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Smithsonian Institution - Federal Contracts

The Smithsonian Institution has awarded 2,565 federal contracts worth $1.6B to 890 recipients, an average of $638K per award. There are currently 3 open solicitations accepting bids. Explore set-asides, top contractors, the buying sub-agencies, and live opportunities below.

2,565
Awarded Contracts
$1.6B
Total Obligated
890
Recipients
3
Open Solicitations

Recent Awards

JONATHAN RAY$139K · Oct 2026
DELTEK INC.$30K · Oct 2026
JONATHAN RAY$139K · Oct 2026
WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY LLC$143K · Oct 2026
CLOUDFLARE, INC.$232K · Oct 2026

Small Business Set-Aside Programs

8(a) Business Development$1.3M · 3
Small Business$69K · 2

Spending by Fiscal Year

FY 2027$40.5M · 68 awards
FY 2026$1.3B · 999 awards
FY 2025$332.8M · 1,412 awards
FY 2024$6.7M · 86 awards

Top Buying Sub-Agencies

Smithsonian Institution$1.6B · 2,565

Where the Work Is Performed

Maryland$637.4M · 325 awards
Washington, D.C.$365.9M · 1,367 awards
California$215.7M · 54 awards
Virginia$137.8M · 164 awards
Texas$57.7M · 138 awards
Massachusetts$24.9M · 68 awards

Contracting with the Smithsonian Institution

In FY2027, the Smithsonian Institution obligated $40.5M across 68 contract actions, an average of $638K per award. Its most active buying office is the Smithsonian Institution. Vendors most commonly compete under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 541310. Most of this work is performed in Maryland and Washington, D.C.. Its largest small-business channel is 8(a) Business Development, with 3 awards worth $1.3M. Over the years on record it has obligated funds to 890 distinct contractors, and currently lists 3 open solicitations accepting bids. Vendors pursuing Smithsonian Institution work should register in SAM.gov under the NAICS codes listed above, track the open solicitations, and set an alert to be notified the moment a new opportunity is posted.

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