01 / Contracting Office Profile
Usda Ars Sea Athens Lss Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 1243YK
Usda Ars Sea Athens Lss 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 Sea Athens Lss 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 Sea Athens Lss accounts for 0.2% 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 Sea Athens Lss 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-$31
FY 2021ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | -$31 | 2 | 2 | −100.0% |
| FY 2020 | $2.93M | 135 | 59 | +33.7% |
| FY 2019 | $2.19M | 84 | 38 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Usda Ars Sea Athens Lss 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 Sea Athens Lss 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 | $3.57M | 146 | 70 | 69.9% |
| 339113 | SURGICAL APPLIANCE AND SUPPLIES MANUFACTURING | $603.7K | 7 | 2 | 11.8% |
| 561210 | FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES | $589.6K | 53 | 2 | 11.5% |
| 325199 | ALL OTHER BASIC ORGANIC CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING | $95.3K | 2 | 2 | 1.9% |
| 334519 | OTHER MEASURING AND CONTROLLING DEVICE MANUFACTURING | $77.1K | 3 | 2 | 1.5% |
| 333318 | OTHER COMMERCIAL AND SERVICE INDUSTRY MACHINERY MANUFACTURING | $70.8K | 2 | 1 | 1.4% |
| 811310 | COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT (EXCEPT AUTOMOTIVE AND ELECTRONIC) REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE | $26.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 316999 | ALL OTHER LEATHER GOOD MANUFACTURING | $24.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 811219 | OTHER ELECTRONIC AND PRECISION EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE | $21.4K | 2 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 324110 | PETROLEUM REFINERIES | $18.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.4% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Usda Ars Sea Athens Lss 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 | $3.92M | 151 | 71 | 76.6% |
| Z1DB | MAINTENANCE OF LABORATORIES AND CLINICS | $599.1K | 52 | 2 | 11.7% |
| 6630 | CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS | $440.8K | 4 | 2 | 8.6% |
| 6550 | IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS | $95.3K | 2 | 2 | 1.9% |
| J065 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | $21.4K | 2 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 9140 | FUEL OILS | $18.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.4% |
| H266 | EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT | $17.4K | 5 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 5410 | PREFABRICATED AND PORTABLE BUILDINGS | $15.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| F112 | ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- OIL SPILL RESPONSE | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| J045 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- PLUMBING, HEATING, AND WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT | -$9.4K | 1 | 1 | -0.2% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Usda Ars Sea Athens Lss 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY L.L.C. | $816.3K | 13 | 16.0% | NAICS 339113 · PSC 6640 |
| TMG/FSE JV, LLC | $601.4K | 50 | 11.8% | NAICS 561210 · PSC Z1DB |
| BIOMERIEUX , INC. | $472.0K | 5 | 9.2% | NAICS 334516 · PSC 6630 |
| STERIS CORPORATION | $421.2K | 9 | 8.2% | NAICS 334516 · PSC 6640 |
| GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INCORPORATED | $360.5K | 11 | 7.0% | NAICS 334516 · PSC 6640 |
| THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC | $308.7K | 3 | 6.0% | NAICS 334516 · PSC 6640 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | $222.8K | 7 | 4.4% | NAICS 334516 · PSC 6640 |
| ILLUMINA, INC. | $195.2K | 14 | 3.8% | NAICS 334516 · PSC 6640 |
| OGLETHORPE FEED AND FARM SUPPLY | $124.7K | 4 | 2.4% | NAICS 334516 · PSC 6640 |
| HOLDEN, GEORGE & ASSOCIATES, INC | $103.3K | 1 | 2.0% | NAICS 334516 · PSC 6640 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Usda Ars Sea Athens Lss 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 99.8%
Small-business share 2.1%
Set-aside share 58.3%
Average action value $23.1K
Largest recorded action $291.9K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Usda Ars Sea Athens Lss 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1243YK19F0008 | ILLUMINA, INC. | Oct 23, 2020 | -$31 | 334516 | 6640 | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE USDA ARS SEA ATHENS LSS |
| 1243YK20F0027 | BIOMERIEUX , INC. | Oct 15, 2020 | $0 | 334516 | 6630 | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE USDA ARS SEA ATHENS LSS |
| 1243YK20F0090 | TMG/FSE JV, LLC | Sep 30, 2020 | $25.0K | 561210 | Z1DB | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE USDA ARS SEA ATHENS LSS |
| 1243YK20F0088 | TMG/FSE JV, LLC | Sep 28, 2020 | $23.9K | 561210 | Z1DB | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE USDA ARS SEA ATHENS LSS |
| 1243YK20P0065 | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC. | Sep 25, 2020 | $14.8K | 334516 | 6640 | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE USDA ARS SEA ATHENS LSS |
| 1243YK20P0063 | CENMED ENTERPRISES INC. | Sep 23, 2020 | $18.0K | 334516 | 6640 | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE USDA ARS SEA ATHENS LSS |
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 Sea Athens Lss represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$5.12M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 221 contract actions and an average action value of $23.1K 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 99.8% 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 334516 and PSC 6640. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.