01 / Contracting Office Profile
Smithsonian Science Education Center Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 333196
Smithsonian Science Education 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 Science Education Center 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 Science Education Center 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 Science Education Center 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$9.4K
FY 2023ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2023 | $9.4K | 1 | 1 | −95.7% |
| FY 2022 | $219.7K | 3 | 3 | +146.1% |
| FY 2021 | $89.3K | 4 | 3 | +410.5% |
| FY 2020 | $17.5K | 1 | 1 | +58.9% |
| FY 2019 | $11.0K | 1 | 1 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Smithsonian Science Education 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 Science Education 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.
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Smithsonian Science Education 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $201.2K | 1 | 1 | 58.0% |
| S201 | HOUSEKEEPING- CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL | $87.5K | 2 | 2 | 25.2% |
| 7610 | BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS | $19.3K | 3 | 2 | 5.6% |
| R608 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING | $11.7K | 1 | 1 | 3.4% |
| R426 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: COMMUNICATIONS | $11.0K | 1 | 1 | 3.2% |
| R603 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSCRIPTION | $9.4K | 1 | 1 | 2.7% |
| R410 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM EVALUATION/REVIEW/DEVELOPMENT | $6.8K | 1 | 1 | 2.0% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Smithsonian Science Education 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | $201.2K | 1 | 58.0% | NAICS 611710 · PSC R499 |
| RIFE INTERNATIONAL, LLC | $70.0K | 1 | 20.2% | NAICS 541690 · PSC S201 |
| CHINY-GS JV, LLC | $17.5K | 1 | 5.0% | NAICS 561720 · PSC S201 |
| CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY COMPANY | $14.5K | 2 | 4.2% | NAICS 611710 · PSC 7610 |
| SDL INC | $11.7K | 1 | 3.4% | NAICS 611710 · PSC R608 |
| EVERGREEN MARKETING, INC. | $11.0K | 1 | 3.2% | NAICS 541613 · PSC R426 |
| 3PLAY MEDIA, INC. | $9.4K | 1 | 2.7% | NAICS 611710 · PSC R603 |
| ABSTRACTED LLC | $6.8K | 1 | 2.0% | NAICS 611710 · PSC R410 |
| NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHING ASSOCIATION | $4.7K | 1 | 1.4% | NAICS 611710 · PSC 7610 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Smithsonian Science Education 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 62.7%
Small-business share 3.2%
Set-aside share 100.0%
Average action value $34.7K
Largest recorded action $201.2K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Smithsonian Science Education Center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33319623P00487155 | 3PLAY MEDIA, INC. | Feb 22, 2023 | $9.4K | 611710 | R603 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER |
| 33319622P00479046 | MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | Sep 20, 2022 | $201.2K | 611710 | R499 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER |
| 33319622P00480420 | SDL INC | Sep 9, 2022 | $11.7K | 611710 | R608 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER |
| 33319622P00474729 | ABSTRACTED LLC | Jun 3, 2022 | $6.8K | 611710 | R410 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN SCIENCE EDUCATION 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 Science Education Center represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$346.8K in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 10 contract actions and an average action value of $34.7K 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 62.7% 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 611710 and PSC R499. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.