01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 928120 International Affairs Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 928120
Federal contract activity classified under International Affairs across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 928120 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 928120 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $106.70M | 516 | 205 | 11 | — |
| FY 2020 | $71.14M | 538 | 193 | 11 | −33.3% |
| FY 2021 | $95.50M | 507 | 199 | 13 | +34.3% |
| FY 2022 | $104.66M | 545 | 190 | 11 | +9.6% |
| FY 2023 | $96.91M | 618 | 185 | 9 | −7.4% |
| FY 2024 | $58.04M | 593 | 129 | 7 | −40.1% |
| FY 2025 | $58.84M | 604 | 96 | 9 | +1.4% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $317.77M | 217 | 5 | 53.7% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $139.90M | 116 | 10 | 23.6% |
| DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES | 2001 | $97.48M | 3,463 | 273 | 16.5% |
| U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | 7012 | $29.20M | 17 | 2 | 4.9% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $5.00M | 1 | 1 | 0.8% |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $800.0K | 15 | 3 | 0.1% |
| FARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTER | 12D0 | $595.9K | 11 | 4 | 0.1% |
| NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | 1330 | $230.2K | 19 | 2 | 0.0% |
| USDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION | 1205 | $214.5K | 22 | 4 | 0.0% |
| U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE | 1448 | $164.7K | 7 | 2 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 928120?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM | 19AQMM | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $267.05M | 141 | 3 | 45.1% |
| USAID/ZAMBIA | 720611 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $133.73M | 21 | 1 | 22.6% |
| NATIONAL OFFICE - DO/OTA | 2032K8 | DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES | $97.43M | 3,461 | 273 | 16.5% |
| ACQUISITIONS - FSI | 19FS1A | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $50.44M | 59 | 1 | 8.5% |
| DETENTION COMPLIANCE AND REMOVALS | 70CDCR | U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | $26.04M | 9 | 1 | 4.4% |
| USAID M/OAA | 7200AA | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $5.20M | 59 | 2 | 0.9% |
| DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS ACQUISITION DIVISION I | 70RDAD | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $5.00M | 1 | 1 | 0.8% |
| INVESTIGATIONS AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT DALLAS | 70CMSD | U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | $3.15M | 8 | 1 | 0.5% |
| HEADQUARTERS PROCUREMENT SERVICES | 893030 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $896.3K | 14 | 2 | 0.2% |
| USAID/ZIMBABWE | 720613 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $624.3K | 11 | 1 | 0.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 928120 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN TAIWAN | $320.05M | 181 | 2 | 54.1% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| JOHN SNOW, INCORPORATED | $133.73M | 21 | 1 | 22.6% | Dec 12, 2023 |
| DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | $40.74M | 1,019 | 3 | 6.9% | Sep 23, 2025 |
| INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION | $31.04M | 10 | 2 | 5.2% | Aug 21, 2025 |
| THOMAS LANIER | $1.67M | 20 | 1 | 0.3% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| MIKIAS MENGESTU BERHANU | $1.25M | 12 | 1 | 0.2% | Apr 24, 2025 |
| DONNA KAYLENE BLACKBURN | $1.22M | 20 | 1 | 0.2% | Apr 26, 2025 |
| BACCHI, PATRICIA | $1.20M | 13 | 1 | 0.2% | Sep 5, 2024 |
| NICHOLA F FLUEHR-LOBBAN | $1.06M | 9 | 1 | 0.2% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| VENKATESAN, SHANTHI | $1.06M | 16 | 1 | 0.2% | Apr 22, 2025 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 928120?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $283.81M | 125 | 7 | 48.0% |
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $119.65M | 55 | 4 | 20.2% |
| R497 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS | $102.27M | 3,524 | 275 | 17.3% |
| U008 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT | $40.00M | 48 | 1 | 6.8% |
| R699 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER | $20.19M | 13 | 2 | 3.4% |
| B599 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- OTHER | $19.53M | 10 | 2 | 3.3% |
| U009 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL | $3.23M | 6 | 3 | 0.5% |
| R418 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: LEGAL | $582.0K | 26 | 2 | 0.1% |
| U099 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER | $521.2K | 4 | 2 | 0.1% |
| B543 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- ENERGY | $356.1K | 4 | 1 | 0.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 928120?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $272.34M | 3,610 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $317.53M | 197 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.68M | 96 |
| BPA CALL | $231.7K | 18 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 928120?
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $591.78M market as addressable.