01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B528 Special Studies/Analysis- Regulatory Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B528
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Regulatory across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B528 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B528 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$39.93M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $40.88M | 253 | 37 | 18 | — |
| FY 2021 | $35.17M | 245 | 41 | 23 | −14.0% |
| FY 2022 | $35.87M | 238 | 38 | 23 | +2.0% |
| FY 2023 | $33.90M | 212 | 34 | 17 | −5.5% |
| FY 2024 | $25.72M | 147 | 30 | 16 | −24.1% |
| FY 2025 | $27.16M | 147 | 38 | 19 | +5.6% |
| FY 2026 | $39.93M | 73 | 31 | 15 | +47.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES | 7530 | $100.27M | 122 | 12 | 42.0% |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | $59.60M | 785 | 12 | 25.0% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $40.10M | 76 | 5 | 16.8% |
| DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | 97AK | $8.17M | 37 | 2 | 3.4% |
| BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | 1422 | $6.04M | 5 | 3 | 2.5% |
| TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | 7013 | $5.83M | 13 | 3 | 2.4% |
| DEFENSE MICROELECTRONICS ACTIVITY (DMEA) | 9771 | $5.39M | 12 | 2 | 2.3% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $3.11M | 50 | 2 | 1.3% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $1.77M | 18 | 6 | 0.7% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $1.13M | 8 | 2 | 0.5% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B528?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT | 75FCMC | CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES | $100.27M | 122 | 12 | 42.0% |
| CINCINNATI ACQUISITION DIV (CAD) | 68HERC | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | $54.32M | 715 | 11 | 22.8% |
| FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | 75F401 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | $40.10M | 76 | 5 | 16.8% |
| DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY | HC1047 | DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | $8.22M | 36 | 2 | 3.4% |
| NATIONAL OPERATIONS CENTER | 140L06 | BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | $6.04M | 5 | 3 | 2.5% |
| DEFENSE MICROELECTRONICS ACTIVITY | HQ0727 | DEFENSE MICROELECTRONICS ACTIVITY (DMEA) | $5.39M | 12 | 2 | 2.3% |
| CREDENTIALING, SCREENING & INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS | 70T020 | TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | $5.22M | 10 | 3 | 2.2% |
| HEADQUARTERS ACQUISITION DIV (HQAD) | 68HERH | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | $3.99M | 44 | 3 | 1.7% |
| HQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000 | 70Z023 | U.S. COAST GUARD | $3.11M | 50 | 2 | 1.3% |
| NAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHEAST | N69450 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $1.76M | 13 | 1 | 0.7% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B528 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | $56.94M | 33 | 3 | 23.9% | Sep 28, 2026 |
| ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | $36.21M | 470 | 5 | 15.2% | Sep 11, 2026 |
| LEWIS & ELLIS, INC. | $23.44M | 19 | 1 | 9.8% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| SENSA SOLUTIONS, INC. | $9.72M | 14 | 1 | 4.1% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| S C & A, INC. | $8.34M | 81 | 4 | 3.5% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | $8.07M | 51 | 2 | 3.4% | Aug 7, 2026 |
| RICHARD H SWEETMAN IV | $7.82M | 11 | 1 | 3.3% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| SUSQUEHANNA ACTUARIAL CONSULTING INCORPORATED | $7.47M | 11 | 1 | 3.1% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP, INC. | $7.45M | 81 | 2 | 3.1% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| BLUESTONE LOGIC, LLC | $7.27M | 33 | 1 | 3.0% | Jun 26, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B528?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $103.56M | 319 | 27 | 43.4% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $66.96M | 800 | 21 | 28.1% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $30.25M | 20 | 2 | 12.7% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $10.54M | 59 | 12 | 4.4% |
| 541211 | OFFICES OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS | $8.83M | 9 | 1 | 3.7% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $8.17M | 37 | 2 | 3.4% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $5.34M | 16 | 4 | 2.2% |
| 562998 | ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES | $1.76M | 13 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $1.57M | 2 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 561499 | ALL OTHER BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES | $492.6K | 3 | 1 | 0.2% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B528?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $163.68M | 733 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $22.47M | 297 |
| BPA CALL | $45.38M | 237 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $7.10M | 48 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B528?
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 $238.62M market as addressable.