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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (331312): construction & facilities contracts
Numbers cover FY2021–FY2025 (Oct 2020 – Sep 2025). Data as of Oct 21, 2026; complete through Sep 21, 2026. Data status
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Typical award (median)
$15,802
The middle of 39 priced awards, FY2021–FY2025. Half were between $10.1k and $41.4k.
Typical number of bids
1
Median bids per award, reported for 12 of 12 competed awards. 67% drew only one bid.
Won by small businesses
49%
Share of the 39 priced awards.
Median = the middle award: half were smaller, half were larger. Bids = how many offers the agency received.
What this means
- The middle construction & facilities award from Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory was $15.8k (FY2021-FY2025, 39 priced awards).
- That is 70% lower than the median for all construction & facilities work nationwide ($52.8k).
- Competed awards drew a median of 1 offer (reported for 12 of 12).
- 67% of competed awards drew only one offer.
- Small businesses won 49% of priced awards.
- Tip The typical award drew only 1 bid. Less competition can mean a better chance for a new bidder.
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Awards per year
- FY2025, the latest full year: 6 awards
- FY2026 is still being reported
Show the numbers
| Year | Awards | Median award |
|---|---|---|
| FY2017 | 7 | $12,490 |
| FY2018 | 15 | $11,101 |
| FY2019 | 11 | $12,335 |
| FY2020 | 14 | $7,877 |
| FY2021 | 11 | $10,080 |
| FY2022 | 7 | $11,000 |
| FY2023 | 8 | $12,479 |
| FY2024 | 7 | $24,764 |
| FY2025 | 6 | $15,528 |
| FY2026 (provisional) | 8 | $26,299 |
Award sizes
- Holds the median award, $15,802
Recent awards
The latest 25 awards, newest first. Each contract number opens its official record on USAspending.gov.
| Project | How it was awarded | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | Janitorial Services for Hilo, Hawaii 33131226P00531822 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | The Arc of Hilo | $49,739 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Maintenance for A/C System at Sao/SMA Hawaii 33131226P00531824 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Hilo Air A/C Refrigeration LLC | $23,185 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Annual Inspection of Fire Extinguishers 33131226P00532493 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Metro Fire Equipment Inc | $11,200 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Dec 17, 2025 | (no description) 33131226P00532137 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Hilo Air A/C Refrigeration LLC | $11,110 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Maintenance for the A/C System at Hilo 33131226P00531823 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Hilo Air A/C Refrigeration LLC | $21,901 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Temporary Electrician Services 33131226P00531853 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Express Services, Inc. | $34,452 | 2 | Competed Open to all |
| Dec 7, 2025 | Custodial Support Observatory - Option Year 2 33131226P00531042 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Individual contractor (name withheld) | $37,588 | 2 | Competed Open to all |
| Dec 5, 2025 | (no description) 33131226P00531763 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Hilo Air A/C Refrigeration LLC | $29,413 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Electrical Installation of New UPS 33131225P00525353 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Lectra Serv Inc | $12,365 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Feb 20, 2025 | (no description) 33131225P00520654 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Hilo Air A/C Refrigeration LLC | $59,847 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Share of Custodial Services Summit Facility 33131225P00518033 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii | $12,400 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Bi-Monthly Preventative Maintenance for A/C System at the Sao/SMA Hawaii Summit Facility 33131225P00517731 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Hilo Air A/C Refrigeration LLC | $11,223 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Nov 13, 2024 | (no description) 33131225P00516949 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Individual contractor (name withheld) | $143,200 | 2 | Competed Small business |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance 33131225P00516895 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Metro Fire Equipment Inc | $18,656 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Installation of New UPS 33131224P00515240 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Lectra Serv Inc | $15,802 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Jun 26, 2024 | (no description) 33131224P00501550 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Hilo Air A/C Refrigeration LLC | $30,180 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| May 3, 2024 | (no description) 33131224P00501549 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Hilo Air A/C Refrigeration LLC | $20,710 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Server Room Update and Replacement of Condensor 33131224P00507621 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Emcor Services Northeast, Inc | $73,140 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Janitorial Services 33131224P00505282 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Individual contractor (name withheld) | $80,317 | 2 | Competed Small business |
| Nov 10, 2023 | (no description) 33131224P00500491 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Hawaiian Telcom, Inc. | $18,762 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Oct 16, 2023 | Cleaning Contract 33131224P00499540 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Individual contractor (name withheld) | $24,764 | 1 | Competed Small business |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Upgrade AV Hardware 33131223P00497821 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Avi-SPL LLC | $29,884 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Aug 3, 2023 | (no description) 33131223P00496478 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Systems Engineering Group LLC | $12,958 | 1 | Competed Open to all |
| Mar 9, 2023 | Emergency Repair of Clogged Sewer Line 33131223P00488683 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Valencia Plumbing Contractors LLC | $5,000 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Feb 24, 2023 | (no description) 33131223P00488317 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Equipment purchase | Sierrita Mining & Ranching Company LP | $9,000 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
Value at award = the contract value when it was signed. Bids = offers received; "–" means not reported. Set-aside = reserved for a group, such as small or veteran-owned businesses. IDIQ = an umbrella contract; work under it is placed as task orders.
Who won
Companies with the most priced awards here, FY2021–FY2025.
| # | Company | Awards | Total value at award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hilo Air A/C Refrigeration LLC | 8 | $177,161 |
| 2 | The Arc of Hilo | 4 | $190,019 |
| 3 | Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii | 4 | $45,400 |
| 4 | Metro Fire Equipment Inc | 3 | $33,736 |
| 5 | Lectra Serv Inc | 2 | $28,167 |
| 6 | 808 Electric & Telecom LLC | 2 | $24,335 |
| 7 | Valencia Plumbing Contractors LLC | 2 | $15,725 |
| 8 | Emcor Services Northeast, Inc | 1 | $73,140 |
| 9 | Avi-SPL LLC | 1 | $29,884 |
| 10 | Apcon Construction Co., Inc. | 1 | $19,835 |
How the work was bought
Competition
Was the work open to bids?
- Not competed 27 (69%)
Sole-source: only one company was asked.
- Competed 12 (31%)
A standalone contract that was open to bids.
Set-asides
Set-aside = reserved for a group of businesses.
- Open to all 32 (82%)
No set-aside: any size of business could bid.
- Small business 7 (18%)
Only small businesses could bid.
Left out of the numbers above: 23 equipment purchases, 1 cancelled or $0 award. Why?
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