01 / Contracting Office Profile
Smithsonian Institution Libraries and Archives Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 333176
Smithsonian Institution Libraries and Archives 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 Institution Libraries and Archives 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 Institution Libraries and Archives accounts for 0.4% 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 Institution Libraries and Archives 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$1.98M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $1.98M | 28 | 21 | −33.7% |
| FY 2024 | $2.98M | 34 | 30 | +36.7% |
| FY 2023 | $2.18M | 35 | 28 | +481.1% |
| FY 2022 | $375.6K | 13 | 11 | −61.8% |
| FY 2021 | $983.4K | 18 | 14 | −47.8% |
| FY 2020 | $1.89M | 14 | 8 | +49.3% |
| FY 2019 | $1.26M | 9 | 7 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Smithsonian Institution Libraries and Archives 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 Institution Libraries and Archives 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 513120 | PERIODICAL PUBLISHERS | $1.84M | 6 | 5 | 15.8% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $1.70M | 3 | 2 | 14.6% |
| 337215 | SHOWCASE, PARTITION, SHELVING, AND LOCKER MANUFACTURING | $1.57M | 16 | 1 | 13.5% |
| 511120 | PERIODICAL PUBLISHERS | $1.42M | 5 | 3 | 12.2% |
| 423410 | PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $514.4K | 10 | 4 | 4.4% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $500.6K | 6 | 1 | 4.3% |
| 519120 | LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES | $497.7K | 6 | 4 | 4.3% |
| 519130 | INTERNET PUBLISHING AND BROADCASTING AND WEB SEARCH PORTALS | $496.8K | 3 | 1 | 4.3% |
| 519290 | WEB SEARCH PORTALS AND ALL OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES | $334.6K | 2 | 1 | 2.9% |
| 449210 | ELECTRONICS AND APPLIANCE RETAILERS | $312.1K | 1 | 1 | 2.7% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Smithsonian Institution Libraries and Archives buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7610 | BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS | $1.79M | 15 | 9 | 15.3% |
| T005 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- FILM PROCESSING | $1.62M | 2 | 1 | 13.9% |
| 7125 | CABINETS, LOCKERS, BINS, AND SHELVING | $1.48M | 10 | 1 | 12.7% |
| 3610 | PRINTING, DUPLICATING, AND BOOKBINDING EQUIPMENT | $916.8K | 7 | 5 | 7.9% |
| 7740 | PHONOGRAPH RECORDS | $845.4K | 1 | 1 | 7.3% |
| T006 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- FILM/VIDEO TAPE PRODUCTION | $635.7K | 6 | 5 | 5.5% |
| 7A20 | IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $383.0K | 3 | 3 | 3.3% |
| DK10 | IT AND TELECOM - STORAGE AS A SERVICE | $329.1K | 2 | 2 | 2.8% |
| 7110 | OFFICE FURNITURE | $267.8K | 5 | 3 | 2.3% |
| T016 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- AUDIO/VISUAL | $262.0K | 3 | 3 | 2.2% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Smithsonian Institution Libraries and Archives 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES, LLC | $2.47M | 3 | 21.2% | NAICS 541511 · PSC 7740 |
| SPACESAVER SYSTEMS, INC. | $1.73M | 20 | 14.9% | NAICS 337215 · PSC 7125 |
| ELSEVIER B.V. | $1.55M | 5 | 13.3% | NAICS 513120 · PSC 7610 |
| CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (US) LLC | $988.5K | 6 | 8.5% | NAICS 519130 · PSC 7010 |
| ELSEVIER INC. | $651.9K | 2 | 5.6% | NAICS 513120 · PSC 3610 |
| PROQUEST LLC | $565.6K | 7 | 4.9% | NAICS 541519 · PSC 3610 |
| OCLC, INC. | $459.7K | 3 | 3.9% | NAICS 519120 · PSC DK10 |
| DIGITAL TRANSITIONS INC. | $445.2K | 4 | 3.8% | NAICS 423410 · PSC T015 |
| SPRINGER NATURE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER LLC | $252.3K | 1 | 2.2% | NAICS 511120 · PSC T006 |
| WILEY SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES, INC | $248.5K | 1 | 2.1% | NAICS 511120 · PSC 7110 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Smithsonian Institution Libraries and Archives 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 12.2%
Small-business share 16.1%
Set-aside share 91.4%
Average action value $77.2K
Largest recorded action $845.4K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Smithsonian Institution Libraries and Archives 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33317625F00528037 | EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES, LLC | Sep 23, 2025 | $780.3K | 513120 | T005 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES |
| 33317625P00528032 | PROQUEST LLC | Sep 16, 2025 | $79.9K | 541519 | 3610 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES |
| 33317625P00528022 | CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (US) LLC | Sep 16, 2025 | $171.3K | 519290 | 7730 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES |
| 33317625P00528387 | PROQUEST LLC | Sep 15, 2025 | $142.1K | 541519 | 3610 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES |
| 33317625P00528025 | ELSEVIER INC. | Sep 15, 2025 | $328.8K | 513120 | 3610 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES |
| 33317625P00529674 | INTERNET ARCHIVE | Sep 11, 2025 | $16.2K | 518210 | 3610 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES |
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 Institution Libraries and Archives represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$11.65M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 151 contract actions and an average action value of $77.2K 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 12.2% 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 513120 and PSC 7610. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.