01 / Contracting Office Profile
U.s. Embassy Lusaka Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 19ZA60
U.s. Embassy Lusaka 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 Lusaka 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 Lusaka 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 Lusaka 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$6.84M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $6.84M | 233 | 28 | +74.6% |
| FY 2024 | $3.92M | 141 | 26 | −21.7% |
| FY 2023 | $5.01M | 220 | 22 | −17.2% |
| FY 2022 | $6.05M | 216 | 38 | +80.7% |
| FY 2021 | $3.35M | 180 | 29 | −26.6% |
| FY 2020 | $4.56M | 180 | 33 | +4.8% |
| FY 2019 | $4.35M | 164 | 29 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does U.s. Embassy Lusaka 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 Lusaka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 324110 | PETROLEUM REFINERIES | $3.38M | 150 | 2 | 9.9% |
| 561421 | TELEPHONE ANSWERING SERVICES | $3.13M | 24 | 1 | 9.2% |
| 524114 | DIRECT HEALTH AND MEDICAL INSURANCE CARRIERS | $2.87M | 55 | 2 | 8.4% |
| 324191 | PETROLEUM LUBRICATING OIL AND GREASE MANUFACTURING | $2.07M | 101 | 1 | 6.1% |
| 336211 | MOTOR VEHICLE BODY MANUFACTURING | $1.56M | 37 | 5 | 4.6% |
| 519130 | INTERNET PUBLISHING AND BROADCASTING AND WEB SEARCH PORTALS | $1.54M | 25 | 2 | 4.5% |
| 238210 | ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND OTHER WIRING INSTALLATION CONTRACTORS | $1.47M | 33 | 8 | 4.3% |
| 332510 | HARDWARE MANUFACTURING | $1.34M | 97 | 13 | 3.9% |
| 562111 | SOLID WASTE COLLECTION | $1.06M | 13 | 2 | 3.1% |
| 721110 | HOTELS (EXCEPT CASINO HOTELS) AND MOTELS | $804.0K | 61 | 1 | 2.4% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does U.s. Embassy Lusaka buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9140 | FUEL OILS | $5.47M | 252 | 3 | 16.1% |
| Q201 | MEDICAL- GENERAL HEALTH CARE | $2.87M | 55 | 2 | 8.4% |
| DE02 | IT AND TELECOM - MOBILE DEVICE SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $2.22M | 6 | 1 | 6.5% |
| 2310 | PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES | $1.79M | 25 | 5 | 5.2% |
| R426 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: COMMUNICATIONS | $1.38M | 21 | 2 | 4.1% |
| Z1FA | MAINTENANCE OF FAMILY HOUSING FACILITIES | $1.21M | 48 | 2 | 3.6% |
| S205 | HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION | $1.11M | 16 | 2 | 3.3% |
| N059 | INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS | $991.5K | 7 | 1 | 2.9% |
| 7510 | OFFICE SUPPLIES | $943.7K | 69 | 12 | 2.8% |
| 5340 | HARDWARE, COMMERCIAL | $889.6K | 57 | 11 | 2.6% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most U.s. Embassy Lusaka 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 | $17.35M | 763 | 50.9% | NAICS 561421 · PSC DE02 |
| PUMA ENERGY ZAMBIA PLC | $3.31M | 146 | 9.7% | NAICS 324110 · PSC 9140 |
| PRUDENTIAL LIFE ASSURANCE ZAMBIA LIMITED | $1.98M | 41 | 5.8% | NAICS 524114 · PSC Q201 |
| SMARTENERGY INLAND (PTY) LTD | $1.45M | 8 | 4.2% | NAICS 221114 · PSC 6117 |
| TOYOTA GIBRALTAR STOCKHOLDINGS LTD | $1.12M | 20 | 3.3% | NAICS 336211 · PSC V119 |
| CATRONE ENTERPRISE | $990.9K | 9 | 2.9% | NAICS 562111 · PSC S205 |
| LWENSHI LIMITED | $684.9K | 13 | 2.0% | NAICS 236220 · PSC Y1NZ |
| LIQUID TELECOMMUNICATIONS ZAMBIA LIMITED | $645.2K | 8 | 1.9% | NAICS 518210 · PSC DG11 |
| LIQUID TELECOM ZAMBIA | $485.1K | 6 | 1.4% | NAICS 519130 · PSC R426 |
| US 21, INC. | $393.8K | 35 | 1.2% | NAICS 332710 · PSC 3450 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does U.s. Embassy Lusaka 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 89.3%
Small-business share 2.0%
Set-aside share 58.6%
Average action value $25.6K
Largest recorded action $677.2K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did U.s. Embassy Lusaka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19ZA6025P0420 | LWENSHI LIMITED | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 238190 | Y1AZ | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF U.S. EMBASSY LUSAKA |
| 19ZA6025P0426 | LWENSHI LIMITED | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 236116 | Y1PZ | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF U.S. EMBASSY LUSAKA |
| 19ZA6025P0420 | LWENSHI LIMITED | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 238190 | Y1AZ | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF U.S. EMBASSY LUSAKA |
| 19ZA6025P0689 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | Sep 29, 2025 | $38.2K | 238390 | Y1EB | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF U.S. EMBASSY LUSAKA |
| 19ZA6025P0550 | JET INC | Sep 29, 2025 | $14.7K | 221310 | W035 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF U.S. EMBASSY LUSAKA |
| 19ZA6025P0682 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | Sep 29, 2025 | $30.4K | 221122 | 5810 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF U.S. EMBASSY LUSAKA |
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 Lusaka represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$34.09M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 1,334 contract actions and an average action value of $25.6K 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 89.3% 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 324110 and PSC 9140. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.