01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B504 Special Studies/Analysis- Chemical/Biological Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B504
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Chemical/Biological across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B504 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B504 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$69.86M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $29.12M | 430 | 177 | 27 | — |
| FY 2021 | $32.67M | 516 | 182 | 30 | +12.2% |
| FY 2022 | $66.43M | 533 | 169 | 29 | +103.4% |
| FY 2023 | $87.40M | 546 | 185 | 29 | +31.6% |
| FY 2024 | $82.71M | 539 | 168 | 30 | −5.4% |
| FY 2025 | $59.87M | 455 | 129 | 28 | −27.6% |
| FY 2026 | $69.86M | 422 | 120 | 27 | +16.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $93.85M | 41 | 14 | 21.9% |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | $80.64M | 1,073 | 26 | 18.8% |
| AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | 12H2 | $57.48M | 98 | 32 | 13.4% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $36.42M | 55 | 19 | 8.5% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $30.53M | 366 | 32 | 7.1% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $30.12M | 236 | 71 | 7.0% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | $22.17M | 15 | 2 | 5.2% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $14.64M | 64 | 16 | 3.4% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $14.43M | 319 | 85 | 3.4% |
| US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | 1434 | $10.51M | 431 | 107 | 2.5% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B504?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $93.85M | 41 | 14 | 21.9% |
| USDA ARS AFM APD | 1232SA | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | $56.38M | 16 | 8 | 13.2% |
| FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | 75F401 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | $30.12M | 236 | 71 | 7.0% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | HQ0034 | WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | $22.17M | 15 | 2 | 5.2% |
| CWMD ACQ DIV | 70RWMD | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $17.95M | 13 | 2 | 4.2% |
| REGION 9 CONTRACTING OFFICE | 68HE09 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | $16.65M | 141 | 1 | 3.9% |
| SCI TECH ACQ DIV | 70RSAT | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $14.88M | 34 | 17 | 3.5% |
| REGION 8 CONTRACTING OFFICE | 68HE08 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | $13.27M | 163 | 1 | 3.1% |
| NSWC DAHLGREN | N00178 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $12.98M | 16 | 2 | 3.0% |
| W6QM MICC-DUGWAY PROV GRD | W911S6 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $12.04M | 41 | 1 | 2.8% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B504 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERRICK & COMPANY | $70.88M | 17 | 2 | 16.6% | Sep 25, 2026 |
| GINKGO BIOWORKS, INC. | $62.55M | 13 | 1 | 14.6% | Jul 30, 2025 |
| ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | $35.85M | 363 | 2 | 8.4% | Sep 23, 2026 |
| BIOBOT ANALYTICS, INC. | $31.08M | 5 | 1 | 7.3% | Aug 10, 2023 |
| TECHLAW CONSULTANTS, INC. | $28.97M | 412 | 1 | 6.8% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| MRIGLOBAL | $22.42M | 25 | 4 | 5.2% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| SIGNATURE SCIENCE, LLC | $17.95M | 12 | 1 | 4.2% | Sep 9, 2025 |
| SERCO INC. | $17.31M | 222 | 1 | 4.0% | Sep 23, 2026 |
| PAE NATIONAL SECURITY SOLUTIONS LLC | $13.47M | 12 | 1 | 3.1% | Mar 8, 2023 |
| QUALIS CORPORATION | $12.06M | 43 | 1 | 2.8% | Apr 29, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B504?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | $283.10M | 2,087 | 181 | 66.1% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $39.00M | 166 | 28 | 9.1% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $26.03M | 241 | 74 | 6.1% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $16.77M | 32 | 10 | 3.9% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $16.65M | 125 | 25 | 3.9% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $12.47M | 68 | 5 | 2.9% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $11.33M | 227 | 78 | 2.6% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $11.02M | 167 | 40 | 2.6% |
| 325412 | PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION MANUFACTURING | $3.86M | 44 | 6 | 0.9% |
| 621511 | MEDICAL LABORATORIES | $3.16M | 38 | 16 | 0.7% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B504?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $171.27M | 1,723 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $24.92M | 1,078 |
| BPA CALL | $12.46M | 343 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $219.42M | 297 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B504?
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 $428.07M market as addressable.