01 / Department Profile
Federal Trade Commission Federal Contracts and Spending
Department code 2900
Federal Trade Commission purchases products, services, technology, construction, and mission support through its contracting agencies and offices. This profile shows how that federal buying activity is organized and where contract spending is concentrated.
02 / Market Size
Federal Trade Commission contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Federal Trade Commission accounts for 0.0% of federal net contract obligations. It records activity through 1 contracting offices. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Federal Trade Commission contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2019–FY 2025 show whether the department’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$93.09M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $93.09M | 1,084 | 326 | −11.9% |
| FY 2024 | $105.65M | 669 | 214 | −6.1% |
| FY 2023 | $112.54M | 672 | 233 | +24.8% |
| FY 2022 | $90.21M | 560 | 203 | +7.6% |
| FY 2021 | $83.81M | 583 | 205 | +0.0% |
| FY 2020 | $83.80M | 642 | 217 | +8.1% |
| FY 2019 | $77.51M | 1,356 | 476 | — |
04 / Contracting Agencies
Which contracting agencies buy through Federal Trade Commission?
Contracting Agencies are ranked by recorded contract obligations. Compare their share of department spending, purchasing activity, supplier participation, and leading NAICS and PSC markets, then open a profile to continue the analysis.
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Federal Trade Commission contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this department’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Department share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $252.83M | 1,154 | 164 | 39.1% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $62.07M | 766 | 99 | 9.6% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $57.64M | 588 | 61 | 8.9% |
| 518210 | DATA PROCESSING, HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | $38.83M | 104 | 18 | 6.0% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $35.95M | 73 | 17 | 5.6% |
| 443120 | COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE STORES | $34.44M | 67 | 12 | 5.3% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $30.25M | 435 | 37 | 4.7% |
| 541618 | OTHER MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $19.00M | 180 | 17 | 2.9% |
| 519190 | ALL OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES | $14.44M | 62 | 12 | 2.2% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $9.49M | 106 | 19 | 1.5% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Federal Trade Commission buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this department.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Department share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R424 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: EXPERT WITNESS | $131.68M | 1,644 | 175 | 20.4% |
| D399 | IT AND TELECOM- OTHER IT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | $108.85M | 257 | 46 | 16.8% |
| DD01 | IT AND TELECOM - SERVICE DELIVERY SUPPORT SERVICES: ITSM, OPERATIONS CENTER, PROJECT/PM (LABOR) | $77.88M | 46 | 2 | 12.0% |
| R418 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: LEGAL | $30.97M | 50 | 5 | 4.8% |
| R426 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: COMMUNICATIONS | $30.65M | 32 | 3 | 4.7% |
| DA01 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $25.54M | 43 | 5 | 3.9% |
| 7030 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE | $19.60M | 560 | 147 | 3.0% |
| 7A21 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $19.02M | 155 | 44 | 2.9% |
| R612 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: INFORMATION RETRIEVAL | $10.83M | 104 | 22 | 1.7% |
| R706 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT | $9.66M | 105 | 4 | 1.5% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Federal Trade Commission obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the department’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEIDOS, INC. | $117.90M | 139 | 18.2% | NAICS 541519 · PSC DD01 |
| 1901 GROUP, LLC | $59.60M | 63 | 9.2% | NAICS 541519 · PSC D399 |
| CRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $36.49M | 111 | 5.6% | NAICS 541690 · PSC R424 |
| NETCENTRICS CORPORATION | $34.54M | 28 | 5.3% | NAICS 541511 · PSC D399 |
| COMPLETE DISCOVERY SOURCE INC. | $30.57M | 38 | 4.7% | NAICS 518210 · PSC R418 |
| LEIDOS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS DESIGNERS, INC. | $30.08M | 24 | 4.7% | NAICS 443120 · PSC R426 |
| BATES WHITE, LLC | $24.67M | 115 | 3.8% | NAICS 541690 · PSC R424 |
| CORNERSTONE RESEARCH, INC. | $12.54M | 70 | 1.9% | NAICS 541618 · PSC R424 |
| ANALYSIS GROUP, INC. | $11.19M | 90 | 1.7% | NAICS 541690 · PSC R424 |
| BERKELEY RESEARCH GROUP, LLC | $10.34M | 30 | 1.6% | NAICS 541690 · PSC R424 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Federal Trade Commission award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the department structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 93.3%
Small-business share 4.3%
Set-aside share 38.7%
Average action value $116.2K
Largest recorded action $9.60M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Federal Trade Commission 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29FTC123C0060 | BUFFALO HORSE INC | Sep 30, 2025 | -$15.4K | 561621 | R430 | FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION OFFICE OF ACQUISITION |
| 29FTC122C0066 | WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION | Sep 30, 2025 | $921.6K | 519190 | R612 | FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION OFFICE OF ACQUISITION |
| 29FTC123F0013 | MINBURN TECHNOLOGY GROUP, LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | -$5.0K | 541519 | 7A21 | FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION OFFICE OF ACQUISITION |
| 29FTC124C0003 | EVOLVE CLOUD SERVICES LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 541618 | R424 | FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION OFFICE OF ACQUISITION |
| 29FTC124C0070 | EBSCO INDUSTRIES INC | Sep 30, 2025 | $82.3K | 519290 | R612 | FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION OFFICE OF ACQUISITION |
| 29FTC122C0065 | RELX INC | Sep 30, 2025 | $1.02M | 519190 | R612 | FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION OFFICE OF ACQUISITION |
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 Federal Trade Commission represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$646.60M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 5,566 contract actions and an average action value of $116.2K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
The department total is distributed across 1 contracting agencies and 1 offices. Move into those organizations to identify who manages the programs and awards relevant to your offer.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the 93.3% 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 541519 and PSC R424. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.