01 / Contracting Office Profile
Usda Ars Pwa Alarc Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 1281J8
Usda Ars Pwa Alarc is a federal contracting office within AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Usda Ars Pwa Alarc contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Usda Ars Pwa Alarc accounts for 0.1% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Usda Ars Pwa Alarc 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-$1.4K
FY 2021ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | -$1.4K | 1 | 1 | −100.1% |
| FY 2020 | $1.07M | 48 | 35 | +390.8% |
| FY 2019 | $218.1K | 22 | 16 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Usda Ars Pwa Alarc 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 | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | 12H2 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1200 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Usda Ars Pwa Alarc 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 334516 | ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $632.1K | 20 | 12 | 49.1% |
| 221310 | WATER SUPPLY AND IRRIGATION SYSTEMS | $158.5K | 2 | 1 | 12.3% |
| 238220 | PLUMBING, HEATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS | $83.0K | 4 | 3 | 6.5% |
| 333111 | FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $48.4K | 3 | 3 | 3.8% |
| 336411 | AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING | $48.1K | 2 | 1 | 3.7% |
| 333314 | OPTICAL INSTRUMENT AND LENS MANUFACTURING | $43.9K | 1 | 1 | 3.4% |
| 333924 | INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, TRACTOR, TRAILER, AND STACKER MACHINERY MANUFACTURING | $25.8K | 1 | 1 | 2.0% |
| 333415 | AIR-CONDITIONING AND WARM AIR HEATING EQUIPMENT AND COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $23.8K | 2 | 2 | 1.8% |
| 333112 | LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTOR AND HOME LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $23.5K | 1 | 1 | 1.8% |
| 339113 | SURGICAL APPLIANCE AND SUPPLIES MANUFACTURING | $23.4K | 2 | 1 | 1.8% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Usda Ars Pwa Alarc buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6640 | LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | $712.8K | 20 | 14 | 55.4% |
| 6110 | ELECTRICAL CONTROL EQUIPMENT | $158.5K | 2 | 1 | 12.3% |
| J056 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS | $74.5K | 3 | 2 | 5.8% |
| 2310 | PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES | $40.5K | 2 | 2 | 3.1% |
| K035 | MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- SERVICE AND TRADE EQUIPMENT | $30.6K | 1 | 1 | 2.4% |
| 1550 | UNMANNED AIRCRAFT | $28.5K | 1 | 1 | 2.2% |
| 6675 | DRAFTING, SURVEYING, AND MAPPING INSTRUMENTS | $23.5K | 1 | 1 | 1.8% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $23.0K | 4 | 2 | 1.8% |
| J063 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ALARM, SIGNAL, AND SECURITY DETECTION SYSTEMS | $21.1K | 3 | 1 | 1.6% |
| 6710 | CAMERAS, MOTION PICTURE | $19.7K | 1 | 1 | 1.5% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Usda Ars Pwa Alarc 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LI-COR, INC. | $199.7K | 4 | 15.5% | NAICS 334516 · PSC 6640 |
| ECO-DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, INC. | $158.5K | 2 | 12.3% | NAICS 221310 · PSC 6110 |
| GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INCORPORATED | $154.7K | 3 | 12.0% | NAICS 334516 · PSC 6640 |
| FRANKLIN YOUNG INTERNATIONAL, INCORPORATED | $70.8K | 1 | 5.5% | NAICS 334516 · PSC 6640 |
| CAMAG SCIENTIFIC INC | $69.5K | 1 | 5.4% | NAICS 334516 · PSC 6640 |
| FOSTER ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE, INC. | $51.6K | 2 | 4.0% | NAICS 238220 · PSC J056 |
| ENTERPRISE UAS, LLC | $48.1K | 2 | 3.7% | NAICS 336411 · PSC 1550 |
| LECO CORPORATION | $43.9K | 1 | 3.4% | NAICS 334516 · PSC 6640 |
| NIKON INSTRUMENTS INC. | $43.9K | 1 | 3.4% | NAICS 333314 · PSC 6640 |
| SEED RESEARCH EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS LLC | $30.6K | 1 | 2.4% | NAICS 333111 · PSC K035 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Usda Ars Pwa Alarc 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 99.7%
Small-business share 2.3%
Set-aside share 48.9%
Average action value $18.1K
Largest recorded action $129.9K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Usda Ars Pwa Alarc 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1232SD18P0169 | AIRGAS USA, LLC | Apr 13, 2021 | -$1.4K | 424690 | 6830 | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE USDA ARS PWA ALARC |
| 1281J820P0025 | DINAMICA. INC. | Sep 29, 2020 | $10.1K | 334516 | 6640 | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE USDA ARS PWA ALARC |
| 1281J820P0023 | ECO-DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, INC. | Sep 28, 2020 | $129.9K | 221310 | 6110 | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE USDA ARS PWA ALARC |
| 1281J820P0021 | ADVANCED COMPUTER CONCEPTS, INC. | Sep 24, 2020 | $4.9K | 334290 | D306 | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE USDA ARS PWA ALARC |
| 1281J820F0017 | GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INCORPORATED | Sep 22, 2020 | $12.8K | 334516 | 6640 | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE USDA ARS PWA ALARC |
| 1281J820P0020 | SEED RESEARCH EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS LLC | Sep 22, 2020 | $30.6K | 333111 | K035 | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE USDA ARS PWA ALARC |
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 Usda Ars Pwa Alarc represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$1.29M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 71 contract actions and an average action value of $18.1K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE and AGRICULTURE, 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 99.7% 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 334516 and PSC 6640. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.