01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B516 Special Studies/Analysis- Animal/Fisheries Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B516
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Animal/Fisheries across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B516 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B516 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$17.82M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $29.35M | 393 | 222 | 17 | — |
| FY 2021 | $31.61M | 403 | 217 | 16 | +7.7% |
| FY 2022 | $29.37M | 452 | 223 | 17 | −7.1% |
| FY 2023 | $38.09M | 457 | 215 | 17 | +29.7% |
| FY 2024 | $26.80M | 403 | 214 | 13 | −29.6% |
| FY 2025 | $26.66M | 352 | 180 | 15 | −0.5% |
| FY 2026 | $17.82M | 305 | 192 | 11 | −33.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | 1330 | $93.96M | 761 | 173 | 47.0% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $47.40M | 99 | 18 | 23.7% |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | $15.94M | 381 | 7 | 8.0% |
| US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | 1434 | $13.79M | 884 | 296 | 6.9% |
| U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE | 1448 | $11.62M | 297 | 86 | 5.8% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $4.63M | 102 | 22 | 2.3% |
| BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | 1422 | $3.49M | 36 | 17 | 1.7% |
| FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE | 12G2 | $3.21M | 21 | 5 | 1.6% |
| BUREAU OF RECLAMATION | 1425 | $1.89M | 21 | 7 | 0.9% |
| AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | 12H2 | $1.38M | 44 | 16 | 0.7% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B516?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA | 1305M3 | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | $82.67M | 479 | 108 | 41.4% |
| W071 ENDIST PORTLAND | W9127N | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $30.63M | 54 | 6 | 15.3% |
| CINCINNATI ACQUISITION DIV (CAD) | 68HERC | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | $15.27M | 350 | 3 | 7.6% |
| W075 ENDIST SAN FRAN | W912P7 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $15.25M | 16 | 2 | 7.6% |
| OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS-DENVER | 140G02 | US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | $10.96M | 700 | 225 | 5.5% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA | 1305M2 | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | $8.30M | 82 | 24 | 4.2% |
| FWS, OVER SAT G/S | 140F0S | U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE | $5.72M | 25 | 7 | 2.9% |
| USDA, FSIS, OAS PCMB | 123A94 | FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE | $3.21M | 21 | 5 | 1.6% |
| NATIONAL OPERATIONS CENTER | 140L06 | BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | $2.99M | 9 | 3 | 1.5% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA | 1333MF | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | $2.87M | 190 | 68 | 1.4% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B516 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.I.S., INC. | $23.25M | 51 | 2 | 11.6% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| S P CRAMER & ASSOCIATES INC | $21.90M | 32 | 3 | 11.0% | May 20, 2026 |
| LYNKER TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $18.85M | 50 | 1 | 9.4% | Jan 22, 2026 |
| CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE | $15.10M | 16 | 2 | 7.6% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| TETRA TECH, INC. | $13.59M | 344 | 1 | 6.8% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| ATLANTIC STATES MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSION | $13.15M | 3 | 1 | 6.6% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES, LLC | $7.20M | 12 | 1 | 3.6% | May 7, 2025 |
| DATAFLOW/ALASKA, INC. | $5.30M | 9 | 1 | 2.7% | Aug 14, 2025 |
| FISH & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, FLORIDA | $3.68M | 12 | 1 | 1.8% | Aug 21, 2026 |
| PACIFIC STATES MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSION | $3.62M | 13 | 3 | 1.8% | Aug 7, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B516?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $73.25M | 287 | 81 | 36.7% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $49.66M | 787 | 251 | 24.9% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $31.83M | 678 | 92 | 15.9% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $11.00M | 252 | 73 | 5.5% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | $8.41M | 308 | 87 | 4.2% |
| 541513 | COMPUTER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES | $5.24M | 10 | 2 | 2.6% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $4.56M | 17 | 3 | 2.3% |
| 541370 | SURVEYING AND MAPPING (EXCEPT GEOPHYSICAL) SERVICES | $3.64M | 15 | 3 | 1.8% |
| 541614 | PROCESS, PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS CONSULTING SERVICES | $3.21M | 21 | 5 | 1.6% |
| 541618 | OTHER MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $2.22M | 7 | 1 | 1.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B516?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $39.10M | 1,805 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $86.72M | 733 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $72.14M | 187 |
| BPA CALL | $1.75M | 40 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B516?
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 $199.70M market as addressable.