01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B522 Special Studies/Analysis- Legal Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B522
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Legal across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B522 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B522 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$4.84M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $2.07M | 73 | 31 | 15 | — |
| FY 2021 | $2.37M | 67 | 30 | 16 | +14.5% |
| FY 2022 | $2.62M | 84 | 36 | 19 | +10.2% |
| FY 2023 | $4.97M | 59 | 31 | 20 | +89.9% |
| FY 2024 | $6.00M | 69 | 29 | 19 | +20.6% |
| FY 2025 | $6.91M | 95 | 31 | 20 | +15.1% |
| FY 2026 | $4.84M | 62 | 23 | 18 | −29.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | 7012 | $7.55M | 30 | 3 | 25.3% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $5.99M | 13 | 1 | 20.1% |
| OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | 6901 | $4.61M | 71 | 3 | 15.5% |
| OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | 1501 | $4.02M | 45 | 7 | 13.5% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $1.28M | 36 | 5 | 4.3% |
| UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | 9568 | $1.14M | 32 | 3 | 3.8% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $1.13M | 114 | 16 | 3.8% |
| OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | 1605 | $727.5K | 7 | 2 | 2.4% |
| DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY (DCSA) | 97AV | $638.3K | 20 | 4 | 2.1% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $454.7K | 4 | 1 | 1.5% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B522?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NICHD | 75N940 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $5.99M | 13 | 1 | 20.1% |
| 693JK4 OST | 693JK4 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | $4.61M | 71 | 3 | 15.5% |
| CIVIL DIVISION | 15JC1V | OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | $4.20M | 16 | 2 | 14.1% |
| DETENTION COMPLIANCE AND REMOVALS | 70CDCR | U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | $3.95M | 18 | 1 | 13.3% |
| INVESTIGATIONS AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT DALLAS | 70CMSD | U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | $3.59M | 12 | 2 | 12.1% |
| OFFICE OF CONTRACTS | 951700 | UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | $1.14M | 32 | 3 | 3.8% |
| W6QK ACC-RSA | W9124P | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $846.3K | 6 | 1 | 2.8% |
| DOL - CAS DIVISION 5 PROCUREMENT | 1605C5 | OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | $729.0K | 6 | 1 | 2.4% |
| DEFENSE CI AND SECURITY AGENCY | HS0021 | DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY (DCSA) | $638.3K | 20 | 4 | 2.1% |
| FA7014 AFDW PK | FA7014 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $454.7K | 4 | 1 | 1.5% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B522 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYNERGY ENTERPRISES, INC. | $5.99M | 13 | 1 | 20.1% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| RELX INC | $4.70M | 46 | 6 | 15.8% | Sep 15, 2026 |
| DSSP CONSULTING, INC. | $3.27M | 9 | 1 | 11.0% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| YUDRIO INC | $2.92M | 6 | 1 | 9.8% | Jul 17, 2026 |
| WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION | $2.65M | 38 | 5 | 8.9% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| BOWHEAD PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | $2.16M | 39 | 1 | 7.2% | Sep 3, 2026 |
| STRATEGIC OPERATIONAL SOLUTIONS INC. | $1.28M | 10 | 1 | 4.3% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| ABACUS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION | $846.3K | 6 | 1 | 2.8% | May 14, 2026 |
| GILCHRIST LAW FIRM, P.A., THE | $729.0K | 6 | 1 | 2.4% | May 20, 2026 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $712.5K | 80 | 1 | 2.4% | Sep 16, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B522?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 519290 | WEB SEARCH PORTALS AND ALL OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES | $9.11M | 37 | 4 | 30.6% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $3.40M | 18 | 7 | 11.4% |
| 541199 | ALL OTHER LEGAL SERVICES | $3.10M | 130 | 27 | 10.4% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $2.92M | 6 | 1 | 9.8% |
| 519190 | ALL OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES | $2.04M | 31 | 2 | 6.8% |
| 519130 | INTERNET PUBLISHING AND BROADCASTING AND WEB SEARCH PORTALS | $1.99M | 18 | 2 | 6.7% |
| 541110 | OFFICES OF LAWYERS | $1.47M | 54 | 10 | 4.9% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $1.28M | 10 | 1 | 4.3% |
| 922130 | LEGAL COUNSEL AND PROSECUTION | $1.12M | 81 | 13 | 3.7% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $934.0K | 16 | 2 | 3.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B522?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $9.63M | 220 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $10.07M | 179 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $9.90M | 82 |
| BPA CALL | $171.8K | 28 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B522?
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 $29.78M market as addressable.