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 2020–FY 2026.
Across FY 2020–FY 2026, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory accounts for 1.0% 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 Astrophysical Observatory contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2020–FY 2026 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$2.84M
FY 2026ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $2.84M | 86 | 42 | +38.2% |
| 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 | — |
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 | $8.02M | 81 | 5 | 29.2% |
| 561110 | OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | $1.47M | 50 | 2 | 5.3% |
| 561720 | JANITORIAL SERVICES | $1.34M | 37 | 3 | 4.9% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $1.32M | 2 | 1 | 4.8% |
| 423430 | COMPUTER AND COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $1.27M | 35 | 9 | 4.6% |
| 334513 | INSTRUMENTS AND RELATED PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING FOR MEASURING, DISPLAYING, AND CONTROLLING INDUSTRIAL PROCESS VARIABLES | $1.22M | 8 | 6 | 4.4% |
| 518210 | COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS, DATA PROCESSING, WEB HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | $868.6K | 20 | 3 | 3.2% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $674.8K | 24 | 9 | 2.5% |
| 238220 | PLUMBING, HEATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS | $540.1K | 43 | 8 | 2.0% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $538.3K | 4 | 1 | 2.0% |
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 | $5.62M | 19 | 11 | 20.4% |
| 3130 | BEARINGS, MOUNTED | $1.53M | 255 | 101 | 5.5% |
| R699 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER | $1.48M | 44 | 3 | 5.4% |
| S201 | HOUSEKEEPING- CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL | $1.39M | 33 | 3 | 5.1% |
| AJ12 | GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH | $1.39M | 7 | 2 | 5.1% |
| AB15 | R&D- COMMUNITY SVC/DEVELOP: CRIME PREVENTION/CONTROL (OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT) | $1.20M | 1 | 1 | 4.4% |
| 6685 | PRESSURE, TEMPERATURE, AND HUMIDITY MEASURING AND CONTROLLING INSTRUMENTS | $1.17M | 1 | 1 | 4.2% |
| 7B22 | IT AND TELECOM - COMPUTE: SERVERS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $706.0K | 8 | 3 | 2.6% |
| 7G21 | IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: DIGITAL NETWORK PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $607.9K | 7 | 6 | 2.2% |
| 7J20 | IT AND TELECOM - SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $548.9K | 3 | 2 | 2.0% |
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 | 14.9% | NAICS 611310 · PSC 6650 |
| HIGH PRECISION DEVICES, INC | $2.49M | 3 | 9.0% | NAICS 334513 · PSC 6685 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA | $2.38M | 3 | 8.7% | NAICS 611310 · PSC AB15 |
| PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE | $1.79M | 94 | 6.5% | NAICS 611310 · PSC AJ11 |
| RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, THE | $1.52M | 58 | 5.5% | NAICS 561110 · PSC R699 |
| ECHOSTOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $1.02M | 18 | 3.7% | NAICS 518210 · PSC 7G21 |
| NEW IMAGE BUILDING SERVICES, LLC | $981.9K | 14 | 3.6% | NAICS 561720 · PSC S201 |
| MABBETT & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $538.3K | 4 | 2.0% | NAICS 541620 · PSC AN25 |
| DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P. | $484.1K | 18 | 1.8% | NAICS 423430 · PSC 7B22 |
| ARC OF HILO, THE | $406.5K | 17 | 1.5% | NAICS 561720 · PSC S201 |
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 52.1%
Small-business share 6.0%
Set-aside share 97.9%
Average action value $22.7K
Largest recorded action $1.44M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory award most recently in FY 2020–FY 2026?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33131226P00532357 | RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII | Sep 30, 2026 | $5.6K | 561110 | R699 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY |
| 33131226P00542438 | NEWARK CORPORATION | Sep 29, 2026 | $18.2K | 423610 | 3825 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY |
| 33131226P00542081 | THE HOLLISTER GROUP, INC. | Sep 24, 2026 | -$15.8K | 561320 | R699 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY |
| 33131226P00531826 | THE HOLLISTER GROUP, INC. | Sep 24, 2026 | -$5.8K | 561320 | AJ11 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY |
| 33131226P00531853 | EXPRESS SERVICES, INC. | Sep 23, 2026 | $11.5K | 238210 | J059 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY |
| 33131226P00539106 | EXPRESS SERVICES, INC. | Sep 23, 2026 | $262 | 561790 | Z1AZ | 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
$27.50M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 1,210 contract actions and an average action value of $22.7K 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 52.1% 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.