01 / Contracting Office Profile
Office of Inspector General Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 919904
Office of Inspector General is a federal contracting office within EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Office of Inspector General contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2020–FY 2026.
Across FY 2020–FY 2026, Office of Inspector General 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
Office of Inspector General contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2020–FY 2026 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$4.5K
FY 2026ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $4.5K | 4 | 3 | +113.5% |
| FY 2025 | -$33.3K | 10 | 7 | −168.1% |
| FY 2024 | $48.9K | 13 | 8 | −79.9% |
| FY 2023 | $243.7K | 25 | 15 | −18.7% |
| FY 2022 | $299.7K | 48 | 35 | +24.5% |
| FY 2021 | $240.6K | 28 | 24 | −48.9% |
| FY 2020 | $470.7K | 44 | 28 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Office of Inspector General 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 | EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF | 9100 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF | 9100 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Office of Inspector General 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $343.6K | 25 | 9 | 27.0% |
| 423430 | COMPUTER AND COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $167.5K | 13 | 8 | 13.1% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $108.4K | 11 | 6 | 8.5% |
| 611430 | PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT TRAINING | $80.5K | 9 | 8 | 6.3% |
| 511210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $68.7K | 6 | 4 | 5.4% |
| 517311 | WIRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS | $68.1K | 12 | 3 | 5.3% |
| 513210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $48.7K | 4 | 4 | 3.8% |
| 611710 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES | $48.6K | 3 | 3 | 3.8% |
| 519130 | INTERNET PUBLISHING AND BROADCASTING AND WEB SEARCH PORTALS | $42.1K | 9 | 4 | 3.3% |
| 517111 | WIRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS | $31.5K | 7 | 3 | 2.5% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Office of Inspector General buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7A21 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $326.4K | 27 | 11 | 25.6% |
| 7030 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE | $122.6K | 10 | 8 | 9.6% |
| DC10 | IT AND TELECOM - DATA CENTER AS A SERVICE | $77.0K | 6 | 3 | 6.0% |
| U009 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL | $66.1K | 5 | 5 | 5.2% |
| 6910 | TRAINING AIDS | $55.3K | 3 | 3 | 4.3% |
| 7F20 | IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT TOOLS/PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $55.0K | 4 | 3 | 4.3% |
| 7J20 | IT AND TELECOM - SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $49.1K | 4 | 2 | 3.9% |
| DE01 | IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk; Tier 1-2, Workspace, Print, Output, Productivity Tools (Labor) | $46.2K | 3 | 2 | 3.6% |
| 7110 | OFFICE FURNITURE | $45.8K | 5 | 4 | 3.6% |
| DG10 | IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE | $42.9K | 11 | 3 | 3.4% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Office of Inspector General 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STERLING COMPUTERS CORPORATION | $137.1K | 12 | 10.8% | NAICS 541519 · PSC 7A21 |
| ASSURANCE DATA, INC. | $134.0K | 9 | 10.5% | NAICS 541519 · PSC 7A21 |
| CYBERDATA TECHNOLOGIES INC | $85.4K | 7 | 6.7% | NAICS 511210 · PSC DC10 |
| CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP. | $65.5K | 3 | 5.1% | NAICS 511210 · PSC 7030 |
| TECHNICA CORPORATION | $64.7K | 3 | 5.1% | NAICS 541519 · PSC 7A21 |
| CELLCO PARTNERSHIP | $47.4K | 14 | 3.7% | NAICS 517311 · PSC 7G21 |
| ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE, LLC | $42.2K | 12 | 3.3% | NAICS 517111 · PSC DG10 |
| FOUR LLC | $35.1K | 3 | 2.8% | NAICS 541519 · PSC 7A21 |
| INNOLECT, INC. | $32.3K | 2 | 2.5% | NAICS 611430 · PSC U009 |
| VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC | $31.2K | 3 | 2.4% | NAICS 332992 · PSC 1395 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Office of Inspector General 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 83.5%
Small-business share 29.2%
Set-aside share 97.6%
Average action value $7.4K
Largest recorded action $25.0K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Office of Inspector General award most recently in FY 2020–FY 2026?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91990426P0001 | SYNERGY SOFTWARE & CONSULTING, L.L.C. | Jun 29, 2026 | $0 | 517111 | DG10 | EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL |
| 91990421P0006 | OPTIV FEDERAL INC. | Mar 24, 2026 | -$1.5K | 541519 | DE01 | EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL |
| 91990421P0021 | FOCUS CAMERA LLC | Mar 17, 2026 | -$1.5K | 423430 | 6760 | EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL |
| 91990426P0001 | SYNERGY SOFTWARE & CONSULTING, L.L.C. | Dec 23, 2025 | $7.5K | 517111 | DG10 | EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL |
| 91990420P0005 | ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE, LLC | Aug 28, 2025 | -$14 | 519130 | D322 | EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL |
| 91990420P0006 | SAFEGUARD PRIVACY PROTECTION SERVICES, INC. | Aug 26, 2025 | -$1.2K | 561110 | R614 | EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL |
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 Inspector General represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$1.27M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 172 contract actions and an average action value of $7.4K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF and EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF. 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 83.5% 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 541519 and PSC 7A21. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.