01 / Contracting Office Profile
Office of Acquisition Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 29FTC1
Office of Acquisition is a federal contracting office within FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Office of Acquisition contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Office of Acquisition accounts for 100.0% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Office of Acquisition 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$93.09M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $93.09M | 1,084 | 326 | −11.9% |
| FY 2024 | $105.65M | 669 | 214 | −6.1% |
| FY 2023 | $112.54M | 672 | 233 | +24.8% |
| FY 2022 | $90.21M | 560 | 203 | +7.6% |
| FY 2021 | $83.81M | 583 | 205 | +0.0% |
| FY 2020 | $83.80M | 642 | 217 | +8.1% |
| FY 2019 | $77.51M | 1,356 | 476 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Office of Acquisition 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 | FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION | 2900 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION | 2900 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Office of Acquisition 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $252.83M | 1,154 | 164 | 39.1% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $62.07M | 766 | 99 | 9.6% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $57.64M | 588 | 61 | 8.9% |
| 518210 | DATA PROCESSING, HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | $38.83M | 104 | 18 | 6.0% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $35.95M | 73 | 17 | 5.6% |
| 443120 | COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE STORES | $34.44M | 67 | 12 | 5.3% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $30.25M | 435 | 37 | 4.7% |
| 541618 | OTHER MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $19.00M | 180 | 17 | 2.9% |
| 519190 | ALL OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES | $14.44M | 62 | 12 | 2.2% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $9.49M | 106 | 19 | 1.5% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Office of Acquisition buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R424 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: EXPERT WITNESS | $131.68M | 1,644 | 175 | 20.4% |
| D399 | IT AND TELECOM- OTHER IT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | $108.85M | 257 | 46 | 16.8% |
| DD01 | IT AND TELECOM - SERVICE DELIVERY SUPPORT SERVICES: ITSM, OPERATIONS CENTER, PROJECT/PM (LABOR) | $77.88M | 46 | 2 | 12.0% |
| R418 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: LEGAL | $30.97M | 50 | 5 | 4.8% |
| R426 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: COMMUNICATIONS | $30.65M | 32 | 3 | 4.7% |
| DA01 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $25.54M | 43 | 5 | 3.9% |
| 7030 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE | $19.60M | 560 | 147 | 3.0% |
| 7A21 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $19.02M | 155 | 44 | 2.9% |
| R612 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: INFORMATION RETRIEVAL | $10.83M | 104 | 22 | 1.7% |
| R706 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT | $9.66M | 105 | 4 | 1.5% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Office of Acquisition 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEIDOS, INC. | $117.90M | 139 | 18.2% | NAICS 541519 · PSC DD01 |
| 1901 GROUP, LLC | $59.60M | 63 | 9.2% | NAICS 541519 · PSC D399 |
| CRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $36.49M | 111 | 5.6% | NAICS 541690 · PSC R424 |
| NETCENTRICS CORPORATION | $34.54M | 28 | 5.3% | NAICS 541511 · PSC D399 |
| COMPLETE DISCOVERY SOURCE INC. | $30.57M | 38 | 4.7% | NAICS 518210 · PSC R418 |
| LEIDOS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS DESIGNERS, INC. | $30.08M | 24 | 4.7% | NAICS 443120 · PSC R426 |
| BATES WHITE, LLC | $24.67M | 115 | 3.8% | NAICS 541690 · PSC R424 |
| CORNERSTONE RESEARCH, INC. | $12.54M | 70 | 1.9% | NAICS 541618 · PSC R424 |
| ANALYSIS GROUP, INC. | $11.19M | 90 | 1.7% | NAICS 541690 · PSC R424 |
| BERKELEY RESEARCH GROUP, LLC | $10.34M | 30 | 1.6% | NAICS 541690 · PSC R424 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Office of Acquisition 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 93.3%
Small-business share 4.3%
Set-aside share 38.7%
Average action value $116.2K
Largest recorded action $9.60M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Office of Acquisition 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29FTC123C0060 | BUFFALO HORSE INC | Sep 30, 2025 | -$15.4K | 561621 | R430 | FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION OFFICE OF ACQUISITION |
| 29FTC124C0003 | EVOLVE CLOUD SERVICES LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 541618 | R424 | FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION OFFICE OF ACQUISITION |
| 29FTC122C0066 | WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION | Sep 30, 2025 | $921.6K | 519190 | R612 | FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION OFFICE OF ACQUISITION |
| 29FTC123F0013 | MINBURN TECHNOLOGY GROUP, LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | -$5.0K | 541519 | 7A21 | FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION OFFICE OF ACQUISITION |
| 29FTC124C0070 | EBSCO INDUSTRIES INC | Sep 30, 2025 | $82.3K | 519290 | R612 | FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION OFFICE OF ACQUISITION |
| 29FTC122C0065 | RELX INC | Sep 30, 2025 | $1.02M | 519190 | R612 | FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION OFFICE OF ACQUISITION |
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 Office of Acquisition represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$646.60M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 5,566 contract actions and an average action value of $116.2K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION and FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. 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 93.3% 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 541519 and PSC R424. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.