01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 524291 Claims Adjusting Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 524291
Federal contract activity classified under Claims Adjusting across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 524291 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 524291 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$134.2K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $885.7K | 13 | 6 | 5 | — |
| FY 2021 | $3.45M | 6 | 2 | 2 | +289.4% |
| FY 2022 | $2.11M | 9 | 5 | 5 | −38.9% |
| FY 2023 | -$19.07M | 12 | 4 | 4 | −1,004.7% |
| FY 2024 | $983.2K | 11 | 5 | 5 | +105.2% |
| FY 2025 | $5.51M | 7 | 2 | 2 | +460.0% |
| FY 2026 | $134.2K | 3 | 3 | 3 | −97.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $11.97M | 27 | 2 | -199.4% |
| OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE | 7505 | $860.1K | 15 | 1 | -14.3% |
| FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | 6920 | $100.2K | 3 | 1 | -1.7% |
| OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | 1301 | $98.8K | 1 | 1 | -1.6% |
| OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | 1501 | $82.8K | 6 | 1 | -1.4% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $33.1K | 2 | 1 | -0.6% |
| SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | 2800 | $30.7K | 2 | 1 | -0.5% |
| DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION | 1524 | $4.1K | 1 | 1 | -0.1% |
| EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE U.S. | 8300 | -$105.5K | 1 | 1 | 1.8% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | -$806.0K | 2 | 1 | 13.4% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 524291?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ACQUISITIONS - CO | 15BNAS | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $5.96M | 21 | 1 | -99.3% |
| PRIVATIZATION - CO | 15BPCC | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $5.93M | 4 | 1 | -98.8% |
| BARDA - ASPR / DAAPPO / BARDA DCMA | 75A501 | OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE | $639.5K | 14 | 1 | -10.7% |
| ASPR/DAAPPO/ORM HQ | 75A502 | OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE | $220.6K | 1 | 1 | -3.7% |
| 693KA9 CONTRACTING FOR SERVICES | 693KA9 | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | $100.2K | 3 | 1 | -1.7% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO | 1331L5 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | $98.8K | 1 | 1 | -1.6% |
| CRIMINAL DIVISION | 15JCRM | OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | $82.8K | 6 | 1 | -1.4% |
| FMC BUTNER | 15B106 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $38.4K | 1 | 1 | -0.6% |
| FCI ESTILL | 15B305 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $38.4K | 1 | 1 | -0.6% |
| FA5270 18 CONS PK | FA5270 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $33.1K | 2 | 1 | -0.6% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 524291 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPRIO, INC. | $11.89M | 25 | 1 | -198.1% | Nov 7, 2025 |
| EXPRESS SCRIPTS, INC. | $860.1K | 15 | 1 | -14.3% | May 14, 2024 |
| GLOBAL AEROSPACE, INC | $100.2K | 3 | 1 | -1.7% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| MERATIVE US L.P. | $98.8K | 1 | 1 | -1.6% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| RUST CONSULTING, INC. | $82.8K | 6 | 1 | -1.4% | Sep 17, 2024 |
| PGBA, LLC | $76.8K | 2 | 1 | -1.3% | Dec 23, 2019 |
| OKINAWA PRINCE HOTEL OCEAN VIEW GINOWAN | $33.1K | 2 | 1 | -0.6% | Apr 16, 2024 |
| RONNIE SMITH & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. | $30.7K | 2 | 1 | -0.5% | Mar 31, 2020 |
| FEDEX FREIGHT EAST, INC. | $4.1K | 1 | 1 | -0.1% | Jun 23, 2020 |
| GARZA GOMEZ Y ASOCIADOS, S.C. | -$105.5K | 1 | 1 | 1.8% | Aug 25, 2022 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 524291?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q601 | MEDICAL CODING AND AUDITING | $6.79M | 19 | 2 | -113.1% |
| Q999 | MEDICAL- OTHER | $6.04M | 23 | 2 | -100.6% |
| G008 | SOCIAL- GOVERNMENT INSURANCE PROGRAMS: OTHER | $100.2K | 3 | 1 | -1.7% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $98.8K | 1 | 1 | -1.6% |
| Z2JZ | REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS | $33.1K | 2 | 1 | -0.6% |
| R606 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: COURT REPORTING | $30.7K | 2 | 1 | -0.5% |
| V999 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- OTHER: OTHER | $4.1K | 1 | 1 | -0.1% |
| R418 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: LEGAL | -$105.5K | 1 | 1 | 1.8% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | -$723.2K | 8 | 2 | 12.0% |
| R705 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: DEBT COLLECTION | -$18.27M | 1 | 1 | 304.4% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 524291?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $6.74M | 39 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $151.8K | 12 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | -$12.93M | 8 |
| BPA CALL | $30.7K | 2 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 524291?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | PSC | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1331L526P13210029 | MERATIVE US L.P. | Jun 25, 2026 | $98.8K | R425 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARYDEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO |
| 693KA926F00066 | GLOBAL AEROSPACE, INC | Apr 24, 2026 | $35.4K | G008 | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION693KA9 CONTRACTING FOR SERVICES |
| 15BPCC25C00000014 | APPRIO INC | Nov 7, 2025 | $0 | Q601 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSPRIVATIZATION - CO |
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 -$6.00M market as addressable.