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES | $1.04M | 20 | 8 | 2.4% |
| 423840 | INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $1.04M | 15 | 4 | 2.4% |
| 561320 | TEMPORARY HELP SERVICES | $841.4K | 16 | 6 | 2.0% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does National Museum of African American History and Culture buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $5.71M | 173 | 87 | 13.2% |
| 7050 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS | $3.54M | 15 | 3 | 8.2% |
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $3.39M | 29 | 15 | 7.9% |
| M1JA | OPERATION OF MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITION BUILDINGS | $2.25M | 4 | 1 | 5.2% |
| R708 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: PUBLIC RELATIONS | $1.34M | 10 | 6 | 3.1% |
| 7125 | CABINETS, LOCKERS, BINS, AND SHELVING | $1.29M | 26 | 7 | 3.0% |
| T001 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- ARTS/GRAPHICS | $1.23M | 37 | 15 | 2.9% |
| 7030 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE | $1.12M | 11 | 8 | 2.6% |
| R706 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT | $1.06M | 9 | 3 | 2.5% |
| R616 | SUPPORT - ADMINISTRATIVE: PHYSICAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT SERVICES | $978.5K | 14 | 5 | 2.3% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most National Museum of African American History and Culture 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TECHNOLOGY TRENDS GROUP, LLC | $6.02M | 16 | 14.0% | NAICS 541519 · PSC R408 |
| SPACESAVER SYSTEMS, INC. | $2.44M | 30 | 5.7% | NAICS 337215 · PSC 7510 |
| RUCHMAN AND ASSOCIATES, INC | $2.25M | 4 | 5.2% | NAICS 541990 · PSC M1JA |
| SMARTSHEET INC. | $1.60M | 6 | 3.7% | NAICS 541519 · PSC 7A21 |
| ACTN STRATEGIES LLC | $1.08M | 7 | 2.5% | NAICS 423840 · PSC R706 |
| AVI-SPL LLC | $937.4K | 7 | 2.2% | NAICS 334310 · PSC 6240 |
| FIELD DATA TECHNOLOGY LLC | $733.3K | 4 | 1.7% | NAICS 541519 · PSC R702 |
| FORD AGENCY, INC., THE | $678.4K | 9 | 1.6% | NAICS 561320 · PSC R426 |
| DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P. | $668.8K | 21 | 1.6% | NAICS 423430 · PSC 7B20 |
| CDW GOVERNMENT LLC | $667.3K | 35 | 1.5% | NAICS 423430 · PSC 7E20 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does National Museum of African American History and Culture 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 43.2%
Small-business share 25.7%
Set-aside share 99.4%
Average action value $39.3K
Largest recorded action $2.18M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did National Museum of African American History and Culture 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.
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 Museum of African American History and Culture represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$43.10M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 1,097 contract actions and an average action value of $39.3K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION and SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. 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 43.2% 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 541519 and PSC R499. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.