01 / Contracting Office Profile
Usaid/South Africa Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 720674
Usaid/South Africa 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/South Africa 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/South Africa accounts for 2.3% 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/South Africa 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$91.46M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $91.46M | 247 | 42 | −22.8% |
| FY 2024 | $118.41M | 381 | 78 | +11.6% |
| FY 2023 | $106.06M | 389 | 81 | −47.7% |
| FY 2022 | $202.69M | 362 | 74 | +57.8% |
| FY 2021 | $128.43M | 320 | 70 | −2.1% |
| FY 2020 | $131.23M | 445 | 80 | −18.9% |
| FY 2019 | $161.86M | 504 | 83 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Usaid/South Africa 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/South Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $349.36M | 412 | 26 | 37.2% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $289.61M | 142 | 17 | 30.8% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $199.65M | 30 | 6 | 21.2% |
| 812990 | ALL OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES | $38.54M | 831 | 28 | 4.1% |
| 523999 | MISCELLANEOUS FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES | $22.65M | 4 | 1 | 2.4% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $10.62M | 31 | 3 | 1.1% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $6.90M | 6 | 4 | 0.7% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $6.34M | 9 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 517312 | WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS (EXCEPT SATELLITE) | $4.57M | 4 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 332311 | PREFABRICATED METAL BUILDING AND COMPONENT MANUFACTURING | $1.70M | 2 | 1 | 0.2% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Usaid/South Africa 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 | $328.39M | 336 | 36 | 34.9% |
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $298.24M | 210 | 16 | 31.7% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $158.83M | 181 | 18 | 16.9% |
| AN41 | HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE - OTHER; BASIC RESEARCH | $74.61M | 26 | 1 | 7.9% |
| R497 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS | $50.73M | 719 | 26 | 5.4% |
| S114 | UTILITIES- WATER | $15.12M | 1 | 1 | 1.6% |
| 5805 | TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH EQUIPMENT | $4.73M | 22 | 6 | 0.5% |
| 5670 | BUILDING COMPONENTS, PREFABRICATED | $1.70M | 2 | 1 | 0.2% |
| C1FA | ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: FAMILY HOUSING FACILITIES | $1.61M | 8 | 1 | 0.2% |
| R426 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: COMMUNICATIONS | $1.12M | 7 | 3 | 0.1% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Usaid/South Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | $189.57M | 38 | 20.2% | NAICS 541611 · PSC R499 |
| INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES GROUP LTD. | $107.55M | 14 | 11.4% | NAICS 541611 · PSC R408 |
| RIGHT TO CARE | $74.61M | 27 | 7.9% | NAICS 541990 · PSC AN41 |
| CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $74.36M | 28 | 7.9% | NAICS 541690 · PSC R408 |
| TETRA TECH ES, INC. | $55.04M | 10 | 5.9% | NAICS 541690 · PSC R408 |
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | $53.71M | 9 | 5.7% | NAICS 541690 · PSC R408 |
| DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES, INC. | $53.60M | 19 | 5.7% | NAICS 541990 · PSC R499 |
| PANAGORA GROUP LLC | $44.72M | 34 | 4.8% | NAICS 541990 · PSC R425 |
| UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CO., LLC | $40.06M | 9 | 4.3% | NAICS 541690 · PSC R499 |
| EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC. | $38.47M | 20 | 4.1% | NAICS 541990 · PSC R497 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Usaid/South Africa 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 94.8%
Small-business share 6.6%
Set-aside share 54.0%
Average action value $355.0K
Largest recorded action $29.63M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Usaid/South Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AID674C1500005 | CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL, INC | Sep 26, 2025 | -$92.8K | 541620 | R499 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT USAID/SOUTH AFRICA |
| AID674C1200006 | CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL, INC | Sep 25, 2025 | -$283.0K | 541620 | R408 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT USAID/SOUTH AFRICA |
| 72067322S00003 | FOREIGN AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | Jul 1, 2025 | $0 | 812990 | R497 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT USAID/SOUTH AFRICA |
| 72067322S00001 | DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | Jul 1, 2025 | $0 | 812990 | R497 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT USAID/SOUTH AFRICA |
| 72063323S00002 | DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | Jun 30, 2025 | $0 | 812990 | R497 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT USAID/SOUTH AFRICA |
| 72067322S00001 | DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | Jun 30, 2025 | $0 | 812990 | R497 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT USAID/SOUTH AFRICA |
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/South Africa represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$940.15M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 2,648 contract actions and an average action value of $355.0K 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 94.8% 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 541990 and PSC R499. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.