01 / Contracting Office Profile
Commodities & Services Acquisition Service (36C791) Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 36C791
Commodities & Services Acquisition Service (36C791) is a federal contracting office within VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Commodities & Services Acquisition Service (36C791) contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Commodities & Services Acquisition Service (36C791) accounts for 2.4% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Commodities & Services Acquisition Service (36C791) contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2019–FY 2025 show whether the office’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$1.36B
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $1.36B | 428 | 49 | −10.5% |
| FY 2024 | $1.52B | 599 | 52 | +53.9% |
| FY 2023 | $990.15M | 526 | 54 | +16.7% |
| FY 2022 | $848.35M | 403 | 48 | +45.3% |
| FY 2021 | $583.70M | 382 | 60 | −25.3% |
| FY 2020 | $781.92M | 423 | 71 | −74.8% |
| FY 2019 | $3.10B | 589 | 95 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Commodities & Services Acquisition Service (36C791) sit in the federal buying structure?
The office executes procurement within a contracting agency, which belongs to a federal department. Follow either profile to compare this office with the broader organizations directing and funding its activity.
| Organization level | Organization | Code | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contracting agency | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Commodities & Services Acquisition Service (36C791) contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this office’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 334510 | ELECTROMEDICAL AND ELECTROTHERAPEUTIC APPARATUS MANUFACTURING | $2.84B | 480 | 9 | 30.9% |
| 621111 | OFFICES OF PHYSICIANS (EXCEPT MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS) | $2.21B | 41 | 2 | 24.0% |
| 339113 | SURGICAL APPLIANCE AND SUPPLIES MANUFACTURING | $1.17B | 740 | 27 | 12.7% |
| 339112 | SURGICAL AND MEDICAL INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $1.10B | 455 | 16 | 12.0% |
| 524292 | THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION OF INSURANCE AND PENSION FUNDS | $557.43M | 35 | 3 | 6.1% |
| 621492 | KIDNEY DIALYSIS CENTERS | $483.84M | 80 | 24 | 5.3% |
| 811219 | OTHER ELECTRONIC AND PRECISION EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE | $286.02M | 378 | 7 | 3.1% |
| 334111 | ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MANUFACTURING | $173.33M | 273 | 2 | 1.9% |
| 811210 | ELECTRONIC AND PRECISION EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE | $121.91M | 158 | 9 | 1.3% |
| 524114 | DIRECT HEALTH AND MEDICAL INSURANCE CARRIERS | $67.16M | 26 | 3 | 0.7% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Commodities & Services Acquisition Service (36C791) buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6515 | MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES | $5.28B | 1,974 | 51 | 57.4% |
| Q999 | MEDICAL- OTHER | $2.69B | 118 | 26 | 29.2% |
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $424.61M | 19 | 1 | 4.6% |
| J065 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | $406.79M | 487 | 8 | 4.4% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $130.08M | 31 | 6 | 1.4% |
| Q201 | MEDICAL- GENERAL HEALTH CARE | $67.56M | 9 | 5 | 0.7% |
| R604 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: MAILING/DISTRIBUTION | $49.72M | 12 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 6135 | BATTERIES, NONRECHARGEABLE | $27.00M | 243 | 6 | 0.3% |
| U008 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT | $20.22M | 16 | 1 | 0.2% |
| R706 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT | $18.73M | 47 | 3 | 0.2% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Commodities & Services Acquisition Service (36C791) obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the office’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP. | $2.15B | 39 | 23.4% | NAICS 621111 · PSC Q999 |
| SONOVA USA INC. | $1.60B | 158 | 17.4% | NAICS 334510 · PSC 6515 |
| FIRST NATION GROUP, LLC | $640.93M | 105 | 7.0% | NAICS 339113 · PSC 6515 |
| MEDICAL PLACE INC. | $632.79M | 79 | 6.9% | NAICS 339113 · PSC 6515 |
| OTICON, INC. | $508.48M | 157 | 5.5% | NAICS 334510 · PSC 6515 |
| STARKEY LABORATORIES, INC. | $476.82M | 158 | 5.2% | NAICS 334510 · PSC 6515 |
| MEDTRONIC CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC | $450.63M | 70 | 4.9% | NAICS 339112 · PSC 6515 |
| OPTUMRX ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC | $424.61M | 19 | 4.6% | NAICS 524292 · PSC R408 |
| GN HEARING CARE CORPORATION | $398.65M | 160 | 4.3% | NAICS 334510 · PSC 6515 |
| FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE HOLDINGS INC | $276.28M | 4 | 3.0% | NAICS 621492 · PSC Q999 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Commodities & Services Acquisition Service (36C791) award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the office structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 98.7%
Small-business share 7.4%
Set-aside share 2.3%
Average action value $2.75M
Largest recorded action $759.56M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Commodities & Services Acquisition Service (36C791) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36C79125K0333 | MED-EL CORPORATION | Sep 30, 2025 | $428.6K | 339113 | 6515 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF COMMODITIES & SERVICES ACQUISITION SERVICE (36C791) |
| 36C79125F0001 | SAWTST, LLC | Sep 26, 2025 | $780.0K | 541614 | R706 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF COMMODITIES & SERVICES ACQUISITION SERVICE (36C791) |
| 36C79124F0049 | FOUR POINTS TECHNOLOGY, L.L.C. | Sep 25, 2025 | $1.97M | 541519 | R406 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF COMMODITIES & SERVICES ACQUISITION SERVICE (36C791) |
| 36C79125F0034 | VETERANS MEDICAL SUPPLY, INC. | Sep 25, 2025 | $78.9K | 339113 | 6515 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF COMMODITIES & SERVICES ACQUISITION SERVICE (36C791) |
| 36C79123P0008 | NORSEMAN INC | Sep 25, 2025 | $0 | 541519 | 7J20 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF COMMODITIES & SERVICES ACQUISITION SERVICE (36C791) |
| 36C79125F0036 | MEDICAL PLACE INC. | Sep 24, 2025 | $0 | 339112 | 6515 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF COMMODITIES & SERVICES ACQUISITION SERVICE (36C791) |
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 Commodities & Services Acquisition Service (36C791) represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$9.20B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 3,350 contract actions and an average action value of $2.75M to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF and VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF. Use that hierarchy to understand who directs its mission and how its purchasing compares with the broader organization.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the 98.7% 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 334510 and PSC 6515. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.