01 / Contracting Office Profile
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 333305
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute is a federal contracting office within SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute accounts for 0.3% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute 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$1.70M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $1.70M | 73 | 25 | +40.8% |
| FY 2024 | $1.20M | 83 | 26 | −34.8% |
| FY 2023 | $1.85M | 134 | 41 | +23.9% |
| FY 2022 | $1.49M | 166 | 82 | +34.8% |
| FY 2021 | $1.11M | 145 | 89 | −5.2% |
| FY 2020 | $1.17M | 134 | 72 | −44.0% |
| FY 2019 | $2.08M | 234 | 103 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute 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 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 334516 | ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $1.08M | 55 | 21 | 10.2% |
| 333314 | OPTICAL INSTRUMENT AND LENS MANUFACTURING | $546.6K | 7 | 6 | 5.2% |
| 423490 | OTHER PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $545.1K | 43 | 11 | 5.1% |
| 517311 | WIRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS | $458.7K | 17 | 5 | 4.3% |
| 423430 | COMPUTER AND COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $454.5K | 26 | 11 | 4.3% |
| 483111 | DEEP SEA FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION | $287.7K | 38 | 3 | 2.7% |
| 541110 | OFFICES OF LAWYERS | $278.4K | 20 | 3 | 2.6% |
| 517122 | AGENTS FOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES | $269.6K | 11 | 3 | 2.5% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $205.4K | 19 | 7 | 1.9% |
| 488510 | FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENT | $203.5K | 27 | 2 | 1.9% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6640 | LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | $1.82M | 117 | 39 | 17.2% |
| DG10 | IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE | $527.6K | 24 | 7 | 5.0% |
| 6550 | IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS | $343.1K | 3 | 3 | 3.2% |
| DG11 | IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services | $337.3K | 14 | 4 | 3.2% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $320.3K | 51 | 13 | 3.0% |
| R418 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: LEGAL | $310.1K | 26 | 3 | 2.9% |
| 9130 | LIQUID PROPELLANTS AND FUELS, PETROLEUM BASE | $246.1K | 25 | 4 | 2.3% |
| 6650 | OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES | $229.5K | 7 | 4 | 2.2% |
| 7B22 | IT AND TELECOM - COMPUTE: SERVERS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $197.7K | 3 | 3 | 1.9% |
| B529 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- SCIENTIFIC DATA | $180.1K | 4 | 3 | 1.7% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $2.35M | 196 | 22.2% | NAICS 541110 · PSC R418 |
| GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE, INC. | $471.5K | 60 | 4.4% | NAICS 423490 · PSC 6640 |
| OLYMPUS AMERICA, INC. | $330.2K | 1 | 3.1% | NAICS 333314 · PSC 6550 |
| CARL ZEISS DE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. | $222.9K | 7 | 2.1% | NAICS 333310 · PSC 6650 |
| METRO MPLS S.A. | $207.7K | 8 | 2.0% | NAICS 517311 · PSC DG11 |
| ACTION FORWARDING DE PANAMA, S.A. | $192.0K | 27 | 1.8% | NAICS 483111 · PSC AS47 |
| FIALAB INSTRUMENTS, INC. | $185.0K | 1 | 1.7% | NAICS 334516 · PSC 6640 |
| ROCHEM BIOCARE DE PANAMA, S.A. | $171.9K | 6 | 1.6% | NAICS 333314 · PSC 6630 |
| TRANS OCEAN NETWORK CORP | $171.7K | 4 | 1.6% | NAICS 517311 · PSC DG11 |
| AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMA | $171.4K | 13 | 1.6% | NAICS 447190 · PSC 9130 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute 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 38.5%
Small-business share 1.2%
Set-aside share 99.8%
Average action value $10.9K
Largest recorded action $330.2K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33330525P00529367 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | Sep 19, 2025 | $29.7K | 334516 | 6640 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN TROPICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE |
| 33330525P00529465 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | Sep 18, 2025 | $22.3K | 334220 | 5985 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN TROPICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE |
| 33330525P00529426 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | Sep 12, 2025 | $43.0K | 334516 | 6640 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN TROPICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE |
| 33330525P00529419 | GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INC | Sep 12, 2025 | $25.3K | 334516 | 6640 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN TROPICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE |
| 33330525P00515729 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | Sep 5, 2025 | $0 | 492110 | R602 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN TROPICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE |
| 33330525P00529239 | NIKON INSTRUMENTS INC | Sep 5, 2025 | $80.0K | 334516 | 6640 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN TROPICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE |
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 Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$10.60M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 969 contract actions and an average action value of $10.9K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION and SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. 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 38.5% 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 334516 and PSC 6640. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.