01 / Contracting Office Profile
U.s. Embassy Cotonou Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 19BN15
U.s. Embassy Cotonou is a federal contracting office within STATE, DEPARTMENT OF. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
U.s. Embassy Cotonou contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, U.s. Embassy Cotonou 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
U.s. Embassy Cotonou 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$1.63M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $1.63M | 83 | 24 | −23.1% |
| FY 2024 | $2.12M | 90 | 24 | +71.1% |
| FY 2023 | $1.24M | 54 | 19 | −21.5% |
| FY 2022 | $1.58M | 66 | 19 | +19.0% |
| FY 2021 | $1.33M | 69 | 24 | −15.4% |
| FY 2020 | $1.57M | 82 | 19 | −10.6% |
| FY 2019 | $1.76M | 81 | 19 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does U.s. Embassy Cotonou 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 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most U.s. Embassy Cotonou 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 524114 | DIRECT HEALTH AND MEDICAL INSURANCE CARRIERS | $2.50M | 46 | 2 | 22.3% |
| 337211 | WOOD OFFICE FURNITURE MANUFACTURING | $1.11M | 80 | 22 | 9.9% |
| 337214 | OFFICE FURNITURE (EXCEPT WOOD) MANUFACTURING | $925.2K | 59 | 7 | 8.2% |
| 811310 | COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT (EXCEPT AUTOMOTIVE AND ELECTRONIC) REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE | $665.6K | 31 | 9 | 5.9% |
| 517911 | TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESELLERS | $563.8K | 10 | 2 | 5.0% |
| 519130 | INTERNET PUBLISHING AND BROADCASTING AND WEB SEARCH PORTALS | $486.2K | 11 | 3 | 4.3% |
| 541350 | BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES | $408.3K | 17 | 6 | 3.6% |
| 492110 | COURIERS AND EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICES | $368.6K | 20 | 1 | 3.3% |
| 721110 | HOTELS (EXCEPT CASINO HOTELS) AND MOTELS | $307.1K | 33 | 1 | 2.7% |
| 611630 | LANGUAGE SCHOOLS | $299.6K | 34 | 2 | 2.7% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does U.s. Embassy Cotonou buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G007 | SOCIAL- GOVERNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS | $2.50M | 46 | 2 | 22.3% |
| DG11 | IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services | $865.1K | 19 | 4 | 7.7% |
| 9140 | FUEL OILS | $424.4K | 42 | 2 | 3.8% |
| R602 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: COURIER/MESSENGER | $364.2K | 17 | 1 | 3.2% |
| H349 | INSPECTION- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP EQUIPMENT | $361.5K | 18 | 5 | 3.2% |
| H949 | OTHER QC/TEST/INSPECT- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP EQUIPMENT | $292.1K | 14 | 4 | 2.6% |
| D316 | IT AND TELECOM- TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK MANAGEMENT | $265.7K | 5 | 1 | 2.4% |
| 6115 | GENERATORS AND GENERATOR SETS, ELECTRICAL | $251.7K | 12 | 8 | 2.2% |
| 2310 | PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES | $232.9K | 7 | 2 | 2.1% |
| N063 | INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- ALARM, SIGNAL, AND SECURITY DETECTION SYSTEMS | $225.6K | 9 | 2 | 2.0% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most U.s. Embassy Cotonou 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $4.48M | 267 | 40.0% | NAICS 336212 · PSC 3930 |
| NSIA ASSURANCES | $1.30M | 35 | 11.6% | NAICS 524114 · PSC G007 |
| L'AFRICAINE DES ASSURANCES | $1.20M | 11 | 10.7% | NAICS 524114 · PSC G007 |
| DELTA BRIDGE, INC. | $629.9K | 12 | 5.6% | NAICS 519130 · PSC DG11 |
| ETS CAPIF | $297.0K | 33 | 2.6% | NAICS 611630 · PSC R408 |
| ALABAMA CONTROLS, INC. | $245.8K | 7 | 2.2% | NAICS 811310 · PSC J049 |
| SPACETEL BENIN SA | $236.6K | 7 | 2.1% | NAICS 337214 · PSC DG11 |
| SERVICE FIRST GP (PTY) LTD | $204.2K | 12 | 1.8% | NAICS 541350 · PSC Z1AZ |
| CAROLINA WATER SPECIALTIES, L.L.C. | $199.5K | 7 | 1.8% | NAICS 561790 · PSC H949 |
| TOYOTA GIBRALTAR STOCKHOLDINGS LTD | $181.5K | 6 | 1.6% | NAICS 336213 · PSC 4910 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does U.s. Embassy Cotonou 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 86.2%
Small-business share 2.8%
Set-aside share 69.8%
Average action value $21.4K
Largest recorded action $221.1K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did U.s. Embassy Cotonou 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19BN1525P0784 | CAMFIL USA INC | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 562920 | 6695 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF U.S. EMBASSY COTONOU |
| 19BN1525P0778 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | Sep 26, 2025 | $8.3K | 721110 | V229 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF U.S. EMBASSY COTONOU |
| 19BN1525P0810 | SHEARGOLD LIMITED | Sep 26, 2025 | $24.2K | 334118 | 7B21 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF U.S. EMBASSY COTONOU |
| 19BN1525P0816 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | Sep 23, 2025 | $10.7K | 457110 | 9140 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF U.S. EMBASSY COTONOU |
| 19BN1525P0784 | CAMFIL USA INC | Sep 23, 2025 | $16.5K | 562920 | 6695 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF U.S. EMBASSY COTONOU |
| 19BN1525P0805 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | Sep 17, 2025 | $19.0K | 518210 | DG10 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF U.S. EMBASSY COTONOU |
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 U.s. Embassy Cotonou represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$11.22M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 525 contract actions and an average action value of $21.4K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within STATE, DEPARTMENT OF and STATE, DEPARTMENT OF. 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 86.2% 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 524114 and PSC G007. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.