01 / Contracting Office Profile
Undersecretary of Communications and External Affairs Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 333197
Undersecretary of Communications and External Affairs 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
Undersecretary of Communications and External Affairs contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Undersecretary of Communications and External Affairs 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
Undersecretary of Communications and External Affairs 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$147.4K
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $147.4K | 1 | 1 | +514.3% |
| FY 2023 | $24.0K | 1 | 1 | −91.7% |
| FY 2022 | $290.0K | 1 | 1 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Undersecretary of Communications and External Affairs 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 Undersecretary of Communications and External Affairs 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 Undersecretary of Communications and External Affairs buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Undersecretary of Communications and External Affairs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKDKNICKERBOCKER LLC | $290.0K | 1 | 62.8% | NAICS 541840 · PSC B553 |
| TWOXFOUR, LLC | $147.4K | 1 | 31.9% | NAICS 541430 · PSC R499 |
| CVENT, INC. | $24.0K | 1 | 5.2% | NAICS 541613 · PSC R499 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Undersecretary of Communications and External Affairs 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 100.0%
Small-business share 0.0%
Set-aside share 100.0%
Average action value $153.8K
Largest recorded action $290.0K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Undersecretary of Communications and External Affairs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33319725P00529409 | TWOXFOUR, LLC | Sep 23, 2025 | $147.4K | 541430 | R499 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION UNDERSECRETARY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS |
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 Undersecretary of Communications and External Affairs represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$461.4K in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 3 contract actions and an average action value of $153.8K 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 100.0% 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 541840 and PSC B553. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.