01 / Department Profile
National Endowment for the Humanities Federal Contracts and Spending
Department code 4340
National Endowment for the Humanities 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
National Endowment for the Humanities contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2020–FY 2026.
Across FY 2020–FY 2026, National Endowment for the Humanities 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
National Endowment for the Humanities contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2020–FY 2026 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$2.13M
FY 2026ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $2.13M | 57 | 30 | +9.5% |
| FY 2025 | $1.95M | 45 | 30 | +12.3% |
| FY 2024 | $1.73M | 54 | 34 | +163.9% |
| FY 2023 | $657.2K | 12 | 11 | −81.8% |
| FY 2022 | $3.61M | 36 | 25 | +56.2% |
| FY 2021 | $2.31M | 50 | 27 | +2.0% |
| FY 2020 | $2.26M | 49 | 28 | — |
04 / Contracting Agencies
Which contracting agencies buy through National Endowment for the Humanities?
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 National Endowment for the Humanities 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 | $8.15M | 106 | 34 | 55.6% |
| 541211 | OFFICES OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS | $941.6K | 11 | 1 | 6.4% |
| 334111 | ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MANUFACTURING | $910.1K | 7 | 3 | 6.2% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $745.0K | 9 | 3 | 5.1% |
| 561320 | TEMPORARY HELP SERVICES | $564.4K | 24 | 3 | 3.9% |
| 541612 | HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING SERVICES (2007), HUMAN RESOURCES AND EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONSULTING SERVICES (2002) | $290.0K | 4 | 1 | 2.0% |
| 517312 | WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS (EXCEPT SATELLITE) | $257.4K | 7 | 1 | 1.8% |
| 513210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $221.0K | 8 | 6 | 1.5% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $208.4K | 2 | 1 | 1.4% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $204.9K | 4 | 3 | 1.4% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does National Endowment for the Humanities buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this department.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Department share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7A21 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $2.02M | 27 | 12 | 13.8% |
| 7E20 | IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (HW/Perp SW) | $1.92M | 15 | 8 | 13.1% |
| DA01 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $1.79M | 17 | 8 | 12.2% |
| R704 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: AUDITING | $941.6K | 11 | 1 | 6.4% |
| R410 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM EVALUATION/REVIEW/DEVELOPMENT | $763.5K | 13 | 3 | 5.2% |
| D318 | IT AND TELECOM- INTEGRATED HARDWARE/SOFTWARE/SERVICES SOLUTIONS, PREDOMINANTLY SERVICES | $669.4K | 6 | 3 | 4.6% |
| 7030 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE | $487.1K | 4 | 3 | 3.3% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $455.3K | 16 | 5 | 3.1% |
| 7C20 | IT AND TELECOM - DATA CENTER PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $443.6K | 1 | 1 | 3.0% |
| R699 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER | $415.3K | 11 | 5 | 2.8% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most National Endowment for the Humanities 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINBURN TECHNOLOGY GROUP, LLC | $2.50M | 8 | 17.1% | NAICS 541519 · PSC 7E20 |
| SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP. | $1.55M | 11 | 10.5% | NAICS 541519 · PSC DA01 |
| WILLIAMS, ADLEY & COMPANY - DC, LLP | $941.6K | 11 | 6.4% | NAICS 541211 · PSC R704 |
| FORUM ONE COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION | $669.8K | 9 | 4.6% | NAICS 541519 · PSC DA01 |
| BAHFED CORP | $664.4K | 10 | 4.5% | NAICS 541519 · PSC R426 |
| EMY CONSULTING LLC | $659.5K | 6 | 4.5% | NAICS 541611 · PSC R410 |
| AFFIGENT, LLC | $496.8K | 2 | 3.4% | NAICS 541519 · PSC DA01 |
| CHOICE FOR TEMPORARIES, INC., THE | $479.0K | 17 | 3.3% | NAICS 561320 · PSC R607 |
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, GOVERNMENT OF | $443.6K | 1 | 3.0% | NAICS 541519 · PSC 7C20 |
| DYNAMIC SYSTEMS, INC. | $434.7K | 1 | 3.0% | NAICS 334111 · PSC 7030 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does National Endowment for the Humanities 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 87.7%
Small-business share 12.6%
Set-aside share 50.6%
Average action value $48.4K
Largest recorded action $710.0K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did National Endowment for the Humanities award most recently in FY 2020–FY 2026?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43310126P00045 | LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT, INC. | Sep 29, 2026 | $59.8K | 711320 | X1AB | NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE |
| 43310126F00007 | XEROX CORPORATION | Sep 24, 2026 | $2.0K | 333316 | J049 | NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE |
| 43310126P00042 | WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY | Sep 23, 2026 | $165.1K | 485113 | V229 | NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE |
| 43310126P00043 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | Sep 23, 2026 | $12.5K | 492110 | R602 | NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE |
| 43310126P00001 | PARK AMERICA INC | Sep 23, 2026 | $28.0K | 812930 | X1LZ | NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE |
| 43310125P00070 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | Sep 22, 2026 | -$5.5K | 492110 | R604 | NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE |
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 National Endowment for the Humanities represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$14.65M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 303 contract actions and an average action value of $48.4K 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 87.7% 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 541519 and PSC 7A21. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.