01 / Contracting Office Profile
Ofc Under Secretary for Science and Research Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 333195
Ofc Under Secretary for Science and Research 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
Ofc Under Secretary for Science and Research contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Ofc Under Secretary for Science and Research 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
Ofc Under Secretary for Science and Research 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$189.7K
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $189.7K | 3 | 3 | +861.9% |
| FY 2021 | $19.7K | 4 | 2 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Ofc Under Secretary for Science and Research 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 Ofc Under Secretary for Science and Research 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 611430 | PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT TRAINING | $120.0K | 1 | 1 | 57.3% |
| 561110 | OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | $59.5K | 1 | 1 | 28.4% |
| 423430 | COMPUTER AND COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $13.6K | 2 | 1 | 6.5% |
| 611699 | ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SCHOOLS AND INSTRUCTION | $10.2K | 1 | 1 | 4.9% |
| 813312 | ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION AND WILDLIFE ORGANIZATIONS | $6.1K | 2 | 1 | 2.9% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Ofc Under Secretary for Science and Research buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $120.0K | 1 | 1 | 57.3% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $59.5K | 1 | 1 | 28.4% |
| 7490 | MISCELLANEOUS OFFICE MACHINES | $13.6K | 2 | 1 | 6.5% |
| U004 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- SCIENTIFIC/MANAGEMENT | $10.2K | 1 | 1 | 4.9% |
| U005 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- TUITION/REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP FEES | $6.1K | 2 | 1 | 2.9% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Ofc Under Secretary for Science and Research 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMPASS SCIENCE COMMUNICATION, INC | $120.0K | 1 | 57.3% | NAICS 611430 · PSC R408 |
| CHADDERDON ALYSHA BRYNN | $59.5K | 1 | 28.4% | NAICS 561110 · PSC R499 |
| ELECTROSONIC, INC. | $13.6K | 2 | 6.5% | NAICS 423430 · PSC 7490 |
| ORGANIZATION FOR TROPICAL STUDIES, INC. | $10.2K | 1 | 4.9% | NAICS 611699 · PSC U004 |
| INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES | $6.1K | 2 | 2.9% | NAICS 813312 · PSC U005 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Ofc Under Secretary for Science and Research 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 85.7%
Small-business share 0.0%
Set-aside share 100.0%
Average action value $29.9K
Largest recorded action $120.0K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Ofc Under Secretary for Science and Research 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33319525P00526692 | COMPASS SCIENCE COMMUNICATION, INC | Aug 13, 2025 | $120.0K | 611430 | R408 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFC UNDER SECRETARY FOR SCIENCE AND RESEARCH |
| 33319525P00523512 | CHADDERDON ALYSHA BRYNN | Jul 1, 2025 | $59.5K | 561110 | R499 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFC UNDER SECRETARY FOR SCIENCE AND RESEARCH |
| 33319525P00525742 | ORGANIZATION FOR TROPICAL STUDIES, INC. | Jun 17, 2025 | $10.2K | 611699 | U004 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFC UNDER SECRETARY FOR SCIENCE AND RESEARCH |
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 Ofc Under Secretary for Science and Research represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$209.4K in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 7 contract actions and an average action value of $29.9K 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 85.7% 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 611430 and PSC R408. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.