Data / Federal awards / NAICS 561520
NAICS 561520 Tour Operators: $8.9 million in federal contracts to 14 recipients (FY2024 to FY2027)
Federal agencies obligated $8.9 million under NAICS 561520, Tour Operators, across 21 contract awards to 14 named recipients in fiscal years 2024 to 2027. The largest recipients are RUCHMAN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. ($4.9 million), RIO TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC ($3.8 million), U.S. CIVILIAN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION ($83,351). Department of the Treasury is the largest buyer with $8.6 million.
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- NAICS code
- 561520 Tour Operators
- Contract awards
- 21
- Obligated
- $8.9 million
- Named recipients
- 14
- Buying agencies
- 7
- Small business share of obligations
- 97%
- Full and open competition share
- 71%
- Set aside share
- 96%
- Latest action
- 2026-09-30
Incumbents: the largest recipients
Ranked by dollars obligated in fiscal years 2024 to 2027.
| Recipient | Business size | Awards | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUCHMAN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | Small Business | 2 | $4.9 million | 54.6% |
| RIO TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC | Small Business | 2 | $3.8 million | 42.2% |
| U.S. CIVILIAN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $83,351 | 0.9% |
| RELYANT GLOBAL PHILIPPINES, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $52,989 | 0.6% |
| RICK DEANE ENTERPRISES, INC. | Small Business | 1 | $40,000 | 0.4% |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $38,733 | 0.4% |
| BIG QUESTIONS EXPEDITIONS PTY LTD | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $24,650 | 0.3% |
| SMARTIFY CIC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $15,200 | 0.2% |
| LABUSA TRAVEL LLC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $15,006 | 0.2% |
| NAUTICUS | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $4,620 | 0.1% |
| CITY NORFOLK NAT MARITIME CTR | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| ROVER MARINE INC | Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| SJT CONSULTING LLC | Small Business | 1 | $-6,000 | -0.1% |
| ARAMARK SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, LLC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $-52,311 | -0.6% |
Agencies buying under this code
| Agency | Awards | Obligated | Largest recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of the Treasury | 5 | $8.6 million | RUCHMAN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. |
| Department of State | 6 | $205,279 | U.S. CIVILIAN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION |
| Department of the Interior | 2 | $95,768 | |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 1 | $40,000 | RICK DEANE ENTERPRISES, INC. |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 1 | $24,650 | BIG QUESTIONS EXPEDITIONS PTY LTD |
| Department of Justice | 1 | $-6,000 | SJT CONSULTING LLC |
| Department of Defense | 5 | $-20,152 | NAUTICUS |
Obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $3.3 million |
| FY2025 | $2.3 million |
| FY2026 | $3.3 million |
Products and services bought
| Code | Product or service | Awards | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|
| S216 | Housekeeping- Facilities Operations Support | 2 | $5.6 million |
| R699 | Support- Administrative: Other | 1 | $1.5 million |
| R499 | Support- Professional: Other | 2 | $1.5 million |
| R706 | Support- Management: Logistics Support | 3 | $91,722 |
| V119 | Transportation/travel/relocation- Transportation: Other | 1 | $91,068 |
| R708 | Support- Management: Public Relations | 2 | $31,040 |
| AJ15 | General Science & Technology R&d Svcs; General Science & Technology; R&d Facilities & Maj Equip | 1 | $24,650 |
| G003 | Social- Recreational | 3 | $15,228 |
| V302 | Transportation/travel/relocation- Relocation: Travel Agent | 1 | $15,006 |
| W023 | Lease or Rental of Equipment- Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles | 1 | $4,700 |
Largest contract awards
| Award ID | Recipient | Agency | Type | NAICS | What it buys | Obligated in window | Award value | Starts | Ends | Place of performance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2031ZA21C00020 | RUCHMAN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | Department of the Treasury | Definitive Contract | 561520 | TOUR AND VISITOR CENTER SUPPORT SERVICE | $3,367,440 | $7,767,183 | February 1, 2021 | January 31, 2026 | Washington, DC | usaspending.gov |
| 2031ZA20C00399 | RIO TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC | Department of the Treasury | Definitive Contract | 561520 | WCF TVC | $2,222,182 | $6,848,965 | June 10, 2020 | November 30, 2025 | Fort Worth, TX | usaspending.gov |
| 2031ZA26C00039 | RIO TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC | Department of the Treasury | Definitive Contract | 561520 | AWARD FOR WCF TOUR & VISTOR CENTER SUPPORT SERVICES | $1,546,671 | $1,546,671 | December 1, 2025 | November 30, 2026 | Fort Worth, TX | usaspending.gov |
| 2031ZA26C00023 | RUCHMAN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | Department of the Treasury | Definitive Contract | 561520 | DCF TOUR SERVICES | $1,514,404 | $1,514,404 | February 1, 2026 | January 31, 2027 | Washington, DC | usaspending.gov |
| 19SN1026C0020 | U.S. CIVILIAN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | Department of State | Definitive Contract | 561520 | U.S.SMR STUDY TOUR FOR JOURNALISTS & ACADEMICS | $83,351 | $83,351 | September 25, 2026 | February 28, 2027 | Singapore | usaspending.gov |
| 19RP3824P1519 | RELYANT GLOBAL PHILIPPINES, INC. | Department of State | Purchase Order | 561520 | JUSMAG/ODA 1326: TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT_01JUL2024-20JAN2025 | $52,989 | $52,989 | June 26, 2024 | June 30, 2024 | Philippines | usaspending.gov |
| 36C25924P0195 | RICK DEANE ENTERPRISES, INC. | Department of Veterans Affairs | Purchase Order | 561520 | WINTER SPORTS CLINIC: SNOW MOBILE RIDES | $40,000 | $40,000 | April 1, 2024 | March 31, 2027 | Salt Lake City, UT | usaspending.gov |
| 80NSSC24PB830 | BIG QUESTIONS EXPEDITIONS PTY LTD | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Purchase Order | 561520 | SMD ASTROBIOLOGY/GEOLOGY TRIP TO PILBARA AUSTRALIA TO GAIN DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF MARS EXPLORATION | $24,650 | $24,650 | August 18, 2024 | August 24, 2024 | Australia | usaspending.gov |
| 19GT5026C0027 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | Department of State | Definitive Contract | 561520 | MIGRATION FIELD TRAVEL LOGISTICS | $23,760 | $23,760 | September 30, 2026 | September 30, 2026 | Guatemala | usaspending.gov |
| 19AQMM26C0961 | SMARTIFY CIC | Department of State | Definitive Contract | 561520 | SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR DAN - PLEASE FUND FROM ACCT. 8200 (OH) THE OFFICE OF THE HISTORIAN IS PROCURING SERVICES FROM SMARTIFY FOR THE DESI | $15,200 | $15,200 | August 6, 2026 | August 6, 2026 | United Kingdom | usaspending.gov |
| 19SN1026C0019 | LABUSA TRAVEL LLC | Department of State | Definitive Contract | 561520 | TRAVEL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR INFLUENCER TOUR | $15,006 | $15,006 | September 24, 2026 | October 31, 2026 | Singapore | usaspending.gov |
| 19NP4025P0680 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | Department of State | Purchase Order | 561520 | PAS: LOGISTIC SUPPORT TO MUSTANG | $14,973 | $14,973 | May 14, 2025 | May 22, 2025 | Nepal | usaspending.gov |
| N0017824P6780 | NAUTICUS | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 561520 | NAUTICUS GENERAL ADMISSION | $4,620 | $4,620 | May 1, 2024 | July 31, 2024 | Dahlgren, VA | usaspending.gov |
| N0017825P6654 | CITY NORFOLK NAT MARITIME CTR | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 561520 | NAUTICUS SHIP TOUR, 5/15 | $0 | $0 | January 27, 2025 | August 14, 2025 | Norfolk, VA | usaspending.gov |
| N0018923P0749 | ROVER MARINE INC | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 561520 | BASE YEAR: NAVSTA NORFOLK BASE TOURS | $0 | $0 | September 27, 2023 | January 31, 2027 | Norfolk, VA | usaspending.gov |
| 15F06723P0001738 | SJT CONSULTING LLC | Department of Justice | Purchase Order | 561520 | SME FACILITATED TRAINING TOURS AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE | $-6,000 | $37,200 | May 15, 2023 | September 30, 2023 | Washington, DC | usaspending.gov |
| 2082AA22P00087 | ARAMARK SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, LLC | Department of the Treasury | Purchase Order | 561520 | TOUR GUIDE SERVICES | $-52,311 | $44,288 | August 4, 2022 | September 30, 2024 | Philadelphia, PA | usaspending.gov |
Updated October 6, 2026. Read from USAspending.gov. Public U.S. federal spending data (U.S. Department of the Treasury). Obligations are the contract actions dated in fiscal years 2024 to 2027 of the USAspending.gov award archive of 2026-10-06; a contract's total value is its current value as USAspending reports it, including earlier years. Recipients are matched on their SAM.gov UEI, never on the name, and are shown as the government prints them. Sole proprietorships and opted-out entities count in the totals and are not named. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.