01 / Contracting Office Profile
Mission Essentials Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 70T050
Mission Essentials is a federal contracting office within TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Mission Essentials contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Mission Essentials accounts for 15.9% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Mission Essentials 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$346.15M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $346.15M | 468 | 143 | −5.5% |
| FY 2024 | $366.12M | 336 | 148 | +7.6% |
| FY 2023 | $340.23M | 404 | 151 | +5.7% |
| FY 2022 | $321.83M | 300 | 137 | +5.0% |
| FY 2021 | $306.48M | 288 | 133 | +0.7% |
| FY 2020 | $304.27M | 777 | 288 | +16.6% |
| FY 2019 | $261.06M | 657 | 249 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Mission Essentials 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 | TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | 7013 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF | 7000 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Mission Essentials 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561612 | SECURITY GUARDS AND PATROL SERVICES | $1.61B | 837 | 23 | 71.7% |
| 424320 | MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $238.64M | 77 | 2 | 10.6% |
| 315990 | APPAREL ACCESSORIES AND OTHER APPAREL MANUFACTURING | $64.74M | 130 | 12 | 2.9% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $63.42M | 162 | 21 | 2.8% |
| 541910 | MARKETING RESEARCH AND PUBLIC OPINION POLLING | $41.27M | 31 | 1 | 1.8% |
| 541612 | HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING SERVICES (2007), HUMAN RESOURCES AND EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONSULTING SERVICES (2002) | $25.26M | 16 | 3 | 1.1% |
| 332992 | SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION MANUFACTURING | $22.02M | 82 | 10 | 1.0% |
| 511199 | ALL OTHER PUBLISHERS | $19.90M | 28 | 3 | 0.9% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $16.98M | 81 | 31 | 0.8% |
| 331318 | OTHER ALUMINUM ROLLING, DRAWING, AND EXTRUDING | $13.05M | 16 | 3 | 0.6% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Mission Essentials buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S206 | HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD | $1.61B | 837 | 23 | 71.7% |
| 8405 | OUTERWEAR, MEN'S | $234.78M | 113 | 3 | 10.5% |
| 8415 | CLOTHING, SPECIAL PURPOSE | $68.48M | 212 | 7 | 3.0% |
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $38.62M | 114 | 15 | 1.7% |
| R431 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES | $25.58M | 19 | 4 | 1.1% |
| 1305 | AMMUNITION, THROUGH 30MM | $23.04M | 90 | 12 | 1.0% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $22.61M | 30 | 8 | 1.0% |
| R701 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: ADVERTISING | $21.11M | 14 | 2 | 0.9% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $19.77M | 37 | 2 | 0.9% |
| D399 | IT AND TELECOM- OTHER IT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | $15.13M | 15 | 5 | 0.7% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Mission Essentials 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVENANT AVIATION SECURITY LLC | $918.06M | 74 | 40.9% | NAICS 561612 · PSC S206 |
| VMD SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS, INC. | $232.26M | 142 | 10.3% | NAICS 561612 · PSC S206 |
| AVIATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT, LLC | $178.59M | 160 | 8.0% | NAICS 561612 · PSC S206 |
| VF IMAGEWEAR, INC. | $154.66M | 82 | 6.9% | NAICS 424320 · PSC 8415 |
| WORKWEAR OUTFITTERS, LLC | $135.05M | 57 | 6.0% | NAICS 424320 · PSC 8405 |
| TRINITY TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC. | $103.80M | 155 | 4.6% | NAICS 561612 · PSC S206 |
| AKAL SECURITY, INC. | $48.23M | 18 | 2.1% | NAICS 561612 · PSC S206 |
| DEFENSE CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | $42.68M | 82 | 1.9% | NAICS 561612 · PSC S206 |
| IGNITED LLC | $41.27M | 31 | 1.8% | NAICS 541910 · PSC R701 |
| JACKSON HOLE AIRPORT BOARD | $32.34M | 25 | 1.4% | NAICS 561612 · PSC S206 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Mission Essentials 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 97.0%
Small-business share 16.0%
Set-aside share 20.3%
Average action value $695.4K
Largest recorded action $94.39M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Mission Essentials 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70T05025F7670N014 | VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $614.6K | 332992 | 1305 | TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION MISSION ESSENTIALS |
| 70T05025F5903N056 | LAVI INDUSTRIES | Sep 30, 2025 | $13.1K | 339950 | 3426 | TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION MISSION ESSENTIALS |
| 70T05025F6100N011 | GENERAL DYNAMICS ORDNANCE AND TACTICAL SYSTEMS - SIMUNITION OPERATIONS, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $65.1K | 332992 | 1305 | TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION MISSION ESSENTIALS |
| 70T05025P6100N002 | GRANDIDA, LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $37.3K | 332510 | 5340 | TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION MISSION ESSENTIALS |
| 70T05025F7670N012 | OLIN WINCHESTER LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $702.6K | 332992 | 1305 | TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION MISSION ESSENTIALS |
| 70T05025F5500N006 | RELI GROUP, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $847.9K | 541512 | R425 | TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION MISSION ESSENTIALS |
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 Mission Essentials represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$2.25B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 3,230 contract actions and an average action value of $695.4K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION and HOMELAND SECURITY, 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 97.0% 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 561612 and PSC S206. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.