01 / Department Profile
the Institute of Museum and Library Services Federal Contracts and Spending
Department code 5300
the Institute of Museum and Library Services 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
the Institute of Museum and Library Services contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2020–FY 2026.
Across FY 2020–FY 2026, the Institute of Museum and Library Services 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
the Institute of Museum and Library Services 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$12.18M
FY 2026ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $12.18M | 74 | 31 | +2.7% |
| FY 2025 | $11.87M | 105 | 31 | +24.7% |
| FY 2024 | $9.51M | 112 | 35 | −25.2% |
| FY 2023 | $12.72M | 93 | 32 | +37.6% |
| FY 2022 | $9.24M | 53 | 26 | +54.3% |
| FY 2021 | $5.99M | 67 | 35 | +8.2% |
| FY 2020 | $5.53M | 53 | 24 | — |
04 / Contracting Agencies
Which contracting agencies buy through the Institute of Museum and Library Services?
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 the Institute of Museum and Library Services 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $25.87M | 178 | 17 | 38.6% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $12.33M | 39 | 4 | 18.4% |
| 561920 | CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW ORGANIZERS | $10.10M | 77 | 4 | 15.1% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $4.36M | 16 | 3 | 6.5% |
| 541820 | PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCIES | $3.12M | 48 | 1 | 4.6% |
| 541618 | OTHER MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $2.78M | 8 | 2 | 4.1% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $1.76M | 46 | 15 | 2.6% |
| 541910 | MARKETING RESEARCH AND PUBLIC OPINION POLLING | $1.73M | 10 | 2 | 2.6% |
| 236220 | COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $1.58M | 3 | 1 | 2.4% |
| 541219 | OTHER ACCOUNTING SERVICES | $575.0K | 5 | 1 | 0.9% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does the Institute of Museum and Library Services buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this department.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Department share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF11 | EDUCATION, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, & SOCIAL SVCS R&D SVCS; EDUCATION SVCS R&D; BASIC RESEARCH | $9.37M | 41 | 3 | 14.0% |
| R422 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: MARKET RESEARCH/PUBLIC OPINION | $8.78M | 39 | 2 | 13.1% |
| M1AB | OPERATION OF CONFERENCE SPACE AND FACILITIES | $8.26M | 56 | 3 | 12.3% |
| DF01 | IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $6.77M | 15 | 1 | 10.1% |
| R410 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM EVALUATION/REVIEW/DEVELOPMENT | $3.73M | 12 | 5 | 5.6% |
| DD01 | IT AND TELECOM - SERVICE DELIVERY SUPPORT SERVICES: ITSM, OPERATIONS CENTER, PROJECT/PM (LABOR) | $3.66M | 19 | 3 | 5.5% |
| R708 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: PUBLIC RELATIONS | $3.38M | 57 | 4 | 5.0% |
| D302 | IT AND TELECOM- SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT | $3.30M | 9 | 3 | 4.9% |
| R702 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: DATA COLLECTION | $2.82M | 23 | 3 | 4.2% |
| R405 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OPERATIONS RESEARCH/QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS | $2.30M | 18 | 1 | 3.4% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most the Institute of Museum and Library Services 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPITAL MEETING PLANNING INC | $9.53M | 72 | 14.2% | NAICS 561920 · PSC M1AB |
| AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | $9.30M | 59 | 13.9% | NAICS 541611 · PSC R405 |
| ZOLON PCS II, LLC | $6.77M | 15 | 10.1% | NAICS 541512 · PSC DF01 |
| HALVIK CORP | $5.24M | 16 | 7.8% | NAICS 541512 · PSC D302 |
| MATHEMATICA INC. | $5.03M | 27 | 7.5% | NAICS 541611 · PSC AF11 |
| ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | $4.89M | 21 | 7.3% | NAICS 541611 · PSC R422 |
| VANGUARD COMMUNICATIONS OF FALLS CHURCH INC | $3.12M | 48 | 4.6% | NAICS 541820 · PSC R702 |
| JOS GROUP LLC | $3.11M | 10 | 4.6% | NAICS 541720 · PSC AF11 |
| THE MITRE CORPORATION | $2.17M | 2 | 3.2% | NAICS 541618 · PSC R410 |
| VENTERA CORPORATION | $1.86M | 14 | 2.8% | NAICS 541611 · PSC R408 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the Institute of Museum and Library Services 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 88.6%
Small-business share 32.2%
Set-aside share 19.0%
Average action value $120.4K
Largest recorded action $3.96M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did the Institute of Museum and Library Services 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.
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 the Institute of Museum and Library Services represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$67.05M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 557 contract actions and an average action value of $120.4K 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 88.6% 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 541611 and PSC AF11. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.