01 / Contracting Office Profile
Smithsonian Affiliations Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 333167
Smithsonian Affiliations 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
Smithsonian Affiliations contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Smithsonian Affiliations 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
Smithsonian Affiliations 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$127.5K
FY 2022ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2022 | $127.5K | 5 | 5 | −14.8% |
| FY 2021 | $149.7K | 3 | 3 | +651.1% |
| FY 2020 | $19.9K | 2 | 2 | −44.4% |
| FY 2019 | $35.8K | 5 | 5 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Smithsonian Affiliations 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 Smithsonian Affiliations 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 | $202.8K | 2 | 1 | 60.9% |
| 518210 | DATA PROCESSING, HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | $46.8K | 3 | 2 | 14.1% |
| 611710 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES | $42.5K | 5 | 5 | 12.8% |
| 333316 | PHOTOGRAPHIC AND PHOTOCOPYING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $12.8K | 1 | 1 | 3.9% |
| 561110 | OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | $10.0K | 1 | 1 | 3.0% |
| 337214 | OFFICE FURNITURE (EXCEPT WOOD) MANUFACTURING | $9.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.7% |
| 721110 | HOTELS (EXCEPT CASINO HOTELS) AND MOTELS | $4.5K | 1 | 1 | 1.3% |
| 541890 | OTHER SERVICES RELATED TO ADVERTISING | $4.5K | 1 | 1 | 1.3% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Smithsonian Affiliations 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 | $156.9K | 9 | 9 | 47.1% |
| L060 | TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE- FIBER OPTICS MATERIALS, COMPONENTS, ASSEMBLIES, AND ACCESSORIES | $112.8K | 1 | 1 | 33.9% |
| DC10 | IT AND TELECOM - DATA CENTER AS A SERVICE | $26.9K | 1 | 1 | 8.1% |
| W070 | LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE/SUPPLIES/SUPPORT EQUIPMENT | $12.8K | 1 | 1 | 3.9% |
| DC01 | IT AND TELECOM - DATA CENTER SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $10.0K | 1 | 1 | 3.0% |
| 7110 | OFFICE FURNITURE | $9.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.7% |
| V231 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: LODGING, HOTEL/MOTEL | $4.5K | 1 | 1 | 1.3% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Smithsonian Affiliations 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOROUGH & BLOCK, INC. | $202.8K | 2 | 60.9% | NAICS 541990 · PSC L060 |
| CVENT, INC. | $26.9K | 1 | 8.1% | NAICS 518210 · PSC DC10 |
| INFOSTRUCTURES, INC. | $19.9K | 2 | 6.0% | NAICS 518210 · PSC DC01 |
| CANON U.S.A., INC. | $12.8K | 1 | 3.9% | NAICS 333316 · PSC W070 |
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, INC. | $10.0K | 1 | 3.0% | NAICS 611710 · PSC R499 |
| METAMORPHOSIS BOOK DEVELOPMENT LLC | $10.0K | 1 | 3.0% | NAICS 561110 · PSC R499 |
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SEATTLE & KING COUNTY | $10.0K | 1 | 3.0% | NAICS 611710 · PSC R499 |
| WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC | $10.0K | 1 | 3.0% | NAICS 611710 · PSC R499 |
| HUMANSCALE CORPORATION | $9.0K | 1 | 2.7% | NAICS 337214 · PSC 7110 |
| MARSHA SEMMEL CONSULTING, INC. | $7.5K | 1 | 2.3% | NAICS 611710 · PSC R499 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Smithsonian Affiliations 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 9.8%
Small-business share 3.0%
Set-aside share 96.1%
Average action value $22.2K
Largest recorded action $112.8K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Smithsonian Affiliations 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33316722P00473624 | BOROUGH & BLOCK, INC. | Jun 9, 2022 | $90.0K | 541990 | R499 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN AFFILIATIONS |
| 33316722P00472955 | MARSHA SEMMEL CONSULTING, INC. | Apr 21, 2022 | $7.5K | 611710 | R499 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN AFFILIATIONS |
| 33316722P00470476 | HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, INC. | Mar 2, 2022 | $10.0K | 611710 | R499 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN AFFILIATIONS |
| 33316722P00470475 | HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SEATTLE & KING COUNTY | Mar 2, 2022 | $10.0K | 611710 | R499 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN AFFILIATIONS |
| 33316722P00468984 | WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC | Jan 25, 2022 | $10.0K | 611710 | R499 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN AFFILIATIONS |
| 33316721P00458680 | BOROUGH & BLOCK, INC. | Jun 25, 2021 | $112.8K | 541990 | L060 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN AFFILIATIONS |
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 Smithsonian Affiliations represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$332.9K in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 15 contract actions and an average action value of $22.2K 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 9.8% 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 541990 and PSC R499. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.