01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B506 Special Studies/Analysis- Data (Other Than Scientific) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B506
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Data (Other Than Scientific) across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B506 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B506 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$286.50M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $176.87M | 518 | 215 | 70 | — |
| FY 2021 | $200.05M | 580 | 251 | 77 | +13.1% |
| FY 2022 | $222.94M | 665 | 249 | 69 | +11.4% |
| FY 2023 | $226.97M | 624 | 234 | 66 | +1.8% |
| FY 2024 | $234.57M | 607 | 232 | 66 | +3.4% |
| FY 2025 | $269.75M | 658 | 222 | 59 | +15.0% |
| FY 2026 | $286.50M | 552 | 187 | 61 | +6.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF | 9100 | $555.25M | 247 | 8 | 34.3% |
| INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | 2050 | $205.11M | 414 | 15 | 12.7% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | $108.09M | 461 | 45 | 6.7% |
| CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES | 7530 | $68.41M | 100 | 9 | 4.2% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $67.01M | 153 | 28 | 4.1% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $58.30M | 186 | 21 | 3.6% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $56.42M | 156 | 10 | 3.5% |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $48.69M | 94 | 9 | 3.0% |
| HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | 7526 | $48.20M | 77 | 13 | 3.0% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $40.81M | 114 | 42 | 2.5% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B506?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACTS AND ACQUISTIONS MANAGEMEN | 919900 | EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF | $555.25M | 247 | 8 | 34.3% |
| OPERATION SERVICES | 2032H8 | INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | $161.89M | 319 | 11 | 10.0% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | HQ0034 | WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | $108.09M | 461 | 45 | 6.7% |
| OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT | 75FCMC | CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES | $68.41M | 100 | 9 | 4.2% |
| FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | 75F401 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | $56.42M | 156 | 10 | 3.5% |
| HRSA HEADQUARTERS | 75R602 | HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | $48.20M | 77 | 13 | 3.0% |
| NNSA NON-MO CNTRCTNG OPS DIV | 892331 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $48.05M | 82 | 4 | 3.0% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $40.81M | 114 | 42 | 2.5% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA | 1305M2 | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | $30.01M | 25 | 1 | 1.9% |
| NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND | N00019 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $22.42M | 13 | 3 | 1.4% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B506 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE | $430.53M | 163 | 1 | 26.6% | Sep 28, 2026 |
| WESTAT, INC. | $110.30M | 63 | 7 | 6.8% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| ASR ANALYTICS, LLC | $92.23M | 166 | 1 | 5.7% | Sep 22, 2026 |
| DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | $79.97M | 180 | 3 | 4.9% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | $54.80M | 111 | 4 | 3.4% | Sep 21, 2026 |
| TECHNOMICS, INC. | $40.50M | 53 | 1 | 2.5% | Sep 21, 2026 |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $40.42M | 13 | 1 | 2.5% | Nov 25, 2025 |
| MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN, INC., THE | $39.13M | 19 | 1 | 2.4% | Sep 2, 2026 |
| TECOLOTE RESEARCH, INC. | $31.50M | 33 | 1 | 1.9% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| RPI-CSS, LLC | $30.01M | 25 | 1 | 1.9% | Sep 8, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B506?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $492.81M | 626 | 63 | 30.5% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $461.69M | 1,162 | 95 | 28.5% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $115.08M | 214 | 23 | 7.1% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $92.75M | 243 | 45 | 5.7% |
| 541910 | MARKETING RESEARCH AND PUBLIC OPINION POLLING | $57.60M | 124 | 14 | 3.6% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $54.06M | 119 | 16 | 3.3% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $47.58M | 117 | 32 | 2.9% |
| 518210 | COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS, DATA PROCESSING, WEB HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | $42.08M | 275 | 70 | 2.6% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $37.75M | 162 | 33 | 2.3% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $32.69M | 103 | 18 | 2.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B506?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $413.27M | 1,405 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $844.92M | 1,249 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $70.70M | 978 |
| BPA CALL | $288.77M | 572 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B506?
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 $1.62B market as addressable.