01 / Contracting Office Profile
Office of Exhibits Central Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 333215
Office of Exhibits Central 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
Office of Exhibits Central contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Office of Exhibits Central 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
Office of Exhibits Central 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$546.4K
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $546.4K | 27 | 17 | −16.0% |
| FY 2024 | $650.4K | 21 | 16 | +27.4% |
| FY 2023 | $510.5K | 41 | 26 | −2.6% |
| FY 2022 | $524.3K | 41 | 27 | +28.5% |
| FY 2021 | $408.0K | 29 | 23 | −1.1% |
| FY 2020 | $412.4K | 35 | 24 | −8.2% |
| FY 2019 | $449.3K | 30 | 19 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Office of Exhibits Central 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 Office of Exhibits Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 337215 | SHOWCASE, PARTITION, SHELVING, AND LOCKER MANUFACTURING | $481.8K | 13 | 4 | 13.8% |
| 541430 | GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES | $287.3K | 22 | 11 | 8.2% |
| 423430 | COMPUTER AND COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $208.8K | 12 | 3 | 6.0% |
| 339940 | OFFICE SUPPLIES (EXCEPT PAPER) MANUFACTURING | $199.4K | 1 | 1 | 5.7% |
| 493110 | GENERAL WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE | $193.0K | 3 | 1 | 5.5% |
| 541490 | OTHER SPECIALIZED DESIGN SERVICES | $192.8K | 12 | 5 | 5.5% |
| 512110 | MOTION PICTURE AND VIDEO PRODUCTION | $149.7K | 5 | 2 | 4.3% |
| 541850 | INDOOR AND OUTDOOR DISPLAY ADVERTISING | $149.2K | 1 | 1 | 4.3% |
| 712110 | MUSEUMS | $144.6K | 10 | 4 | 4.1% |
| 423310 | LUMBER, PLYWOOD, MILLWORK, AND WOOD PANEL MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $133.5K | 11 | 1 | 3.8% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Office of Exhibits Central 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 | $379.9K | 20 | 11 | 10.9% |
| T001 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- ARTS/GRAPHICS | $247.2K | 18 | 9 | 7.1% |
| 7490 | MISCELLANEOUS OFFICE MACHINES | $204.6K | 4 | 1 | 5.8% |
| 7110 | OFFICE FURNITURE | $200.7K | 6 | 3 | 5.7% |
| 7125 | CABINETS, LOCKERS, BINS, AND SHELVING | $192.7K | 6 | 2 | 5.5% |
| L095 | TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE- METAL BARS, SHEETS, AND SHAPES | $188.9K | 2 | 2 | 5.4% |
| L054 | TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE- PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES AND SCAFFOLDING | $149.2K | 1 | 1 | 4.3% |
| 6760 | PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES | $121.3K | 2 | 2 | 3.5% |
| 5450 | MISCELLANEOUS PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES | $103.8K | 8 | 1 | 3.0% |
| 9905 | SIGNS, ADVERTISING DISPLAYS, AND IDENTIFICATION PLATES | $97.2K | 9 | 5 | 2.8% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Office of Exhibits Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASEWERKS LLC | $298.6K | 7 | 8.5% | NAICS 337215 · PSC 7110 |
| CANON SOLUTIONS AMERICA, INC. | $211.8K | 5 | 6.0% | NAICS 339940 · PSC 7490 |
| IRON MOUNTAIN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT LLC | $203.0K | 4 | 5.8% | NAICS 493110 · PSC L095 |
| DLT SOLUTIONS, LLC | $161.1K | 7 | 4.6% | NAICS 423430 · PSC DA01 |
| CAPITOL EXHIBIT SERVICES, INC. | $149.2K | 1 | 4.3% | NAICS 541850 · PSC L054 |
| MIMAKI USA, INC. | $146.4K | 9 | 4.2% | NAICS 333249 · PSC 6760 |
| CORTINA PRODUCTIONS, INC. | $140.4K | 4 | 4.0% | NAICS 512110 · PSC R499 |
| CHESAPEAKE PLYWOOD, LLC | $133.5K | 11 | 3.8% | NAICS 423310 · PSC 5450 |
| CONCETTI DESIGN INC | $122.9K | 4 | 3.5% | NAICS 337215 · PSC 7125 |
| FRANK EUROPE GMBH | $114.2K | 8 | 3.3% | NAICS 712110 · PSC 3426 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Office of Exhibits Central 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 64.2%
Small-business share 6.7%
Set-aside share 94.4%
Average action value $15.6K
Largest recorded action $199.4K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Office of Exhibits Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33321525P00520679 | CANON SOLUTIONS AMERICA, INC. | Sep 26, 2025 | -$18.1K | 532420 | 7490 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFFICE OF EXHIBITS CENTRAL |
| 33321525P00527129 | AMCO METAL PRODUCTS INC | Sep 24, 2025 | $680 | 238150 | 9340 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFFICE OF EXHIBITS CENTRAL |
| 33321525P00529496 | JOHN GUTIERREZ STUDIOS, INC | Sep 12, 2025 | $44.9K | 332323 | L095 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFFICE OF EXHIBITS CENTRAL |
| 33321525P00528030 | IRON MOUNTAIN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT LLC | Sep 6, 2025 | $144.0K | 493110 | L095 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFFICE OF EXHIBITS CENTRAL |
| 33321525P00528024 | FLUX STUDIO LTD | Aug 25, 2025 | $39.1K | 541490 | J062 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFFICE OF EXHIBITS CENTRAL |
| 33321525P00527130 | DODGE-CHROME, INC. | Aug 19, 2025 | $45.6K | 323111 | 7690 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFFICE OF EXHIBITS CENTRAL |
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 Office of Exhibits Central represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$3.50M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 224 contract actions and an average action value of $15.6K 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 64.2% 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 337215 and PSC R499. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.