01 / Contracting Office Profile
Usaid/Central African Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 720605
Usaid/Central African is a federal contracting office within AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Usaid/Central African contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Usaid/Central African 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
Usaid/Central African 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$778.3K
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $778.3K | 8 | 3 | +87.1% |
| FY 2024 | $415.9K | 6 | 4 | +60.4% |
| FY 2023 | $259.3K | 2 | 2 | −37.4% |
| FY 2022 | $414.3K | 8 | 4 | −93.8% |
| FY 2021 | $6.63M | 4 | 2 | +1,415.5% |
| FY 2020 | $437.7K | 5 | 3 | +362.7% |
| FY 2019 | $94.6K | 3 | 3 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Usaid/Central African 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 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Usaid/Central African 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541360 | GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYING AND MAPPING SERVICES | $6.41M | 1 | 1 | 71.0% |
| 812990 | ALL OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES | $2.01M | 18 | 2 | 22.2% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $636.0K | 11 | 4 | 7.0% |
| 481211 | NONSCHEDULED CHARTERED PASSENGER AIR TRANSPORTATION | $11.6K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 813312 | ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION AND WILDLIFE ORGANIZATIONS | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 531190 | LESSORS OF OTHER REAL ESTATE PROPERTY | -$370 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 488510 | FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENT | -$10.9K | 2 | 2 | -0.1% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | -$23.8K | 1 | 1 | -0.3% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Usaid/Central African buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F999 | OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $6.57M | 4 | 3 | 72.7% |
| R497 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS | $2.09M | 18 | 3 | 23.1% |
| AH24 | NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT R&D SVCS; CONSERVATION & LAND MGMT; R&D ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | $409.3K | 8 | 2 | 4.5% |
| B510 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS | $68.3K | 1 | 1 | 0.8% |
| V121 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: AIR CHARTER | $5.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| X1AB | LEASE/RENTAL OF CONFERENCE SPACE AND FACILITIES | -$370 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| AR36 | R&D- SPACE: FLIGHT (MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT) | -$4.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | -$102.0K | 1 | 1 | -1.1% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Usaid/Central African 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARD, INC. | $6.41M | 2 | 71.0% | NAICS 541360 · PSC F999 |
| FOREIGN AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | $1.44M | 12 | 15.9% | NAICS 812990 · PSC R497 |
| DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | $676.3K | 7 | 7.5% | NAICS 812990 · PSC R497 |
| RUSSELL, DIANE | $271.9K | 5 | 3.0% | NAICS 541620 · PSC AH24 |
| DR. ALASTAIR MCNEILAGE | $187.6K | 4 | 2.1% | NAICS 541620 · PSC AH24 |
| MOISE, ROBERT E | $68.3K | 1 | 0.8% | NAICS 541620 · PSC B510 |
| MISSION AVIATION FELLOWSHIP | -$4.4K | 1 | 0.0% | NAICS 488510 · PSC AR36 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | -$19.2K | 4 | -0.2% | NAICS 541990 · PSC R497 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Usaid/Central African 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 98.9%
Small-business share 3.0%
Set-aside share 100.0%
Average action value $250.9K
Largest recorded action $6.41M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Usaid/Central African 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72060525S00002 | DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | Jul 1, 2025 | $0 | 812990 | R497 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT USAID/CENTRAL AFRICAN |
| 72060523P00002 | DR. ALASTAIR MCNEILAGE | Feb 26, 2025 | $0 | 541620 | AH24 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT USAID/CENTRAL AFRICAN |
| 72060523P00001 | RUSSELL, DIANE | Feb 26, 2025 | $0 | 541620 | AH24 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT USAID/CENTRAL AFRICAN |
| 72060525S00003 | DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | Jan 12, 2025 | $0 | 812990 | R497 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT USAID/CENTRAL AFRICAN |
| 72060525S00002 | DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | Jan 10, 2025 | $295.6K | 812990 | R497 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT USAID/CENTRAL AFRICAN |
| 72060525S00003 | DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | Dec 20, 2024 | $232.4K | 812990 | R497 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT USAID/CENTRAL AFRICAN |
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 Usaid/Central African represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$9.03M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 36 contract actions and an average action value of $250.9K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT and AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. 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 98.9% 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 541360 and PSC F999. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.