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NAICS 712130 Zoos and Botanical Gardens: $760,654 in federal contracts to 13 recipients (FY2024 to FY2027)
Updated October 6, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Federal agencies obligated $760,654 under NAICS 712130, Zoos and Botanical Gardens, across 31 contract awards to 13 named recipients in fiscal years 2024 to 2027. The largest recipients are VARIANCE COLLECTIVE, LLC ($295,400), METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT OF TACOMA ($85,212), NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM CORPORATION ($81,000). Smithsonian Institution is the largest buyer with $443,092.
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- NAICS code
- 712130 Zoos and Botanical Gardens
- Contract awards
- 31
- Obligated
- $760,654
- Named recipients
- 13
- Buying agencies
- 6
- Small business share of obligations
- 71%
- Full and open competition share
- 13%
- Set aside share
- 9%
- Latest action
- 2026-08-17
Incumbents: the largest recipients
Ranked by dollars obligated in fiscal years 2024 to 2027.
| Recipient | Business size | Awards | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARIANCE COLLECTIVE, LLC | Small Business | 2 | $295,400 | 38.8% |
| METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT OF TACOMA | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $85,212 | 11.2% |
| NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM CORPORATION | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $81,000 | 10.6% |
| SBS CREATIX LLC | Small Business | 1 | $36,182 | 4.8% |
| ROBINS NEST AVIARIES CORP | Small Business | 1 | $29,616 | 3.9% |
| VSS LOGISTICS LLC | Small Business | 2 | $24,113 | 3.2% |
| ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $23,502 | 3.1% |
| BLANK PARK ZOO FOUNDATION, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 4 | $17,142 | 2.3% |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $4,968 | 0.7% |
| AQUARICLEAN INC | Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| AQUASCAPES OF GAINESVILLE LLC | Small Business | 1 | $-0 | -0.0% |
| DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN INC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $-4 | -0.0% |
| OMAHA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $-67,051 | -8.8% |
Agencies buying under this code
| Agency | Awards | Obligated | Largest recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian Institution | 6 | $443,092 | VARIANCE COLLECTIVE, LLC |
| Department of Commerce | 3 | $118,570 | NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM CORPORATION |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 3 | $73,380 | |
| Department of the Interior | 12 | $66,915 | METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT OF TACOMA |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 5 | $53,729 | ROBINS NEST AVIARIES CORP |
| Department of State | 2 | $4,968 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES |
Obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $513,724 |
| FY2025 | $176,951 |
| FY2026 | $69,978 |
Products and services bought
| Code | Product or service | Awards | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6640 | Laboratory Equipment and Supplies | 1 | $226,400 |
| R416 | Support- Professional: Veterinary/animal Care | 11 | $121,779 |
| F019 | Natural Resources/conservation- Other Wildlife Management | 1 | $85,212 |
| C1PB | Architect and Engineering- Construction: Exhibit Design (non-Building) | 1 | $69,000 |
| S217 | Housekeeping- Interior Plantscaping | 1 | $65,520 |
| J065 | Maint/repair/rebuild of Equipment- Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies | 1 | $52,230 |
| S208 | Housekeeping- Landscaping/groundskeeping | 2 | $50,958 |
| 5998 | Electrical and Electronic Assemblies, Boards, Cards, and Associated Hardware | 1 | $36,182 |
| J046 | Maint/repair/rebuild of Equipment- Water Purification and Sewage Treatment Equipment | 1 | $24,113 |
| J049 | Maint/repair/rebuild of Equipment- Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment | 1 | $16,950 |
Largest contract awards
| Award ID | Recipient | Agency | Type | NAICS | What it buys | Obligated in window | Award value | Starts | Ends | Place of performance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33314324P00500215 | VARIANCE COLLECTIVE, LLC | Smithsonian Institution | Purchase Order | 712130 | RDC TERRARIUM REPLACEMENT | $226,400 | $226,400 | November 1, 2023 | September 30, 2024 | Johnson City, TX | usaspending.gov |
| 140F0419P0133 | METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT OF TACOMA | Department of the Interior | Purchase Order | 712130 | PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ENDANGERED RED WOLVES - ECOLOGICAL SERVICES, ATLANTA, GA | $85,212 | $1,428,373 | June 16, 2019 | December 15, 2024 | Tacoma, WA | usaspending.gov |
| 1333MF24P0116 | NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM CORPORATION | Department of Commerce | Purchase Order | 712130 | SERVICES, NON-PERSONAL, TO PROVIDE ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS (UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN) NECESSARY FOR PROVIDING COLD-STUNNE | $81,000 | $81,000 | September 11, 2024 | September 10, 2027 | Juneau, AK | usaspending.gov |
| 33314324P00510892 | VARIANCE COLLECTIVE, LLC | Smithsonian Institution | Purchase Order | 712130 | CUSTOM EXHIBIT FABRICATION | $69,000 | $69,000 | July 15, 2024 | June 30, 2025 | Washington, DC | usaspending.gov |
| 140FS224P0329 | BLANK PARK ZOO FOUNDATION, INC. | Department of the Interior | Purchase Order | 712130 | IA FWS SPECIAL AGENT LIVE ANIMAL CARE SERVICES | $57,724 | $57,724 | August 1, 2024 | July 31, 2025 | Des Moines, IA | usaspending.gov |
| 33317621P00456925 | SBS CREATIX LLC | Smithsonian Institution | Purchase Order | 712130 | BHL TECHNICAL SUPPORT | $36,182 | $57,182 | May 18, 2021 | December 31, 2025 | Saint Louis, MO | usaspending.gov |
| 36C24422P0160 | ROBINS NEST AVIARIES CORP | Department of Veterans Affairs | Purchase Order | 712130 | AQUARIUM AND AVIARY MAINTENANCE | $29,616 | $65,136 | January 1, 2022 | December 31, 2026 | Coatesville, PA | usaspending.gov |
| 36C25725C0021 | VSS LOGISTICS LLC | Department of Veterans Affairs | Definitive Contract | 712130 | AQUARIUM CLEANING AND FISH FEEDING | $24,113 | $68,738 | January 22, 2025 | January 19, 2027 | Bonham, TX | usaspending.gov |
| 140FS124P0033 | ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO | Department of the Interior | Purchase Order | 712130 | CA-SPIDER MONKEY QUARANTINE AND VETERINARY SERVICES | $23,502 | $23,502 | January 5, 2024 | January 5, 2024 | Torrance, CA | usaspending.gov |
| 19SF5020P0131 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | Department of State | Purchase Order | 712130 | ICASS - NCC - GARDEN SERVICE | $4,968 | $76,833 | January 27, 2020 | February 28, 2020 | South Africa | usaspending.gov |
| 140FS225A0010 | BLANK PARK ZOO FOUNDATION, INC. | Department of the Interior | BPA | 712130 | MN 0 SPEC AGNT IN CHRG - FORT SNELLING - ANIMAL CARE - 5-YEAR BPA | $0 | $250,000 | May 8, 2025 | usaspending.gov | ||
| 19WA8019A0001 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | Department of State | BPA | 712130 | SNAKE CATCHER | $0 | $0 | September 12, 2019 | usaspending.gov | ||
| 140FS223A0095 | OMAHA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY | Department of the Interior | BPA | 712130 | MN-SPEC AGNT IN CHARGE - FORT SNELLING LIVE ANIMAL CARE BPA SET UP | $0 | $250,000 | September 12, 2023 | usaspending.gov | ||
| 36C25224P0800 | AQUARICLEAN INC | Department of Veterans Affairs | Purchase Order | 712130 | RATIFICATION FOR UAC FISH TANK/AQUARIUM MAINTENANCE VALUE $ 4467.80 PREVIOUSLY PAID 578 EDWARD HINE JR. VA MEDICAL CENTER | $0 | $0 | May 1, 2021 | September 30, 2024 | Hines, IL | usaspending.gov |
| 36C25719C0084 | VSS LOGISTICS LLC | Department of Veterans Affairs | Definitive Contract | 712130 | IGF::OT::IGF SERVICE CONTRACT FOR AQUARIUM SERVICE | $-0 | $39,600 | February 15, 2019 | February 14, 2020 | Dallas, TX | usaspending.gov |
| 36C24819P1533 | AQUASCAPES OF GAINESVILLE LLC | Department of Veterans Affairs | Purchase Order | 712130 | POND AND AQUARIUM SERVICES | $-0 | $69,600 | August 1, 2019 | July 31, 2022 | Gainesville, FL | usaspending.gov |
| 140L6419P0056 | DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN INC | Department of the Interior | Purchase Order | 712130 | AZ MILKWEED SEED INCREASE&EDUCATION | $-4 | $244,996 | September 18, 2019 | September 30, 2025 | Phoenix, AZ | usaspending.gov |
| 140FS223P0371 | BLANK PARK ZOO FOUNDATION, INC. | Department of the Interior | Purchase Order | 712130 | IA-SPEC AGT ANIMAL CARE SERVICES | $-8,393 | $41,607 | September 17, 2023 | July 31, 2024 | Des Moines, IA | usaspending.gov |
| 140F0622F0106 | BLANK PARK ZOO FOUNDATION, INC. | Department of the Interior | Delivery Order | 712130 | LIVE ANIMAL CARE - BLANK PARK ZOO TASK ORDER FUNDING OPTION YEAR 3 | $-32,189 | $77,811 | May 17, 2022 | January 31, 2024 | Indianola, IA | usaspending.gov |
| 140F0622F0122 | OMAHA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY | Department of the Interior | Delivery Order | 712130 | IA-SAIC-EXERCISE OPTION YEAR THREE FROM 6/25/22 THRU 6/24/23 FOR THE CONTINUATION OF ANIMAL CARE SERVICES | $-67,051 | $32,949 | May 19, 2022 | December 31, 2023 | Indianola, IA | 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.