01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B525 Special Studies/Analysis- Natural Resource Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B525
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Natural Resource across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B525 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B525 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$3.77M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $4.56M | 181 | 70 | 10 | — |
| FY 2021 | $4.67M | 143 | 64 | 13 | +2.5% |
| FY 2022 | $4.09M | 109 | 60 | 14 | −12.4% |
| FY 2023 | $3.25M | 121 | 60 | 10 | −20.5% |
| FY 2024 | $6.30M | 136 | 73 | 13 | +93.8% |
| FY 2025 | $2.51M | 106 | 51 | 13 | −60.2% |
| FY 2026 | $3.77M | 84 | 57 | 11 | +50.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | 1422 | $9.60M | 351 | 39 | 32.9% |
| NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | 1443 | $6.57M | 76 | 28 | 22.5% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $2.60M | 120 | 41 | 8.9% |
| US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | 1434 | $2.15M | 136 | 54 | 7.4% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $2.10M | 17 | 2 | 7.2% |
| BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS | 1450 | $1.32M | 29 | 4 | 4.5% |
| BUREAU OF RECLAMATION | 1425 | $897.5K | 18 | 3 | 3.1% |
| U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE | 1448 | $880.4K | 71 | 26 | 3.0% |
| FARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTER | 12D0 | $650.8K | 3 | 1 | 2.2% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $628.6K | 23 | 9 | 2.2% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B525?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON CONTRACTING OFFICE | 140P21 | NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | $3.34M | 21 | 7 | 11.5% |
| NATIONAL OPERATIONS CENTER | 140L06 | BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | $2.71M | 90 | 7 | 9.3% |
| FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | 75F401 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | $2.10M | 17 | 2 | 7.2% |
| OREGON STATE OFFICE | 140L43 | BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | $2.08M | 60 | 10 | 7.1% |
| OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS-DENVER | 140G02 | US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | $1.78M | 114 | 43 | 6.1% |
| SER SOUTH MABO (54000) | 140P54 | NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | $1.20M | 5 | 3 | 4.1% |
| NAVAJO REGION | 140A09 | BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS | $1.17M | 26 | 3 | 4.0% |
| USDA-FS, STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING BRANCH | 12363N | FOREST SERVICE | $1.12M | 7 | 4 | 3.8% |
| NEVADA STATE OFFICE | 140L39 | BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | $1.06M | 18 | 5 | 3.6% |
| WYOMING STATE OFFICE | 140L62 | BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | $779.8K | 13 | 4 | 2.7% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B525 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP, INC. | $2.98M | 15 | 2 | 10.2% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION | $2.81M | 10 | 2 | 9.6% | Sep 3, 2021 |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $1.96M | 15 | 1 | 6.7% | Sep 22, 2026 |
| SISKIYOU BIOSURVEY LLC | $1.85M | 39 | 2 | 6.3% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY | $1.26M | 10 | 2 | 4.3% | Apr 23, 2026 |
| BRIC, LLC | $923.6K | 27 | 2 | 3.2% | Dec 19, 2024 |
| GEOSYSTEMS ANALYSIS, INC. | $856.2K | 17 | 2 | 2.9% | Apr 18, 2024 |
| VIBRANT PLANET, PBC | $786.3K | 2 | 1 | 2.7% | Nov 4, 2024 |
| LOGAN SIMPSON DESIGN INC. | $734.9K | 60 | 1 | 2.5% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| RABE, ANDREA | $690.8K | 14 | 2 | 2.4% | Apr 23, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B525?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $14.55M | 426 | 56 | 49.9% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $4.58M | 91 | 20 | 15.7% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $3.48M | 113 | 46 | 11.9% |
| 115310 | SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR FORESTRY | $2.09M | 60 | 27 | 7.2% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $870.5K | 58 | 20 | 3.0% |
| 541360 | GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYING AND MAPPING SERVICES | $744.8K | 11 | 4 | 2.6% |
| 924120 | ADMINISTRATION OF CONSERVATION PROGRAMS | $464.2K | 5 | 1 | 1.6% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | $448.4K | 27 | 9 | 1.5% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $426.0K | 10 | 3 | 1.5% |
| 813312 | ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION AND WILDLIFE ORGANIZATIONS | $306.0K | 8 | 3 | 1.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B525?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $12.53M | 388 |
| BPA CALL | $5.11M | 267 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $11.23M | 193 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $291.9K | 32 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B525?
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 $29.16M market as addressable.