01 / Contracting Office Profile
Sero Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 15B300
Sero is a federal contracting office within FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Sero contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Sero 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
Sero 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$49.6K
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $49.6K | 8 | 3 | +163.6% |
| FY 2024 | $18.8K | 46 | 7 | −96.1% |
| FY 2023 | $481.8K | 65 | 19 | −5.4% |
| FY 2022 | $509.2K | 57 | 12 | +56.4% |
| FY 2021 | $325.6K | 32 | 11 | −74.6% |
| FY 2020 | $1.28M | 34 | 10 | +25.9% |
| FY 2019 | $1.02M | 53 | 12 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Sero 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 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1500 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Sero 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541310 | ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES | $2.10M | 40 | 2 | 56.8% |
| 339999 | ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING | $246.5K | 2 | 1 | 6.7% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $235.2K | 24 | 4 | 6.4% |
| 445299 | ALL OTHER SPECIALTY FOOD STORES | $203.3K | 10 | 6 | 5.5% |
| 236220 | COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $194.9K | 3 | 1 | 5.3% |
| 334111 | ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MANUFACTURING | $103.5K | 12 | 2 | 2.8% |
| 334118 | COMPUTER TERMINAL AND OTHER COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $71.3K | 2 | 1 | 1.9% |
| 112120 | DAIRY CATTLE AND MILK PRODUCTION | $67.1K | 2 | 1 | 1.8% |
| 237110 | WATER AND SEWER LINE AND RELATED STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTION | $58.2K | 3 | 1 | 1.6% |
| 332510 | HARDWARE MANUFACTURING | $36.9K | 1 | 1 | 1.0% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Sero buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C219 | ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: OTHER | $2.10M | 40 | 2 | 56.8% |
| Z2FF | REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF PENAL FACILITIES | $253.1K | 6 | 1 | 6.9% |
| 8945 | FOOD, OILS AND FATS | $207.6K | 12 | 7 | 5.6% |
| 8415 | CLOTHING, SPECIAL PURPOSE | $198.0K | 4 | 3 | 5.4% |
| 7520 | OFFICE DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES | $146.9K | 145 | 3 | 4.0% |
| 7E20 | IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (HW/Perp SW) | $105.0K | 4 | 1 | 2.8% |
| 7110 | OFFICE FURNITURE | $85.8K | 3 | 2 | 2.3% |
| 8910 | DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS | $67.1K | 2 | 1 | 1.8% |
| 5810 | COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS | $59.7K | 7 | 3 | 1.6% |
| 7021 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU, COMPUTER, DIGITAL) | $51.8K | 4 | 2 | 1.4% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Sero 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POND & COMPANY | $2.03M | 37 | 55.1% | NAICS 541310 · PSC C219 |
| ALPHASIX CORPORATION | $335.3K | 23 | 9.1% | NAICS 541519 · PSC 7520 |
| ACCURA ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. | $253.1K | 6 | 6.9% | NAICS 236220 · PSC Z2FF |
| FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC | $247.7K | 3 | 6.7% | NAICS 339999 · PSC 8415 |
| KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS AMERICA, INC. | $82.4K | 142 | 2.2% | NAICS 423420 · PSC 7520 |
| BIRCHWOOD, RATCLIFF & ASSOCIATES LLC | $67.1K | 2 | 1.8% | NAICS 112120 · PSC 8910 |
| SHAVER FOODS, LLC | $65.7K | 4 | 1.8% | NAICS 445299 · PSC 8945 |
| GRIFFITH ENGINEERING INC | $64.0K | 3 | 1.7% | NAICS 541310 · PSC C219 |
| PAETEC COMMUNICATIONS, LLC | $57.5K | 17 | 1.6% | NAICS 811213 · PSC 5805 |
| CLARK'S TRADING CO. | $56.6K | 1 | 1.5% | NAICS 445299 · PSC 8945 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Sero 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 92.8%
Small-business share 9.8%
Set-aside share 36.5%
Average action value $12.5K
Largest recorded action $381.0K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Sero 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15B30025P00000004 | ALPHASIX, LLC. | Sep 11, 2025 | $0 | 541519 | 5675 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS SERO |
| 15B30025P00000004 | ALPHASIX, LLC. | Sep 11, 2025 | $36.0K | 541519 | 5675 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS SERO |
| 15B30025P00000002 | ROADPOST USA INC. | Apr 17, 2025 | $420 | 517410 | 7G22 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS SERO |
| 15B30025P00000001 | KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC | Apr 9, 2025 | $6.4K | 423420 | 7520 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS SERO |
| 15B30025P00000001 | KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC | Feb 7, 2025 | $3.2K | 423420 | 7520 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS SERO |
| 15B30025P00000002 | ROADPOST USA INC. | Jan 28, 2025 | $170 | 517410 | 7G22 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS SERO |
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 Sero represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$3.69M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 295 contract actions and an average action value of $12.5K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS and JUSTICE, 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 92.8% 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 541310 and PSC C219. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.