01 / Contracting Office Profile
National Museum of Natural History Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 333152
National Museum of Natural History 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 Natural History contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, National Museum of Natural History 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 Natural History 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$7.41M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $7.41M | 154 | 124 | +1.6% |
| FY 2024 | $7.29M | 155 | 123 | −12.4% |
| FY 2023 | $8.32M | 233 | 185 | +4.4% |
| FY 2022 | $7.97M | 214 | 169 | +49.6% |
| FY 2021 | $5.33M | 194 | 156 | −27.2% |
| FY 2020 | $7.32M | 249 | 173 | +142.1% |
| FY 2019 | $3.02M | 154 | 96 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does National Museum of Natural History 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 Natural History 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $10.36M | 283 | 144 | 22.2% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $3.59M | 101 | 59 | 7.7% |
| 337127 | INSTITUTIONAL FURNITURE MANUFACTURING | $3.03M | 12 | 4 | 6.5% |
| 334516 | ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $2.59M | 80 | 45 | 5.6% |
| 337215 | SHOWCASE, PARTITION, SHELVING, AND LOCKER MANUFACTURING | $2.21M | 22 | 6 | 4.7% |
| 712110 | MUSEUMS | $2.19M | 108 | 59 | 4.7% |
| 561320 | TEMPORARY HELP SERVICES | $1.76M | 24 | 9 | 3.8% |
| 337214 | OFFICE FURNITURE (EXCEPT WOOD) MANUFACTURING | $1.59M | 16 | 5 | 3.4% |
| 423430 | COMPUTER AND COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $1.51M | 36 | 11 | 3.2% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $1.37M | 38 | 27 | 2.9% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does National Museum of Natural History 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 | $9.05M | 289 | 162 | 19.4% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $6.38M | 133 | 79 | 13.7% |
| 7125 | CABINETS, LOCKERS, BINS, AND SHELVING | $3.82M | 28 | 10 | 8.2% |
| 7110 | OFFICE FURNITURE | $2.93M | 18 | 10 | 6.3% |
| B504 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL | $1.93M | 31 | 19 | 4.1% |
| 6640 | LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | $1.68M | 51 | 36 | 3.6% |
| R699 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER | $1.48M | 45 | 22 | 3.2% |
| R405 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OPERATIONS RESEARCH/QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS | $1.31M | 43 | 31 | 2.8% |
| U004 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- SCIENTIFIC/MANAGEMENT | $1.14M | 31 | 20 | 2.5% |
| J066 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT | $1.05M | 40 | 17 | 2.3% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most National Museum of Natural History 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELTA DESIGNS LTD | $3.13M | 13 | 6.7% | NAICS 337127 · PSC 7125 |
| SPACESAVER SYSTEMS, INC. | $2.48M | 22 | 5.3% | NAICS 337215 · PSC 7110 |
| SPACESAVER STORAGE SYSTEMS, INC. | $973.6K | 8 | 2.1% | NAICS 337214 · PSC 7110 |
| THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY | $947.5K | 6 | 2.0% | NAICS 541715 · PSC B504 |
| DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P. | $905.0K | 17 | 1.9% | NAICS 423430 · PSC 7E20 |
| YOUR RECRUITING COMPANY, INC. | $779.0K | 4 | 1.7% | NAICS 561320 · PSC R499 |
| LEVIN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. | $697.7K | 27 | 1.5% | NAICS 443142 · PSC 5999 |
| PALMER STAFFING SERVICES INC | $666.5K | 16 | 1.4% | NAICS 561320 · PSC R699 |
| RICOH USA, INC. | $515.3K | 6 | 1.1% | NAICS 333315 · PSC 3610 |
| FEI COMPANY | $479.2K | 12 | 1.0% | NAICS 334516 · PSC H266 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does National Museum of Natural History 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 49.8%
Small-business share 23.6%
Set-aside share 87.7%
Average action value $34.5K
Largest recorded action $1.90M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did National Museum of Natural History 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33315225P00528490 | DELTA DESIGNS LTD | Sep 23, 2025 | $190.0K | 337127 | 7195 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY |
| 33315225F00527986 | DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P. | Sep 22, 2025 | $51.0K | 423430 | 7B20 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY |
| 33315225F00530122 | THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC | Sep 19, 2025 | $46.2K | 334516 | K066 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY |
| 33315225F00528141 | DELTA DESIGNS, LTD. | Sep 16, 2025 | $1.90M | 337127 | 7125 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY |
| 33315220P00435809 | SHOPPERTRAK RCT CORPORATION | Sep 15, 2025 | -$8.5K | 238290 | C1EB | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY |
| 33315220P00448830 | PSOMAGEN, INC. | Sep 15, 2025 | -$8.6K | 611310 | R617 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY |
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 Natural History represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$46.67M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 1,353 contract actions and an average action value of $34.5K 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 49.8% 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 541990 and PSC R499. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.