01 / Contracting Office Profile
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 333164
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center 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 Environmental Research Center 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 Environmental Research Center 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
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center 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$436.8K
FY 2026ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $436.8K | 14 | 10 | +79.8% |
| FY 2025 | $242.9K | 10 | 10 | −8.6% |
| FY 2024 | $265.9K | 22 | 16 | −63.5% |
| FY 2023 | $728.9K | 39 | 31 | +13.8% |
| FY 2022 | $640.7K | 44 | 35 | −30.9% |
| FY 2021 | $926.7K | 41 | 35 | +88.8% |
| FY 2020 | $490.8K | 33 | 22 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Smithsonian Environmental Research Center 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 Environmental Research Center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 334516 | ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $593.2K | 32 | 19 | 15.9% |
| 334513 | INSTRUMENTS AND RELATED PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING FOR MEASURING, DISPLAYING, AND CONTROLLING INDUSTRIAL PROCESS VARIABLES | $285.8K | 21 | 7 | 7.7% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $259.1K | 2 | 2 | 6.9% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES | $233.8K | 6 | 1 | 6.3% |
| 541370 | SURVEYING AND MAPPING (EXCEPT GEOPHYSICAL) SERVICES | $193.5K | 2 | 2 | 5.2% |
| 423490 | OTHER PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $157.8K | 12 | 6 | 4.2% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $139.0K | 4 | 4 | 3.7% |
| 541618 | OTHER MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $131.1K | 1 | 1 | 3.5% |
| 334511 | SEARCH, DETECTION, NAVIGATION, GUIDANCE, AERONAUTICAL, AND NAUTICAL SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $104.8K | 3 | 3 | 2.8% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $99.8K | 9 | 5 | 2.7% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Smithsonian Environmental Research Center buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6640 | LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | $1.24M | 57 | 38 | 33.1% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $1.16M | 40 | 21 | 31.0% |
| B529 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- SCIENTIFIC DATA | $247.7K | 21 | 13 | 6.6% |
| J066 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT | $130.6K | 16 | 7 | 3.5% |
| 7105 | HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE | $99.5K | 3 | 2 | 2.7% |
| 7510 | OFFICE SUPPLIES | $84.3K | 6 | 6 | 2.3% |
| 6630 | CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS | $74.2K | 2 | 2 | 2.0% |
| T009 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHIC | $70.0K | 2 | 2 | 1.9% |
| 6625 | ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES MEASURING AND TESTING INSTRUMENTS | $62.3K | 2 | 1 | 1.7% |
| B504 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL | $50.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.3% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Smithsonian Environmental Research Center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECOANALYSTS, INC. | $403.3K | 10 | 10.8% | NAICS 541618 · PSC R499 |
| SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION | $292.3K | 4 | 7.8% | NAICS 541714 · PSC R499 |
| INNOVASEA MARINE SYSTEMS CANADA INC | $213.6K | 8 | 5.7% | NAICS 334513 · PSC 6625 |
| IHS GLOBAL INC. | $210.0K | 7 | 5.6% | NAICS 519130 · PSC T009 |
| ARBORMAPPER, INC. | $155.9K | 1 | 4.2% | NAICS 541370 · PSC 6640 |
| SHIMADZU SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, INC. | $119.6K | 5 | 3.2% | NAICS 334516 · PSC 6630 |
| AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $100.5K | 5 | 2.7% | NAICS 334516 · PSC 6640 |
| MARKIT GROUP LIMITED | $90.3K | 5 | 2.4% | NAICS 561990 · PSC R499 |
| OCEAN MARINE INDUSTRIES, INC. | $87.8K | 1 | 2.4% | NAICS 334511 · PSC 6640 |
| THIS END UP FURNITURE COMPANY | $85.1K | 2 | 2.3% | NAICS 337121 · PSC 7105 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Smithsonian Environmental Research Center 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 25.9%
Small-business share 4.6%
Set-aside share 94.9%
Average action value $18.4K
Largest recorded action $226.1K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Smithsonian Environmental Research Center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33316426P00542713 | IHS GLOBAL INC | Sep 10, 2026 | $21.2K | 541990 | V119 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER |
| 33316426P00542213 | S&P GLOBAL LIMITED | Sep 4, 2026 | $21.2K | 561990 | R499 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER |
| 33316426P00542350 | INNOVASEA MARINE SYSTEMS CANADA INC | Sep 3, 2026 | $20.1K | 423490 | 6640 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER |
| 33316426P00540313 | ARBORMAPPER, INC. | Aug 20, 2026 | $155.9K | 541370 | 6640 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER |
| 33316426P00541204 | LOGGERHEAD INSTRUMENTS INC | Aug 11, 2026 | $16.2K | 423490 | 6640 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER |
| 33316426P00540564 | TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | Jul 27, 2026 | $19.5K | 611310 | R499 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER |
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 Environmental Research Center represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$3.73M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 203 contract actions and an average action value of $18.4K 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 25.9% 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 334516 and PSC 6640. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.