01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B503 Special Studies/Analysis- Archeological/Paleontological Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B503
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Archeological/Paleontological across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B503 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B503 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$23.40M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $38.13M | 915 | 173 | 19 | — |
| FY 2021 | $40.74M | 783 | 150 | 16 | +6.9% |
| FY 2022 | $40.86M | 673 | 146 | 15 | +0.3% |
| FY 2023 | $48.47M | 662 | 149 | 15 | +18.6% |
| FY 2024 | $43.43M | 613 | 148 | 14 | −10.4% |
| FY 2025 | $33.64M | 453 | 141 | 18 | −22.5% |
| FY 2026 | $23.40M | 353 | 113 | 15 | −30.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $96.09M | 991 | 76 | 35.8% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $50.33M | 1,026 | 88 | 18.7% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $42.14M | 442 | 18 | 15.7% |
| BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | 1422 | $35.23M | 945 | 98 | 13.1% |
| BUREAU OF RECLAMATION | 1425 | $13.88M | 238 | 36 | 5.2% |
| NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | 1443 | $12.91M | 326 | 60 | 4.8% |
| U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | 7014 | $4.42M | 15 | 4 | 1.6% |
| BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS | 1450 | $3.37M | 51 | 9 | 1.3% |
| U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE | 1448 | $2.94M | 172 | 48 | 1.1% |
| FARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTER | 12D0 | $2.88M | 140 | 24 | 1.1% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B503?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W07V ENDIST ST LOUIS | W912P9 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $58.21M | 546 | 13 | 21.7% |
| NAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHWEST | N62473 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $29.41M | 323 | 11 | 10.9% |
| UPPER COLORADO REGIONAL OFFICE | 140R40 | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION | $10.56M | 127 | 16 | 3.9% |
| NAVFACSYSCOM PACIFIC | N62742 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $9.99M | 72 | 3 | 3.7% |
| USDA-FS, CSA EAST 4 | 124442 | FOREST SERVICE | $8.26M | 178 | 13 | 3.1% |
| NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER | 140L37 | BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | $7.81M | 133 | 21 | 2.9% |
| W07V ENDIST NEW ORLEANS | W912P8 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $6.32M | 89 | 7 | 2.4% |
| NEVADA STATE OFFICE | 140L39 | BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | $5.76M | 101 | 18 | 2.1% |
| W075 ENDIST SACRAMENTO | W91238 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $5.19M | 12 | 4 | 1.9% |
| W6QM MICC-FT IRWIN | W9124B | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $5.19M | 14 | 2 | 1.9% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B503 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW SOUTH ASSOCIATES, INC. | $49.03M | 441 | 5 | 18.2% | Sep 17, 2026 |
| FAR WESTERN ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH GROUP, INC. | $21.57M | 173 | 4 | 8.0% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| PALEOWEST LLC | $14.40M | 273 | 7 | 5.4% | Sep 13, 2026 |
| STATISTICAL RESEARCH, INC. | $10.36M | 155 | 8 | 3.9% | Sep 23, 2026 |
| INTERNATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY, LLC | $9.28M | 65 | 2 | 3.5% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| STAMPEDE VENTURES, INC. | $8.76M | 17 | 1 | 3.3% | Jul 27, 2026 |
| R. CHRISTOPHER GOODWIN & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $7.80M | 171 | 6 | 2.9% | Aug 12, 2026 |
| BROCKINGTON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | $7.13M | 91 | 4 | 2.7% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| NORTH WIND RESOURCE CONSULTING, LLC | $5.17M | 130 | 6 | 1.9% | Sep 7, 2026 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH GROUP LLC | $4.57M | 33 | 4 | 1.7% | Jul 30, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B503?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $139.25M | 1,807 | 123 | 51.8% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $76.78M | 1,579 | 151 | 28.6% |
| 712120 | HISTORICAL SITES | $11.62M | 126 | 22 | 4.3% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $11.41M | 244 | 42 | 4.2% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $7.65M | 304 | 50 | 2.8% |
| 562910 | REMEDIATION SERVICES | $6.28M | 23 | 7 | 2.3% |
| 115310 | SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR FORESTRY | $6.16M | 69 | 19 | 2.3% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $3.01M | 35 | 4 | 1.1% |
| 921150 | AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS | $2.49M | 75 | 7 | 0.9% |
| 541370 | SURVEYING AND MAPPING (EXCEPT GEOPHYSICAL) SERVICES | $1.49M | 41 | 10 | 0.6% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B503?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $174.31M | 2,430 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $39.66M | 1,125 |
| BPA CALL | $35.48M | 733 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $19.21M | 164 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B503?
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 $268.66M market as addressable.