01 / Contracting Office Profile
Si Scholarly Press Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 333177
Si Scholarly Press 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
Si Scholarly Press contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Si Scholarly Press 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
Si Scholarly Press 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$77.7K
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $77.7K | 2 | 2 | +28.4% |
| FY 2024 | $60.5K | 3 | 1 | −13.7% |
| FY 2023 | $70.2K | 6 | 5 | −75.3% |
| FY 2022 | $284.2K | 18 | 11 | +417.7% |
| FY 2021 | $54.9K | 8 | 5 | −60.4% |
| FY 2020 | $138.6K | 19 | 9 | −14.4% |
| FY 2019 | $161.8K | 20 | 9 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Si Scholarly Press 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 Si Scholarly Press 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 323117 | BOOKS PRINTING | $434.1K | 37 | 6 | 51.2% |
| 561410 | DOCUMENT PREPARATION SERVICES | $182.6K | 28 | 11 | 21.5% |
| 518210 | COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS, DATA PROCESSING, WEB HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | $179.9K | 5 | 1 | 21.2% |
| 541430 | GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES | $43.2K | 3 | 3 | 5.1% |
| 561621 | SECURITY SYSTEMS SERVICES (EXCEPT LOCKSMITHS) | $4.2K | 2 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 511210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $4.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Si Scholarly Press buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T011 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- PRINT/BINDING | $480.2K | 44 | 12 | 56.6% |
| DK10 | IT AND TELECOM - STORAGE AS A SERVICE | $179.9K | 5 | 1 | 21.2% |
| T010 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHIC: STILL | $85.5K | 12 | 5 | 10.1% |
| 3610 | PRINTING, DUPLICATING, AND BOOKBINDING EQUIPMENT | $33.7K | 3 | 3 | 4.0% |
| T001 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- ARTS/GRAPHICS | $27.5K | 4 | 3 | 3.2% |
| T099 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- OTHER | $17.6K | 4 | 4 | 2.1% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $15.4K | 1 | 1 | 1.8% |
| D318 | IT AND TELECOM- INTEGRATED HARDWARE/SOFTWARE/SERVICES SOLUTIONS, PREDOMINANTLY SERVICES | $4.2K | 2 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 7030 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE | $4.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Si Scholarly Press 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VERSA PRESS, INC. | $205.8K | 18 | 24.3% | NAICS 323117 · PSC T011 |
| DIGITAL SCIENCE & RESEARCH SOLUTIONS INC | $179.9K | 5 | 21.2% | NAICS 518210 · PSC DK10 |
| GASCH PRINTING, LLC | $152.3K | 11 | 18.0% | NAICS 323117 · PSC T011 |
| BW&A BOOKS INC | $60.7K | 6 | 7.2% | NAICS 561410 · PSC T010 |
| FRIESENS CORPORATION | $53.3K | 4 | 6.3% | NAICS 323117 · PSC T011 |
| BOOKCOMP INC | $44.2K | 7 | 5.2% | NAICS 561410 · PSC T010 |
| BYERLY, TSHAWNA | $26.9K | 6 | 3.2% | NAICS 561410 · PSC T011 |
| ACEPRO, INC. | $19.0K | 2 | 2.2% | NAICS 561410 · PSC T010 |
| WESTCHESTER PUBLISHING SERVICES, LLC | $16.5K | 1 | 1.9% | NAICS 541430 · PSC T011 |
| FRIESENS AMERICA INC | $15.5K | 1 | 1.8% | NAICS 323117 · PSC T011 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Si Scholarly Press 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 50.8%
Small-business share 8.8%
Set-aside share 100.0%
Average action value $11.2K
Largest recorded action $62.3K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Si Scholarly Press 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33317725P00522888 | BW&A BOOKS, INC. | Apr 10, 2025 | $15.4K | 541430 | R499 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SI SCHOLARLY PRESS |
| 33317725P00521296 | DIGITAL SCIENCE & RESEARCH SOLUTIONS INC | Mar 10, 2025 | $62.3K | 518210 | DK10 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SI SCHOLARLY PRESS |
| 33317722P00473004 | DIGITAL SCIENCE & RESEARCH SOLUTIONS INC | Jul 10, 2024 | $0 | 518210 | DK10 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SI SCHOLARLY PRESS |
| 33317722P00473004 | DIGITAL SCIENCE & RESEARCH SOLUTIONS INC | Jul 9, 2024 | $60.5K | 518210 | DK10 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SI SCHOLARLY PRESS |
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 Si Scholarly Press represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$847.9K in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 76 contract actions and an average action value of $11.2K 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 50.8% 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 323117 and PSC T011. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.