01 / Contracting Office Profile
National Zoological Park Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 333143
National Zoological Park 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 Zoological Park 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 Zoological Park accounts for 0.4% 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 Zoological Park 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$1.34M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $1.34M | 43 | 32 | −54.4% |
| FY 2024 | $2.95M | 75 | 67 | −21.1% |
| FY 2023 | $3.74M | 84 | 68 | +147.1% |
| FY 2022 | $1.51M | 92 | 70 | −12.4% |
| FY 2021 | $1.73M | 80 | 66 | +83.9% |
| FY 2020 | $938.5K | 76 | 60 | −34.1% |
| FY 2019 | $1.42M | 60 | 50 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does National Zoological Park 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 Zoological Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115113 | CROP HARVESTING, PRIMARILY BY MACHINE | $1.07M | 3 | 1 | 7.9% |
| 712130 | ZOOS AND BOTANICAL GARDENS | $1.06M | 10 | 6 | 7.7% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $1.02M | 13 | 4 | 7.5% |
| 561730 | LANDSCAPING SERVICES | $882.8K | 11 | 3 | 6.5% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $701.8K | 26 | 10 | 5.2% |
| 238220 | PLUMBING, HEATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS | $603.6K | 2 | 2 | 4.4% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $453.2K | 23 | 13 | 3.3% |
| 423450 | MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $422.9K | 23 | 13 | 3.1% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $418.9K | 3 | 1 | 3.1% |
| 334516 | ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $378.3K | 23 | 16 | 2.8% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does National Zoological Park 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 | $1.69M | 27 | 17 | 12.4% |
| R431 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES | $986.9K | 9 | 3 | 7.2% |
| 6640 | LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | $728.8K | 36 | 25 | 5.3% |
| J041 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT | $625.6K | 2 | 2 | 4.6% |
| C211 | ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: LANDSCAPING, INTERIOR LAYOUT, AND DESIGNING | $616.3K | 4 | 2 | 4.5% |
| 7A21 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $386.1K | 2 | 1 | 2.8% |
| C1PB | ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: EXHIBIT DESIGN (NON-BUILDING) | $362.8K | 2 | 1 | 2.7% |
| U099 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER | $356.6K | 12 | 4 | 2.6% |
| 2310 | PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES | $346.4K | 4 | 4 | 2.5% |
| 5670 | BUILDING COMPONENTS, PREFABRICATED | $279.3K | 1 | 1 | 2.0% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most National Zoological Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSTELLO FARM & LAWN SERVICE INC | $1.07M | 3 | 7.9% | NAICS 115113 · PSC R499 |
| YOUR RECRUITING COMPANY, INC. | $956.8K | 6 | 7.0% | NAICS 541990 · PSC R431 |
| VARIANCE COLLECTIVE LLC | $868.5K | 4 | 6.4% | NAICS 712130 · PSC C1PB |
| SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC. | $638.4K | 2 | 4.7% | NAICS 238220 · PSC J041 |
| WHEAT'S LAWN AND CUSTOM LANDSCAPING, INC. | $474.3K | 4 | 3.5% | NAICS 561730 · PSC C211 |
| RCK CONTROLS INC | $418.9K | 3 | 3.1% | NAICS 541512 · PSC 7A21 |
| OLNEY GARDENS INC | $378.5K | 4 | 2.8% | NAICS 561730 · PSC C1KB |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY | $311.8K | 14 | 2.3% | NAICS 611310 · PSC U099 |
| ATLANTIC EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS INC | $300.0K | 1 | 2.2% | NAICS 441110 · PSC 2310 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA | $288.4K | 8 | 2.1% | NAICS 611310 · PSC AF11 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does National Zoological Park 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 44.1%
Small-business share 5.7%
Set-aside share 94.9%
Average action value $26.7K
Largest recorded action $700.9K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did National Zoological Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33314324P00511099 | OLNEY GARDENS INC | Sep 29, 2025 | $0 | 561730 | C211 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK |
| 33314325P00529715 | MIGRATE TECHNOLOGY LTD | Sep 24, 2025 | $31.1K | 334511 | 5999 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK |
| 33314325P00528062 | TECAN U.S., INC. | Sep 24, 2025 | $98.6K | 334516 | 3590 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK |
| 33314325P00529761 | DIAMANTE CORNISH | Sep 23, 2025 | $12.5K | 541990 | R617 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK |
| 33314325P00524812 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | Sep 22, 2025 | $50.8K | 334516 | 6632 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK |
| 33314325P00528966 | SQUARE GROVE LLC | Sep 19, 2025 | $19.0K | 423410 | 7110 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK |
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 Zoological Park represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$13.63M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 510 contract actions and an average action value of $26.7K 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 44.1% 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 115113 and PSC R499. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.