Smithsonian Institution Contracts
Agency code SI ยท Contracts awarded by this agency
Smithsonian Institution contracts totaled $1.2B across 4,408 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026, obligations were down 39.9% from FY2025, while the District of Columbia accounted for the largest share of the total, with $782M (67%) in work performed there.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $256,692,147 across 1,382 awards with activity that year, a change of -39.9% from $427,098,506 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $1,175,859,569 across 4,408 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $257M
- Awards in FY2026
- 1,382
- Change vs FY2025
- -39.9%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $1.2B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Smithsonian contract spending by year
Smithsonian contract obligations per federal fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $256,692,147 | 1,382 | -39.9% |
| FY2025 | $427,098,506 | 2,172 | -13.2% |
| FY2024 | $492,068,915 | 2,590 | n/a |
About Smithsonian contract spending
Smithsonian contract obligations fell 48% from FY2024 ($492M) to FY2026 ($257M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 contractors account for 16% of the total. The largest Smithsonian contractor, Universal Protection Service, Limited Partnership, received $83.1M (7%).
What Smithsonian buys most is commercial and institutional building construction (37%), architectural services (9%) and security guards and patrol services (7%).
The states with the most Smithsonian contract work are District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland.
Top Smithsonian contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars obligated by the Smithsonian Institution: the largest Smithsonian contractors.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universal Protection Service, Limited Partnership | $83,115,253 | 7.1% |
| 2 | Grunley Construction Co., Inc. | $51,267,818 | 4.4% |
| 3 | Clark Construction Group LLC | $48,503,381 | 4.1% |
| 4 | Associated Builders, Inc. | $47,870,770 | 4.1% |
| 5 | Smithsonian Institution | $41,705,390 | 3.5% |
| 6 | Clark/Smoot/Consigli, a Joint Venture | $30,098,671 | 2.6% |
| 7 | Potomac Electric Power Co | $25,807,181 | 2.2% |
| 8 | Biscayne Contractors, Inc | $25,023,246 | 2.1% |
| 9 | Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, the | $24,427,682 | 2.1% |
| 10 | Ewing Cole Inc. | $22,917,690 | 1.9% |
What Smithsonian buys (by industry)
Industry codes (NAICS) on Smithsonian contracts, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionNAICS 236220 | $438,469,372 | 37.3% |
| 2 | Architectural ServicesNAICS 541310 | $103,137,489 | 8.8% |
| 3 | Security Guards and Patrol ServicesNAICS 561612 | $87,841,176 | 7.5% |
| 4 | Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)NAICS 531120 | $58,580,563 | 5.0% |
| 5 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesNAICS 541990 | $35,245,539 | 3.0% |
| 6 | Electric Power DistributionNAICS 221122 | $34,199,181 | 2.9% |
| 7 | Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant WholesalersNAICS 423430 | $30,863,167 | 2.6% |
| 8 | Computer Facilities Management ServicesNAICS 541513 | $23,499,822 | 2.0% |
| 9 | Other Computer Related ServicesNAICS 541519 | $21,730,498 | 1.8% |
| 10 | MuseumsNAICS 712110 | $19,118,798 | 1.6% |
Where Smithsonian contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $782,394,773 | 66.5% |
| 2 | Virginia | $117,071,877 | 10.0% |
| 3 | Maryland | $113,663,320 | 9.7% |
| 4 | New York | $43,436,521 | 3.7% |
| 5 | Arizona | $19,260,226 | 1.6% |
| 6 | Illinois | $16,185,503 | 1.4% |
| 7 | California | $8,212,578 | 0.7% |
| 8 | Texas | $6,505,786 | 0.6% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $5,157,484 | 0.4% |
| 10 | Hawaii | $4,499,410 | 0.4% |
Recent Smithsonian contract awards
The latest contracts awarded by the Smithsonian Institution, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Ewing Cole Inc. | Smithsonian InstitutionSERC DEVELOP WATERFRONT NODE. | $429,299 | 33330226FF0010481 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Associated Builders, Inc. | Smithsonian InstitutionNZP-DC: MITIGATE STORMWATER AT ELEPHANT YARD - PROJECT #2233104 | $1,819,374 | 33330226FF0010480 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Associated Builders, Inc. | Smithsonian InstitutionNZP-DC: REDISTRIBUTE CAMPUS WIDE ELECT LOADS (PN 2433109) | $708,528 | 33330226FF0010479 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Pin Drop Audiovisual LLC | Smithsonian InstitutionEXTERIOR A/V SPEAKER INSTALLATION FOR NMAAHC | $45,246 | 33317926P00542970 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | K & G Tilt Up Services LLC | Smithsonian InstitutionDWRC: SAAM EXHIBIT - BISA BUTLER - PROJECT NUMBER: 2648505 | $73,615 | 33330226FF0010500 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Biscayne Contractors, Inc | Smithsonian InstitutionNZP-DC: UPGRADE HIGH VOLT PNLS & EQUIP @ VET HOSP (PN 2033119) | $3,934,210 | 33330226FF0010476 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Siris LLC | Smithsonian InstitutionOPDC INTERIOR SERVICES. | $40,000 | 33330226FF0010474 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Elcon Enterprises Inc | Smithsonian InstitutionNMAI-DC: UPGRADE ELEVATORS. | $990,267 | 33330226FF0010473 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Ewing Cole Inc. | Smithsonian InstitutionMSC: REPLACE POD 5 BOILER ROOM. | $516,482 | 33330226FF0010418 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | N&S Property Services LLC | Smithsonian InstitutionNASM-UHC: MISC REPAIRS AT PAINT BOOTHS A&B | $196,146 | 33330226FF0010471 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Doliveira DJB JV II LLC | Smithsonian InstitutionADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ROOFING PM'S | $339,319 | 33330226FF0010422 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Adera | Smithsonian InstitutionLALIBELA EXHIBITION | $72,579 | 33330226CF0010482 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Newark Corporation | Smithsonian InstitutionSMA HAWAII: POWER METER | $18,269 | 33131226P00542438 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Biscayne Contractors, Inc | Smithsonian InstitutionNZP-DC: UPGRADE SMOKE EVAC AT LION & TIGER (PN 2133107). | $1,019,745 | 33330226FF0010466 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | B & H Foto & Electronics Corp. | Smithsonian InstitutionCAMERA EQUIPMENT | $32,757 | 33314326P00542824 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Standard Petroleum Logistics Inc | Smithsonian InstitutionGOODS: BULK FUEL FOR SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | $73,428 | 33312926P00541741 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Ewing Cole Inc. | Smithsonian InstitutionNASM-UHC - REPLACE PHASE 1 ROOFS. | $224,612 | 33330226FF0010455 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Doliveira DJB JV II LLC | Smithsonian InstitutionSERVICE, RIVIUS BARN ROOF REPLACEMENT. | $281,649 | 33330226FF0010470 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Velocity/Cfm JV, LLC | Smithsonian InstitutionPN: 26111 REPLACE INTERIOR FINISHES AT THE QUAD. | $79,081 | 33330226FF0010469 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Wendy Evans Joseph Architect P.C | Smithsonian InstitutionEXHIBITION AND GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES FOR FICTIONS AND FRICTIONS EXHIBITION | $120,000 | 33330226CF0010415 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | American Stripping Co | Smithsonian InstitutionCCI FUNDS FOR CALDER GWENFRITZ (CCPF AWARD) ADDITIONAL 2% INCREASE FROM MUSEUM TO SUPPLEMENT CCI FUNDS FOR CALDER GWENFRITZ RESTORATION. | $304,056 | 33330226CF0010343 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Constructora Rogers, S.a. (Conrosa) | Smithsonian InstitutionTO SERVICE LABOR, MATERIAL AND TRANSPORT FOR REPLACE EBI CRANES, NAOS PIER, STRI. | $263,820 | 33330226FF0010463 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Grunley Construction Co., Inc. | Smithsonian InstitutionNMNH: UPGRADE SANITARY AND STORM SYSTEMS | $29,213,000 | 33330226CF0010408 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Energy Control de Panama, S.a. | Smithsonian InstitutionREPLACEMENT OF AIR CONDITIONING BOXES AND ACTUATORS GAMBOA | $17,557 | 33312926P00542031 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Ryann Ellis | Smithsonian InstitutionCATALOGING, RECORD CREATION, AND ENHANCEMENT SERVICES | $75,332 | 33317926P00541090 |
How to win Smithsonian contracts
Smithsonian contracting opportunities are posted on SAM.gov, the free government site for federal bids. To bid, your business needs a free SAM.gov registration. Many Smithsonian small business contracts are set aside for small firms, and the agencies' largest contractors often subcontract work to them.
Explore Smithsonian contracts by industry, state and contractor
- Government construction contracts
- Government architectural services contracts
- Government security guard contracts
- Government lessors of nonresidential buildings (except miniwarehouses) contracts
- Government all other professional, scientific, and technical services contracts
- Government contracts in District of Columbia
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Government contracts in Maryland
- Government contracts in New York
- Government contracts in Arizona
- Grunley Construction government contracts
- Clark Construction Group government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Smithsonian spend on contracts?
- The Smithsonian Institution obligated $1.2B on contracts from FY2024 to FY2026, across 4,408 contract awards, including $257M in FY2026. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Who are the largest Smithsonian contractors?
- By contract dollars from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Universal Protection Service, Limited Partnership ($83.1M), Grunley Construction Co., Inc. ($51.3M) and Clark Construction Group LLC ($48.5M).
- What does Smithsonian buy the most?
- By contract dollars, Smithsonian spends the most on commercial and institutional building construction (NAICS 236220, $438M), architectural services (NAICS 541310, $103M) and security guards and patrol services (NAICS 561612, $87.8M).
- Where is Smithsonian contract work performed?
- The most Smithsonian contract dollars went to work performed in District of Columbia ($782M), Virginia ($117M) and Maryland ($114M).
- Is Smithsonian contract spending growing?
- Smithsonian contract obligations fell 48% from FY2024 ($492M) to FY2026 ($257M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Does Smithsonian award contracts to small businesses?
- Yes. Like most federal agencies, Smithsonian sets aside contracts for small businesses and has small business goals. Its Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) can explain how it buys, and its open opportunities are posted on SAM.gov.