01 / Contracting Office Profile
National Portrait Gallery Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 333149
National Portrait Gallery 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 Portrait Gallery 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 Portrait Gallery accounts for 0.1% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
National Portrait Gallery 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$462.9K
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $462.9K | 9 | 8 | −2.8% |
| FY 2024 | $476.2K | 9 | 9 | −46.9% |
| FY 2023 | $897.1K | 34 | 30 | −12.8% |
| FY 2022 | $1.03M | 35 | 32 | +1,140.3% |
| FY 2021 | $82.9K | 1 | 1 | +1,005.5% |
| FY 2020 | $7.5K | 1 | 1 | −89.1% |
| FY 2019 | $68.6K | 5 | 5 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does National Portrait Gallery 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 Portrait Gallery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 459920 | ART DEALERS | $584.7K | 15 | 13 | 19.3% |
| 453920 | ART DEALERS | $429.5K | 11 | 10 | 14.2% |
| 712110 | MUSEUMS | $414.5K | 7 | 6 | 13.7% |
| 337212 | CUSTOM ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK AND MILLWORK MANUFACTURING | $373.2K | 6 | 5 | 12.3% |
| 711510 | INDEPENDENT ARTISTS, WRITERS, AND PERFORMERS | $270.2K | 10 | 9 | 8.9% |
| 488999 | ALL OTHER SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR TRANSPORTATION | $230.7K | 5 | 2 | 7.6% |
| 321920 | WOOD CONTAINER AND PALLET MANUFACTURING | $62.4K | 1 | 1 | 2.1% |
| 484230 | SPECIALIZED FREIGHT (EXCEPT USED GOODS) TRUCKING, LONG-DISTANCE | $57.5K | 3 | 2 | 1.9% |
| 611710 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES | $56.0K | 3 | 3 | 1.9% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $48.1K | 1 | 1 | 1.6% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does National Portrait Gallery buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9915 | COLLECTORS' AND/OR HISTORICAL ITEMS | $1.10M | 27 | 23 | 36.2% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $591.6K | 13 | 11 | 19.6% |
| V112 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MOTOR FREIGHT | $308.9K | 9 | 5 | 10.2% |
| J055 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- LUMBER, MILLWORK, PLYWOOD, AND VENEER | $228.8K | 5 | 5 | 7.6% |
| 7195 | MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE AND FIXTURES | $125.2K | 3 | 3 | 4.1% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $107.1K | 1 | 1 | 3.5% |
| M1JA | OPERATION OF MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITION BUILDINGS | $71.1K | 2 | 2 | 2.4% |
| AF16 | R&D- EDUCATION: EDUCATIONAL (MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT) | $61.3K | 4 | 4 | 2.0% |
| 7B21 | IT AND TELECOM - COMPUTE: MAINFRAME (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $55.8K | 6 | 5 | 1.8% |
| J075 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- OFFICE SUPPLIES AND DEVICES | $47.3K | 4 | 2 | 1.6% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most National Portrait Gallery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN PICKMAN OBJECTS CONSERVATION LLC | $267.5K | 2 | 8.8% | NAICS 712110 · PSC R499 |
| LISSON GALLERY NY, INC. | $244.4K | 1 | 8.1% | NAICS 459920 · PSC 9915 |
| MASTERPIECE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, LLC | $183.3K | 4 | 6.1% | NAICS 488999 · PSC V112 |
| RYAN LEE GALLERY LLC | $162.5K | 1 | 5.4% | NAICS 453920 · PSC 9915 |
| CROSSLINE CREATIONS LLC | $119.3K | 2 | 3.9% | NAICS 337212 · PSC 7195 |
| LEVIN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC | $118.9K | 3 | 3.9% | NAICS 337212 · PSC R425 |
| DOLEY FOUNDATION | $100.0K | 1 | 3.3% | NAICS 459920 · PSC 9915 |
| ROBINSON-TILLENBURG, GABRIELLE | $85.0K | 2 | 2.8% | NAICS 711510 · PSC R499 |
| CROWLEY MICROGRAPHICS, INC. | $82.9K | 1 | 2.7% | NAICS 712110 · PSC R499 |
| OLIN CONSERVATION, INC. | $82.7K | 1 | 2.7% | NAICS 337212 · PSC J055 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does National Portrait Gallery 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 25.7%
Small-business share 7.0%
Set-aside share 100.0%
Average action value $32.2K
Largest recorded action $244.4K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did National Portrait Gallery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33314925P00521291 | CARTRIDGE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | Aug 12, 2025 | $0 | 323111 | 3611 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY |
| 33314925P00525752 | LISSON GALLERY NY, INC. | Jul 31, 2025 | $244.4K | 459920 | 9915 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY |
| 33314925P00525072 | OLIN CONSERVATION, INC. | Jul 9, 2025 | $82.7K | 337212 | J055 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY |
| 33314925P00524953 | AU INC | Jun 26, 2025 | $14.4K | 337212 | J055 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY |
| 33314925P00521291 | CARTRIDGE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | May 16, 2025 | $18.5K | 323111 | 3611 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY |
| 33314925P00516467 | BONSAI FINE ARTS INC | Nov 12, 2024 | $37.5K | 484230 | V112 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY |
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 Portrait Gallery represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$3.02M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 94 contract actions and an average action value of $32.2K 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 25.7% 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 459920 and PSC 9915. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.