01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B518 Special Studies/Analysis- Geophysical Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B518
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Geophysical across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B518 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B518 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$4.34M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $17.45M | 49 | 28 | 13 | — |
| FY 2021 | $2.52M | 28 | 18 | 12 | −85.6% |
| FY 2022 | $3.52M | 32 | 18 | 12 | +39.9% |
| FY 2023 | $7.91M | 46 | 22 | 11 | +124.9% |
| FY 2024 | $11.23M | 59 | 30 | 16 | +41.9% |
| FY 2025 | $491.6K | 41 | 23 | 9 | −95.6% |
| FY 2026 | $4.34M | 26 | 18 | 7 | +782.3% |
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 | $31.97M | 78 | 14 | 67.4% |
| U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | 7014 | $6.13M | 43 | 1 | 12.9% |
| U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) | 97ZS | $2.01M | 3 | 1 | 4.2% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $1.48M | 4 | 1 | 3.1% |
| BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT | 1435 | $879.0K | 10 | 3 | 1.9% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $855.7K | 6 | 2 | 1.8% |
| BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | 1422 | $779.0K | 14 | 2 | 1.6% |
| AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | 12H2 | $701.3K | 10 | 3 | 1.5% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $672.9K | 13 | 4 | 1.4% |
| NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | 1443 | $559.2K | 16 | 8 | 1.2% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B518?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W075 ENDIST ALBUQUERQUE | W912PP | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $28.01M | 12 | 1 | 59.0% |
| ADMINISTRATION FACILITIES TRAINING CONTRACTING DIVISION | 70B01C | U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | $6.13M | 43 | 1 | 12.9% |
| SOCCENT | H92277 | U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) | $2.01M | 3 | 1 | 4.2% |
| W072 ENDIST BUFFALO | W912P4 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $1.57M | 35 | 3 | 3.3% |
| NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) | 36C786 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $1.48M | 4 | 1 | 3.1% |
| W075 ENDIST LOS ANGELES | W912PL | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $939.0K | 3 | 1 | 2.0% |
| ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION | 140M01 | BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT | $879.0K | 10 | 3 | 1.9% |
| USDA ARS AFM APD | 1232SA | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | $640.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.3% |
| NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER | 80GSFC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $632.6K | 5 | 1 | 1.3% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK | N00189 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $596.9K | 11 | 2 | 1.3% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B518 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | $28.01M | 12 | 1 | 59.0% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| KFS, LLC | $6.13M | 43 | 1 | 12.9% | Sep 25, 2026 |
| BRACKISH CONSULTING LLC | $2.01M | 3 | 1 | 4.2% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| FOURFRONT DESIGN INC | $1.48M | 4 | 1 | 3.1% | Dec 17, 2024 |
| WEST CONSULTANTS, INC. | $939.0K | 3 | 1 | 2.0% | May 1, 2026 |
| SJB SERVICES, INC. | $761.9K | 9 | 1 | 1.6% | Feb 9, 2023 |
| G.E.M. ENVIRONMENTAL INC. | $757.7K | 6 | 1 | 1.6% | Aug 15, 2024 |
| COLLIER CONSULTING, INC. | $640.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.3% | Sep 10, 2026 |
| NEXUS COGNITIVE GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS LLC | $634.9K | 8 | 1 | 1.3% | Jun 14, 2022 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | $632.6K | 5 | 1 | 1.3% | Jul 18, 2024 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B518?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 562910 | REMEDIATION SERVICES | $28.05M | 14 | 2 | 59.1% |
| 541360 | GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYING AND MAPPING SERVICES | $12.05M | 103 | 31 | 25.4% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | $2.10M | 54 | 8 | 4.4% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $1.58M | 25 | 6 | 3.3% |
| 541370 | SURVEYING AND MAPPING (EXCEPT GEOPHYSICAL) SERVICES | $1.20M | 10 | 4 | 2.5% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $744.4K | 8 | 3 | 1.6% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $604.4K | 11 | 5 | 1.3% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $286.2K | 30 | 10 | 0.6% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $266.9K | 4 | 1 | 0.6% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $223.1K | 2 | 2 | 0.5% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B518?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $11.23M | 126 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $6.33M | 113 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $29.57M | 28 |
| BPA CALL | $327.9K | 14 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B518?
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 $47.45M market as addressable.