01 / Department Profile
Smithsonian Institution Federal Contracts and Spending
Department code 3300
Smithsonian Institution 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
Smithsonian Institution contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Smithsonian Institution accounts for 0.1% of federal net contract obligations. It records activity through 59 contracting offices. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Smithsonian Institution 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$427.13M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $427.13M | 2,585 | 1,121 | −13.2% |
| FY 2024 | $492.07M | 2,887 | 1,264 | +1.4% |
| FY 2023 | $485.08M | 3,864 | 1,663 | +25.3% |
| FY 2022 | $387.18M | 4,023 | 1,777 | −0.5% |
| FY 2021 | $389.10M | 3,833 | 1,715 | −2.0% |
| FY 2020 | $397.23M | 3,583 | 1,506 | −35.0% |
| FY 2019 | $611.58M | 3,606 | 1,482 | — |
04 / Contracting Agencies
Which contracting agencies buy through Smithsonian Institution?
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 Smithsonian Institution 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 236220 | COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $1.47B | 2,766 | 129 | 46.0% |
| 541310 | ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES | $286.63M | 1,173 | 63 | 9.0% |
| 561612 | SECURITY GUARDS AND PATROL SERVICES | $167.57M | 61 | 6 | 5.3% |
| 221122 | ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION | $116.45M | 152 | 11 | 3.7% |
| 712110 | MUSEUMS | $102.48M | 929 | 391 | 3.2% |
| 531120 | LESSORS OF NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (EXCEPT MINIWAREHOUSES) | $86.95M | 56 | 14 | 2.7% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $84.23M | 1,122 | 462 | 2.6% |
| 423430 | COMPUTER AND COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $69.74M | 1,180 | 106 | 2.2% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $53.50M | 669 | 162 | 1.7% |
| 541513 | COMPUTER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES | $47.16M | 280 | 18 | 1.5% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Smithsonian Institution buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this department.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Department share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y1JA | CONSTRUCTION OF MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITION BUILDINGS | $1.08B | 1,120 | 43 | 33.8% |
| C1JA | ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITION BUILDINGS | $301.14M | 1,116 | 88 | 9.4% |
| Z2JA | REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITION BUILDINGS | $178.33M | 579 | 71 | 5.6% |
| S206 | HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD | $166.37M | 39 | 5 | 5.2% |
| Z1JA | MAINTENANCE OF MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITION BUILDINGS | $161.04M | 870 | 59 | 5.0% |
| S112 | UTILITIES- ELECTRIC | $121.13M | 198 | 21 | 3.8% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $114.47M | 2,480 | 1,090 | 3.6% |
| X1AA | LEASE/RENTAL OF OFFICE BUILDINGS | $92.06M | 26 | 12 | 2.9% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $56.40M | 446 | 115 | 1.8% |
| Z2PB | REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF EXHIBIT DESIGN (NON-BUILDING) | $43.50M | 63 | 14 | 1.4% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Smithsonian Institution 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLARK/SMOOT/CONSIGLI, A JOINT VENTURE | $583.86M | 95 | 18.3% | NAICS 236220 · PSC Y1JA |
| UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LP | $163.34M | 26 | 5.1% | NAICS 561612 · PSC S206 |
| GRUNLEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. | $154.55M | 122 | 4.8% | NAICS 236220 · PSC Z2JA |
| ASSOCIATED BUILDERS, INC. | $122.53M | 312 | 3.8% | NAICS 236220 · PSC Y1JA |
| CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC | $110.18M | 24 | 3.5% | NAICS 236220 · PSC Y1JA |
| POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY | $89.83M | 28 | 2.8% | NAICS 221122 · PSC S112 |
| TEX/AM CONSTRUCTION CO., INC | $81.59M | 271 | 2.6% | NAICS 236220 · PSC Y1JA |
| LENDLEASE (US) CONSTRUCTION INC. | $48.02M | 178 | 1.5% | NAICS 541310 · PSC C1JA |
| EYP-LORING LLC | $47.33M | 32 | 1.5% | NAICS 541310 · PSC C1JA |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | $41.71M | 2 | 1.3% | NAICS 531120 · PSC X1AA |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Smithsonian Institution 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 82.5%
Small-business share 8.3%
Set-aside share 65.7%
Average action value $130.8K
Largest recorded action $170.00M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Smithsonian Institution 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33314519F00425673 | FUTREND TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED | Sep 30, 2025 | -$175 | 611420 | D399 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFC OF CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER |
| 33330225FF0010495 | INTEGRATED CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISES INC | Sep 30, 2025 | $2.47M | 236220 | Y1JA | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION |
| 33330223FF0010326 | ASSOCIATED BUILDERS, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $38.1K | 236220 | Y1JA | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION |
| 33330221FF0010487 | QUOTIENTSUB LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $53.6K | 519130 | R425 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION |
| 33330219FF0010080 | AIR SERVICES, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | -$100 | 236220 | Z2JA | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION |
| 33330220FF0010154 | CLOUDBURST SECURITY LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 812990 | 7010 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION |
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 Smithsonian Institution represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$3.19B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 24,381 contract actions and an average action value of $130.8K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
The department total is distributed across 1 contracting agencies and 59 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 82.5% 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 236220 and PSC Y1JA. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.