01 / Department Profile
National Endowment for the Humanities Federal Contracts and Spending
Department code 5940
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 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, 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 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$147.6K
FY 2019ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $147.6K | 15 | 13 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561320 | TEMPORARY HELP SERVICES | $57.9K | 2 | 2 | 39.2% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $19.5K | 2 | 1 | 13.2% |
| 334113 | COMPUTER TERMINAL MANUFACTURING | $17.6K | 2 | 1 | 11.9% |
| 512110 | MOTION PICTURE AND VIDEO PRODUCTION | $17.5K | 1 | 1 | 11.9% |
| 517110 | WIRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS | $11.6K | 1 | 1 | 7.9% |
| 711310 | PROMOTERS OF PERFORMING ARTS, SPORTS, AND SIMILAR EVENTS WITH FACILITIES | $9.3K | 1 | 1 | 6.3% |
| 541820 | PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCIES | $8.8K | 1 | 1 | 5.9% |
| 322121 | PAPER (EXCEPT NEWSPRINT) MILLS | $2.1K | 1 | 1 | 1.5% |
| 334516 | ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $2.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.4% |
| 334512 | AUTOMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MANUFACTURING FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND APPLIANCE USE | $1.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R607 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: WORD PROCESSING/TYPING | $50.0K | 1 | 1 | 33.9% |
| D319 | IT AND TELECOM- ANNUAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SERVICE PLANS | $29.5K | 1 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 7035 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT EQUIPMENT | $19.5K | 2 | 1 | 13.2% |
| T006 | PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- FILM/VIDEO TAPE PRODUCTION | $17.5K | 1 | 1 | 11.9% |
| D322 | IT AND TELECOM- INTERNET | $11.6K | 1 | 1 | 7.9% |
| X1AB | LEASE/RENTAL OF CONFERENCE SPACE AND FACILITIES | $9.3K | 1 | 1 | 6.3% |
| R426 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: COMMUNICATIONS | $8.8K | 1 | 1 | 5.9% |
| R699 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER | $7.9K | 1 | 1 | 5.3% |
| 7510 | OFFICE SUPPLIES | $2.1K | 1 | 1 | 1.5% |
| J074 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- OFFICE MACHINES/TEXT PROCESSING SYS/VISIBLE RECORD EQUIPMENT | $2.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHOICE FOR TEMPORARIES, INC., THE | $50.0K | 1 | 33.9% | NAICS 561320 · PSC R607 |
| CDW GOVERNMENT LLC | $19.5K | 2 | 13.2% | NAICS 541519 · PSC 7035 |
| SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP. | $17.6K | 2 | 11.9% | NAICS 334113 · PSC D319 |
| CREATIVE VIDEO OF WASHINGTON, INC. | $17.5K | 1 | 11.9% | NAICS 512110 · PSC T006 |
| AT&T CORP. | $11.6K | 1 | 7.9% | NAICS 517110 · PSC D322 |
| LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT, INC. | $9.3K | 1 | 6.3% | NAICS 711310 · PSC X1AB |
| NAHIGIAN STRATEGIES LLC | $8.8K | 1 | 5.9% | NAICS 541820 · PSC R426 |
| CREATIVE OPTIONS OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA INC. | $7.9K | 1 | 5.3% | NAICS 561320 · PSC R699 |
| FRANK PARSONS PAPER COMPANY IN | $2.1K | 1 | 1.5% | NAICS 322121 · PSC 7510 |
| KYOCERA MITA AMERICA INC | $2.0K | 1 | 1.4% | NAICS 334516 · PSC J074 |
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 87.8%
Small-business share 0.0%
Set-aside share 30.8%
Average action value $9.8K
Largest recorded action $50.0K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did National Endowment for the Humanities 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59310118NEH180169 | CREATIVE OPTIONS OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA INC. | Dec 12, 2018 | $7.9K | 561320 | R699 | NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE |
| NEH170842 | SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP. | Dec 6, 2018 | $29.5K | 334113 | D319 | NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE |
| 59310119NEH190199 | CDW GOVERNMENT LLC | Nov 29, 2018 | $19.7K | 541519 | 7035 | NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE |
| 59310119NEH190199 | CDW GOVERNMENT LLC | Nov 29, 2018 | -$203 | 541519 | 7035 | NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE |
| NEH170846 | KASTLE SYSTEMS LLC | Nov 20, 2018 | $1.0K | 334512 | J063 | NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE |
| 59310119NEH190164 | AT&T CORP. | Nov 20, 2018 | $11.6K | 517110 | D322 | 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
$147.6K in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 15 contract actions and an average action value of $9.8K 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 87.8% 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 561320 and PSC R607. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.