01 / Contracting Office Profile
Office of Visitor Services Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 333122
Office of Visitor Services 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 Visitor Services 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 Visitor Services 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 Visitor Services 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$71.2K
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $71.2K | 1 | 1 | +15.6% |
| FY 2023 | $61.6K | 3 | 2 | −68.5% |
| FY 2022 | $195.3K | 6 | 5 | +266.7% |
| FY 2020 | $53.3K | 2 | 2 | −53.6% |
| FY 2019 | $114.9K | 2 | 2 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Office of Visitor Services 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 Visitor Services 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541430 | GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES | $117.3K | 4 | 2 | 23.6% |
| 518210 | DATA PROCESSING, HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | $112.1K | 1 | 1 | 22.6% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $109.1K | 1 | 1 | 22.0% |
| 712110 | MUSEUMS | $65.6K | 4 | 3 | 13.2% |
| 541490 | OTHER SPECIALIZED DESIGN SERVICES | $64.8K | 2 | 1 | 13.1% |
| 323111 | COMMERCIAL PRINTING (EXCEPT SCREEN AND BOOKS) | $21.2K | 1 | 1 | 4.3% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $6.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.2% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Office of Visitor Services buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R617 | SUPPORT - ADMINISTRATIVE: ELECTRONIC RECORDS MANAGEMENT SERVICES | $112.1K | 1 | 1 | 22.6% |
| D310 | IT AND TELECOM- CYBER SECURITY AND DATA BACKUP | $109.1K | 1 | 1 | 22.0% |
| R608 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING | $71.2K | 1 | 1 | 14.4% |
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $64.8K | 2 | 1 | 13.1% |
| R699 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER | $52.2K | 3 | 2 | 10.5% |
| T001 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- ARTS/GRAPHICS | $46.1K | 3 | 2 | 9.3% |
| T011 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- PRINT/BINDING | $21.2K | 1 | 1 | 4.3% |
| M1PB | OPERATION OF EXHIBIT DESIGN (NON-BUILDING) | $13.4K | 1 | 1 | 2.7% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $6.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.2% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Office of Visitor Services 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BESPOKE SOFTWARE, INC. | $221.2K | 2 | 44.6% | NAICS 518210 · PSC R617 |
| AD & RESOURCES LLC | $176.4K | 5 | 35.6% | NAICS 541430 · PSC R608 |
| MIDTOWN PERSONNEL INC. | $36.5K | 2 | 7.4% | NAICS 712110 · PSC R699 |
| IN-STEP MARKETING INC. | $21.2K | 1 | 4.3% | NAICS 323111 · PSC T011 |
| HELP UNLIMITED TEMP INC | $15.7K | 1 | 3.2% | NAICS 712110 · PSC R699 |
| CAPITOL EXHIBIT SERVICES, INC. | $13.4K | 1 | 2.7% | NAICS 712110 · PSC M1PB |
| KOSARIN RACHEL | $6.0K | 1 | 1.2% | NAICS 541611 · PSC R499 |
| BOSTON PRODUCTIONS, INC. | $5.8K | 1 | 1.2% | NAICS 541430 · PSC T001 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Office of Visitor Services 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 41.1%
Small-business share 39.9%
Set-aside share 100.0%
Average action value $35.4K
Largest recorded action $112.1K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Office of Visitor Services 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33312225F00518566 | AD & RESOURCES LLC | May 22, 2025 | $71.2K | 541430 | R608 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFFICE OF VISITOR SERVICES |
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 Visitor Services represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$496.2K in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 14 contract actions and an average action value of $35.4K 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 41.1% 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 541430 and PSC R617. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.