01 / Contracting Office Profile
Office of International Relations Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 333124
Office of International Relations 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 International Relations 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 International Relations 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 International Relations 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$254.9K
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $254.9K | 10 | 5 | −56.4% |
| FY 2024 | $584.2K | 13 | 9 | +196.9% |
| FY 2023 | $196.8K | 8 | 8 | +133.8% |
| FY 2022 | $84.1K | 6 | 6 | −63.0% |
| FY 2021 | $227.5K | 10 | 9 | +72.2% |
| FY 2020 | $132.1K | 9 | 6 | −61.2% |
| FY 2019 | $340.8K | 27 | 14 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Office of International Relations 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 International Relations 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 | $1.02M | 32 | 12 | 56.1% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $234.5K | 10 | 3 | 12.9% |
| 813319 | OTHER SOCIAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS | $159.0K | 6 | 3 | 8.7% |
| 541930 | TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES | $110.3K | 4 | 1 | 6.1% |
| 611430 | PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT TRAINING | $67.7K | 9 | 2 | 3.7% |
| 541613 | MARKETING CONSULTING SERVICES | $57.3K | 2 | 1 | 3.1% |
| 518210 | DATA PROCESSING, HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | $37.0K | 6 | 1 | 2.0% |
| 334111 | ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MANUFACTURING | $32.9K | 3 | 1 | 1.8% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $30.4K | 2 | 2 | 1.7% |
| 423430 | COMPUTER AND COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $19.1K | 1 | 1 | 1.0% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Office of International Relations 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 | $1.68M | 69 | 28 | 92.1% |
| R422 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: MARKET RESEARCH/PUBLIC OPINION | $57.3K | 2 | 1 | 3.1% |
| D303 | IT AND TELECOM- DATA ENTRY | $37.0K | 6 | 1 | 2.0% |
| 5340 | HARDWARE, COMMERCIAL | $21.3K | 1 | 1 | 1.2% |
| 7B22 | IT AND TELECOM - COMPUTE: SERVERS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $8.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.4% |
| V231 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: LODGING, HOTEL/MOTEL | $7.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 7110 | OFFICE FURNITURE | $6.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| R497 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS | $3.8K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 7035 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT EQUIPMENT | $3.5K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Office of International Relations 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL CENTER | $572.0K | 6 | 31.4% | NAICS 541990 · PSC R499 |
| GARFIELD, BRITTA A | $152.4K | 6 | 8.4% | NAICS 541611 · PSC R499 |
| STICHTING PRINS CLAUS FONDS VOOR CULTUUR EN ONTWIKKELING | $125.0K | 4 | 6.9% | NAICS 813319 · PSC R499 |
| SEPULVEDA, STEPHANIE | $124.3K | 8 | 6.8% | NAICS 541990 · PSC R499 |
| THE LANGUAGE DOCTORS, INC | $110.3K | 4 | 6.1% | NAICS 541930 · PSC R499 |
| ROSENTHAL STRATEGIES LLC | $68.1K | 3 | 3.7% | NAICS 541611 · PSC R499 |
| MORRIS HARGREAVES MCINTYRE LTD | $57.3K | 2 | 3.1% | NAICS 541613 · PSC R422 |
| ANNA WALLACE | $53.8K | 2 | 3.0% | NAICS 541990 · PSC R499 |
| PETERSON, SAMANTHA JO | $53.4K | 1 | 2.9% | NAICS 541990 · PSC R499 |
| WEINER, ELLA | $52.4K | 4 | 2.9% | NAICS 611430 · PSC R499 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Office of International Relations 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 57.8%
Small-business share 28.2%
Set-aside share 99.7%
Average action value $21.9K
Largest recorded action $287.5K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Office of International Relations 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33312425P00527937 | MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL CENTER | Sep 18, 2025 | $160.5K | 541990 | R499 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS |
| 33312425F00526440 | THE LANGUAGE DOCTORS, INC | Aug 8, 2025 | $68.1K | 541930 | R499 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS |
| 33312425P00524923 | RCI SYSTEMS, INC. | Jun 2, 2025 | $19.1K | 423430 | R499 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS |
| 33312424P00509960 | MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL CENTER | May 12, 2025 | $0 | 541990 | R499 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS |
| 33312425P00515545 | CULTURAL VISTAS, INC. | May 12, 2025 | -$9.7K | 541990 | R499 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS |
| 33312424P00509960 | MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL CENTER | Apr 8, 2025 | $0 | 541990 | R499 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS |
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 International Relations represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$1.82M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 83 contract actions and an average action value of $21.9K 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 57.8% 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 R499. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.