01 / Contracting Office Profile
Office of Policy and Analysis Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 333188
Office of Policy and Analysis 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 Policy and Analysis 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 Policy and Analysis 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 Policy and Analysis 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$398.9K
FY 2024ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2024 | $398.9K | 7 | 7 | +51.1% |
| FY 2023 | $264.0K | 6 | 6 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Office of Policy and Analysis 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 Policy and Analysis 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 | $265.9K | 3 | 2 | 40.1% |
| 541820 | PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCIES | $127.0K | 1 | 1 | 19.2% |
| 561320 | TEMPORARY HELP SERVICES | $104.0K | 1 | 1 | 15.7% |
| 541613 | MARKETING CONSULTING SERVICES | $52.0K | 1 | 1 | 7.8% |
| 511210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $34.5K | 1 | 1 | 5.2% |
| 323111 | COMMERCIAL PRINTING (EXCEPT SCREEN AND BOOKS) | $24.5K | 1 | 1 | 3.7% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $17.8K | 1 | 1 | 2.7% |
| 423430 | COMPUTER AND COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $14.8K | 1 | 1 | 2.2% |
| 811212 | COMPUTER AND OFFICE MACHINE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE | $14.8K | 1 | 1 | 2.2% |
| 541910 | MARKETING RESEARCH AND PUBLIC OPINION POLLING | $7.5K | 2 | 2 | 1.1% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Office of Policy and Analysis 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 | $290.4K | 4 | 3 | 43.8% |
| R708 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: PUBLIC RELATIONS | $127.0K | 1 | 1 | 19.2% |
| R703 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: ACCOUNTING | $104.0K | 1 | 1 | 15.7% |
| R422 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: MARKET RESEARCH/PUBLIC OPINION | $59.5K | 3 | 3 | 9.0% |
| 7A21 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $34.5K | 1 | 1 | 5.2% |
| R410 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM EVALUATION/REVIEW/DEVELOPMENT | $17.8K | 1 | 1 | 2.7% |
| 7520 | OFFICE DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES | $14.8K | 1 | 1 | 2.2% |
| 3610 | PRINTING, DUPLICATING, AND BOOKBINDING EQUIPMENT | $14.8K | 1 | 1 | 2.2% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Office of Policy and Analysis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLAKE SCHREINER | $212.1K | 2 | 32.0% | NAICS 541990 · PSC R499 |
| DAVID GROSSMAN & ASSOCIATES, LTD | $127.0K | 1 | 19.2% | NAICS 541820 · PSC R708 |
| CLAIRE ECKERT | $104.0K | 1 | 15.7% | NAICS 561320 · PSC R703 |
| MANN LAURA HILARY | $53.8K | 1 | 8.1% | NAICS 541990 · PSC R499 |
| SCRIBELY LLC | $52.0K | 1 | 7.8% | NAICS 541613 · PSC R422 |
| CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP. | $34.5K | 1 | 5.2% | NAICS 511210 · PSC 7A21 |
| EIGHTY2DEGREES LLC | $24.5K | 1 | 3.7% | NAICS 323111 · PSC R499 |
| THE NIELSEN NORMAN GROUP | $17.8K | 1 | 2.7% | NAICS 541611 · PSC R410 |
| DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P. | $14.8K | 1 | 2.2% | NAICS 423430 · PSC 7520 |
| CARTRIDGE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $14.8K | 1 | 2.2% | NAICS 811212 · PSC 3610 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Office of Policy and Analysis 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 66.4%
Small-business share 20.2%
Set-aside share 92.6%
Average action value $51.0K
Largest recorded action $127.0K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Office of Policy and Analysis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33318824F00515380 | DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P. | Sep 25, 2024 | $14.8K | 423430 | 7520 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFFICE OF POLICY AND ANALYSIS |
| 33318824F00514476 | CARTRIDGE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | Sep 20, 2024 | $14.8K | 811212 | 3610 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFFICE OF POLICY AND ANALYSIS |
| 33318824P00514832 | THE NIELSEN NORMAN GROUP | Sep 18, 2024 | $17.8K | 541611 | R410 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFFICE OF POLICY AND ANALYSIS |
| 33318824P00510972 | SCRIBELY LLC | Aug 1, 2024 | $52.0K | 541613 | R422 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFFICE OF POLICY AND ANALYSIS |
| 33318824P00509744 | DAVID GROSSMAN & ASSOCIATES, LTD | Jul 18, 2024 | $127.0K | 541820 | R708 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFFICE OF POLICY AND ANALYSIS |
| 33318824P00508448 | MANN LAURA HILARY | May 20, 2024 | $53.8K | 541990 | R499 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFFICE OF POLICY AND ANALYSIS |
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 Policy and Analysis represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$662.9K in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 13 contract actions and an average action value of $51.0K 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 66.4% 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.