01 / Contracting Office Profile
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 331312
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory 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 Astrophysical Observatory 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 Astrophysical Observatory accounts for 0.9% 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 Astrophysical Observatory 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$2.06M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $2.06M | 99 | 48 | −66.1% |
| FY 2024 | $6.06M | 132 | 76 | +25.9% |
| FY 2023 | $4.82M | 232 | 115 | +18.4% |
| FY 2022 | $4.07M | 230 | 132 | +15.6% |
| FY 2021 | $3.52M | 231 | 131 | −14.9% |
| FY 2020 | $4.14M | 200 | 126 | +10.0% |
| FY 2019 | $3.76M | 182 | 88 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory 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 Astrophysical Observatory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $9.69M | 91 | 5 | 34.1% |
| 561110 | OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | $1.46M | 51 | 2 | 5.1% |
| 561720 | JANITORIAL SERVICES | $1.35M | 44 | 4 | 4.8% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $1.32M | 2 | 1 | 4.6% |
| 334513 | INSTRUMENTS AND RELATED PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING FOR MEASURING, DISPLAYING, AND CONTROLLING INDUSTRIAL PROCESS VARIABLES | $1.22M | 8 | 6 | 4.3% |
| 423430 | COMPUTER AND COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $677.3K | 35 | 8 | 2.4% |
| 334515 | INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING FOR MEASURING AND TESTING ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRICAL SIGNALS | $592.3K | 31 | 11 | 2.1% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $556.3K | 23 | 7 | 2.0% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $538.3K | 4 | 1 | 1.9% |
| 238220 | PLUMBING, HEATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS | $477.6K | 40 | 8 | 1.7% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6650 | OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES | $5.61M | 19 | 12 | 19.8% |
| 3130 | BEARINGS, MOUNTED | $1.54M | 251 | 102 | 5.4% |
| S201 | HOUSEKEEPING- CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL | $1.40M | 38 | 4 | 4.9% |
| AJ12 | GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH | $1.39M | 7 | 2 | 4.9% |
| R699 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER | $1.38M | 39 | 3 | 4.8% |
| AB91 | R&D- COMMUNITY SERVICE/DEVELOPMENT: OTHER (BASIC RESEARCH) | $1.30M | 3 | 2 | 4.6% |
| AB15 | R&D- COMMUNITY SVC/DEVELOP: CRIME PREVENTION/CONTROL (OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT) | $1.20M | 1 | 1 | 4.2% |
| 6685 | PRESSURE, TEMPERATURE, AND HUMIDITY MEASURING AND CONTROLLING INSTRUMENTS | $1.17M | 1 | 1 | 4.1% |
| AN25 | R&D- MEDICAL: DRUG DEPENDENCY (OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT) | $535.8K | 2 | 1 | 1.9% |
| 6640 | LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | $430.0K | 26 | 19 | 1.5% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA | $4.10M | 6 | 14.4% | NAICS 611310 · PSC 6650 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA | $3.58M | 5 | 12.6% | NAICS 611310 · PSC AB91 |
| HIGH PRECISION DEVICES, INC | $2.49M | 3 | 8.7% | NAICS 334513 · PSC 6685 |
| PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE | $2.19M | 98 | 7.7% | NAICS 611310 · PSC Z2NB |
| RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, THE | $1.51M | 60 | 5.3% | NAICS 561110 · PSC R699 |
| NEW IMAGE BUILDING SERVICES LLC | $904.1K | 16 | 3.2% | NAICS 561720 · PSC S201 |
| MABBETT & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $538.3K | 4 | 1.9% | NAICS 541620 · PSC AN25 |
| ECHOSTOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $467.9K | 18 | 1.6% | NAICS 334112 · PSC 7C20 |
| ARC OF HILO, THE | $421.6K | 19 | 1.5% | NAICS 561720 · PSC S201 |
| DIGICOM ELECTRONICS, INC. | $392.6K | 5 | 1.4% | NAICS 334418 · PSC 3670 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory 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 56.5%
Small-business share 5.7%
Set-aside share 97.5%
Average action value $21.8K
Largest recorded action $1.44M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33131225P00516482 | RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII | Sep 30, 2025 | $405 | 561110 | R699 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY |
| 33131224P00499221 | LINDEN INSIGHTS LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 611710 | B542 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY |
| 33131225P00529656 | GLENTEK INC | Sep 30, 2025 | $77.6K | 335312 | 6105 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY |
| 33131224P00499221 | LINDEN INSIGHTS LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $21.5K | 611710 | B542 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY |
| 33131224P00500133 | W.W. GRAINGER, INC. | Sep 29, 2025 | -$5.5K | 423840 | 3130 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY |
| 33131224P00500137 | GENUINE PARTS COMPANY | Sep 29, 2025 | -$1.3K | 441330 | 3130 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY |
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 Astrophysical Observatory represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$28.42M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 1,306 contract actions and an average action value of $21.8K 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 56.5% 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 611310 and PSC 6650. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.