01 / Contracting Office Profile
National Postal Museum Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 333162
National Postal Museum 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 Postal Museum 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 Postal Museum accounts for 0.0% 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 Postal Museum 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$164.2K
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $164.2K | 3 | 3 | +12.7% |
| FY 2024 | $145.7K | 3 | 3 | +29.2% |
| FY 2023 | $112.8K | 4 | 4 | +168.6% |
| FY 2022 | $42.0K | 2 | 2 | +699.8% |
| FY 2019 | $5.3K | 1 | 1 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does National Postal Museum 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 Postal Museum 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 | $232.8K | 3 | 3 | 49.5% |
| 423430 | COMPUTER AND COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $79.9K | 3 | 1 | 17.0% |
| 712110 | MUSEUMS | $75.9K | 2 | 2 | 16.2% |
| 238290 | OTHER BUILDING EQUIPMENT CONTRACTORS | $38.6K | 1 | 1 | 8.2% |
| 561990 | ALL OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES | $16.0K | 1 | 1 | 3.4% |
| 561110 | OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | $13.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.8% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $8.5K | 1 | 1 | 1.8% |
| 423490 | OTHER PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $5.3K | 1 | 1 | 1.1% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does National Postal Museum buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1JA | OPERATION OF MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITION BUILDINGS | $165.0K | 5 | 5 | 35.1% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $116.2K | 2 | 2 | 24.7% |
| R497 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS | $65.0K | 1 | 1 | 13.8% |
| 7B20 | IT AND TELECOM - HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTE (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $41.3K | 1 | 1 | 8.8% |
| 7E20 | IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (HW/Perp SW) | $38.6K | 2 | 1 | 8.2% |
| 5340 | HARDWARE, COMMERCIAL | $38.6K | 1 | 1 | 8.2% |
| 7290 | MISCELLANEOUS HOUSEHOLD AND COMMERCIAL FURNISHINGS AND APPLIANCES | $5.3K | 1 | 1 | 1.1% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most National Postal Museum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HISTORY ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED | $107.7K | 1 | 22.9% | NAICS 541990 · PSC R499 |
| DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P. | $79.9K | 3 | 17.0% | NAICS 423430 · PSC 7B20 |
| GARNETT TIFFANY | $65.0K | 1 | 13.8% | NAICS 541990 · PSC R497 |
| NATALIE MACURDY | $60.1K | 1 | 12.8% | NAICS 541990 · PSC M1JA |
| IRON MOUNTAIN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT LLC | $42.4K | 1 | 9.0% | NAICS 712110 · PSC M1JA |
| CHESAPEAKE LOCK & SAFE SERVICE CO. | $38.6K | 1 | 8.2% | NAICS 238290 · PSC 5340 |
| TRISHA E. BROCKMEYER | $33.5K | 1 | 7.1% | NAICS 712110 · PSC M1JA |
| GOPPION MUSEUM WORKSHOP INC | $16.0K | 1 | 3.4% | NAICS 561990 · PSC M1JA |
| COSNER, HOLLY | $13.0K | 1 | 2.8% | NAICS 561110 · PSC M1JA |
| FAIR, CHERYL | $8.5K | 1 | 1.8% | NAICS 541720 · PSC R499 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does National Postal Museum 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 13.8%
Small-business share 26.6%
Set-aside share 100.0%
Average action value $36.1K
Largest recorded action $107.7K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did National Postal Museum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33316225P00529188 | CHESAPEAKE LOCK & SAFE SERVICE CO. | Sep 11, 2025 | $38.6K | 238290 | 5340 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL POSTAL MUSEUM |
| 33316225F00528744 | DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P. | Sep 11, 2025 | $17.9K | 423430 | 7E20 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL POSTAL MUSEUM |
| 33316225P00515339 | HISTORY ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED | Jan 17, 2025 | $107.7K | 541990 | R499 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL POSTAL MUSEUM |
| 33316224F00515336 | DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P. | Sep 26, 2024 | $20.6K | 423430 | 7E20 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL POSTAL MUSEUM |
| 33316224P00513703 | NATALIE MACURDY | Sep 17, 2024 | $60.1K | 541990 | M1JA | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL POSTAL MUSEUM |
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 Postal Museum represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$469.9K in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 13 contract actions and an average action value of $36.1K 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 13.8% 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 M1JA. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.