01 / Contracting Office Profile
Si Traveling Exhibition Services Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 333178
Si Traveling Exhibition 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
Si Traveling Exhibition 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, Si Traveling Exhibition Services 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
Si Traveling Exhibition 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$179.6K
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $179.6K | 9 | 7 | −33.5% |
| FY 2024 | $270.1K | 17 | 16 | −49.9% |
| FY 2023 | $538.7K | 21 | 20 | +241.8% |
| FY 2022 | $157.6K | 15 | 11 | −57.4% |
| FY 2021 | $370.2K | 25 | 20 | +6.6% |
| FY 2020 | $347.1K | 25 | 23 | −14.4% |
| FY 2019 | $405.7K | 32 | 19 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Si Traveling Exhibition 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 Si Traveling Exhibition 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 321920 | WOOD CONTAINER AND PALLET MANUFACTURING | $309.3K | 9 | 3 | 13.6% |
| 541430 | GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES | $190.5K | 25 | 11 | 8.4% |
| 484110 | GENERAL FREIGHT TRUCKING, LOCAL | $152.5K | 3 | 2 | 6.7% |
| 323111 | COMMERCIAL PRINTING (EXCEPT SCREEN AND BOOKS) | $148.7K | 17 | 8 | 6.6% |
| 238390 | OTHER BUILDING FINISHING CONTRACTORS | $148.3K | 10 | 3 | 6.5% |
| 511210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $144.0K | 6 | 3 | 6.3% |
| 561410 | DOCUMENT PREPARATION SERVICES | $142.5K | 6 | 4 | 6.3% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $105.4K | 6 | 4 | 4.6% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $101.8K | 5 | 4 | 4.5% |
| 611710 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES | $96.0K | 6 | 2 | 4.2% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Si Traveling Exhibition 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $1.07M | 83 | 46 | 47.0% |
| V119 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: OTHER | $238.3K | 6 | 3 | 10.5% |
| 8115 | BOXES, CARTONS, AND CRATES | $185.2K | 3 | 2 | 8.2% |
| 8110 | DRUMS AND CANS | $65.3K | 3 | 2 | 2.9% |
| S215 | HOUSEKEEPING- WAREHOUSING/STORAGE | $58.8K | 3 | 1 | 2.6% |
| 7E20 | IT AND TELECOM - END USER: HELP DESK;TIER 1-2, WORKSPACE, PRINT, PRODUCTIVITY TOOL (HW/PERPETUAL SW) | $55.7K | 1 | 1 | 2.5% |
| B521 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- HISTORICAL | $53.2K | 1 | 1 | 2.3% |
| D322 | IT AND TELECOM- INTERNET | $48.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.1% |
| D399 | IT AND TELECOM- OTHER IT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | $47.6K | 3 | 3 | 2.1% |
| DH01 | IT AND TELECOM - PLATFORM SUPPORT SERVICES: DATABASE, MAINFRAME, MIDDLEWARE (LABOR) | $42.5K | 1 | 1 | 1.9% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Si Traveling Exhibition 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMERCE CASES INC. | $181.2K | 4 | 8.0% | NAICS 321920 · PSC 8115 |
| ELY, INC. | $118.8K | 4 | 5.2% | NAICS 321920 · PSC 8115 |
| DISPLAYS LLC | $94.4K | 2 | 4.2% | NAICS 484110 · PSC V119 |
| U.S. ART CO., INC. | $85.8K | 3 | 3.8% | NAICS 484220 · PSC V119 |
| HADLEY EXHIBITS INC. | $85.2K | 5 | 3.8% | NAICS 238390 · PSC K081 |
| DANIEL SOUTHWICK | $84.0K | 3 | 3.7% | NAICS 541611 · PSC R499 |
| CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP. | $82.0K | 2 | 3.6% | NAICS 511210 · PSC 7A21 |
| THE PEALE CENTER FOR BALTIMORE HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE, INC. | $72.0K | 3 | 3.2% | NAICS 561990 · PSC R499 |
| THATCHER, SYDNEY | $69.0K | 5 | 3.0% | NAICS 611710 · PSC R499 |
| SMOKESYGNALS LLC | $68.5K | 2 | 3.0% | NAICS 561410 · PSC B521 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Si Traveling Exhibition 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 38.5%
Small-business share 17.0%
Set-aside share 96.4%
Average action value $15.8K
Largest recorded action $152.5K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Si Traveling Exhibition 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33317825P00529566 | EXPLORERS STUDIO LLC | Sep 10, 2025 | $14.0K | 541430 | R499 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SI TRAVELING EXHIBITION SERVICES |
| 33317825P00528427 | SURVEYMONKEY INC. | Aug 19, 2025 | $16.1K | 513210 | DA10 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SI TRAVELING EXHIBITION SERVICES |
| 33317825P00527540 | FUSZION COLLABORATIVE INC | Jul 30, 2025 | $18.0K | 541430 | R499 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SI TRAVELING EXHIBITION SERVICES |
| 33317825P00527363 | DAVIDSON, MARTHA | Jul 25, 2025 | $25.0K | 541990 | R426 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SI TRAVELING EXHIBITION SERVICES |
| 33317825P00527117 | KM MUSE CREATIVE, LLC | Jul 21, 2025 | $25.0K | 561410 | R499 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SI TRAVELING EXHIBITION SERVICES |
| 33317825P00526202 | EXPLUS, INC. | Jun 27, 2025 | $13.2K | 238390 | R499 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SI TRAVELING EXHIBITION 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 Si Traveling Exhibition Services represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$2.27M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 144 contract actions and an average action value of $15.8K 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 38.5% 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 321920 and PSC R499. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.