01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 334516
Federal contract activity classified under Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 334516 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 334516 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$891.95M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $1.50B | 16,334 | 1,828 | 75 | — |
| FY 2021 | $1.43B | 16,382 | 1,807 | 68 | −4.5% |
| FY 2022 | $1.14B | 15,842 | 1,785 | 68 | −20.1% |
| FY 2023 | $1.11B | 15,180 | 1,838 | 68 | −3.1% |
| FY 2024 | $1.07B | 14,866 | 1,784 | 66 | −3.6% |
| FY 2025 | $860.16M | 13,195 | 1,685 | 68 | −19.5% |
| FY 2026 | $891.95M | 11,890 | 1,457 | 67 | +3.7% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $2.33B | 29,017 | 716 | 29.1% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $1.39B | 13,932 | 1,150 | 17.3% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $659.80M | 5,938 | 874 | 8.2% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $319.25M | 5,145 | 930 | 4.0% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $288.74M | 3,012 | 469 | 3.6% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY | 1341 | $270.02M | 2,390 | 693 | 3.4% |
| FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | 1549 | $262.53M | 817 | 123 | 3.3% |
| AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | 12H2 | $256.95M | 5,562 | 756 | 3.2% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $245.45M | 3,792 | 528 | 3.1% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $214.53M | 3,116 | 351 | 2.7% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 334516?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NHLBI | 75N920 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $589.68M | 1,657 | 285 | 7.4% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | 1333ND | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY | $270.02M | 2,390 | 693 | 3.4% |
| DIVISION 1200 | 15F067 | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | $262.53M | 813 | 123 | 3.3% |
| FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | 75F401 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | $245.45M | 3,792 | 528 | 3.1% |
| 248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248) | 36C248 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $242.94M | 1,995 | 118 | 3.0% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $214.53M | 3,116 | 351 | 2.7% |
| 262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) | 36C262 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $186.92M | 1,402 | 139 | 2.3% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA | 75N950 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $181.30M | 1,839 | 379 | 2.3% |
| 247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247) | 36C247 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $174.63M | 1,722 | 109 | 2.2% |
| 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250) | 36C250 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $173.25M | 2,025 | 132 | 2.2% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 334516 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABBOTT LABORATORIES | $466.54M | 2,012 | 9 | 5.8% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION | $413.80M | 3,129 | 18 | 5.2% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| BECKMAN COULTER, INC. | $413.00M | 5,357 | 12 | 5.2% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INCORPORATED | $331.02M | 7,203 | 51 | 4.1% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| CEPHEID | $306.94M | 1,714 | 15 | 3.8% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| FEDERAL RESOURCES SUPPLY COMPANY | $295.48M | 2,218 | 41 | 3.7% | Sep 4, 2026 |
| SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC. | $282.49M | 2,824 | 18 | 3.5% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | $241.07M | 1,392 | 24 | 3.0% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $226.11M | 3,506 | 49 | 2.8% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| ILLUMINA, INC. | $207.45M | 3,159 | 27 | 2.6% | Sep 28, 2026 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 334516?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6640 | LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | $3.99B | 47,153 | 3,422 | 49.9% |
| 6630 | CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS | $782.52M | 12,123 | 491 | 9.8% |
| Q301 | MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING | $661.50M | 2,675 | 131 | 8.3% |
| 6550 | IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS | $553.50M | 7,312 | 165 | 6.9% |
| 6515 | MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES | $435.76M | 5,905 | 545 | 5.4% |
| J066 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT | $196.29M | 6,985 | 507 | 2.5% |
| 6650 | OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES | $108.55M | 985 | 332 | 1.4% |
| 6635 | PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TESTING AND INSPECTION | $97.58M | 1,057 | 318 | 1.2% |
| 6632 | ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS, MEDICAL LABORATORY USE | $69.42M | 645 | 163 | 0.9% |
| 6505 | DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS | $66.06M | 1,271 | 97 | 0.8% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 334516?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $2.49B | 44,614 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $3.16B | 38,408 |
| BPA CALL | $1.35B | 18,156 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $993.23M | 2,511 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 334516?
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $8.00B market as addressable.