01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B529 Special Studies/Analysis- Scientific Data Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B529
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Scientific Data across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B529 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B529 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $85.60M | 1,036 | 505 | 40 | — |
| FY 2021 | $102.21M | 1,002 | 538 | 41 | +19.4% |
| FY 2022 | $122.27M | 1,066 | 504 | 48 | +19.6% |
| FY 2023 | $159.52M | 975 | 495 | 48 | +30.5% |
| FY 2024 | $156.85M | 1,049 | 523 | 54 | −1.7% |
| FY 2025 | $136.65M | 857 | 441 | 52 | −12.9% |
| FY 2026 | $142.51M | 832 | 415 | 46 | +4.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $189.74M | 1,078 | 147 | 21.0% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $143.29M | 532 | 112 | 15.8% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $109.60M | 374 | 84 | 12.1% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $101.35M | 75 | 14 | 11.2% |
| OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | 1605 | $36.78M | 29 | 8 | 4.1% |
| NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 4900 | $35.30M | 53 | 7 | 3.9% |
| NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | 1330 | $27.20M | 378 | 98 | 3.0% |
| SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | 2800 | $24.49M | 13 | 1 | 2.7% |
| US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | 1434 | $24.40M | 1,390 | 434 | 2.7% |
| BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT | 1435 | $22.96M | 135 | 26 | 2.5% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B529?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | 75F401 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | $189.74M | 1,078 | 147 | 21.0% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $109.60M | 374 | 84 | 12.1% |
| FA7022 AMIC DET 2 OL PATRICK PKA | FA7022 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $92.61M | 36 | 4 | 10.2% |
| NIH NCI | 75N910 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $91.00M | 315 | 68 | 10.0% |
| DOL - CAS DIVISION 2 PROCUREMENT | 1605C2 | OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | $36.60M | 15 | 3 | 4.0% |
| DIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORT | 491004 | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | $35.30M | 53 | 7 | 3.9% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH NIEHS | 75N960 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $28.68M | 59 | 12 | 3.2% |
| SSA OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS | 283213 | SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | $24.49M | 13 | 1 | 2.7% |
| ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION | 140M01 | BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT | $22.96M | 135 | 26 | 2.5% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA | 1305M3 | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | $18.68M | 235 | 50 | 2.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B529 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQVIA GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS INC | $65.56M | 39 | 3 | 7.2% | Sep 10, 2026 |
| MANTECH ADVANCED SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $47.23M | 20 | 2 | 5.2% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. | $43.68M | 37 | 3 | 4.8% | Sep 25, 2026 |
| RIVA SOLUTIONS, INC. | $34.51M | 11 | 2 | 3.8% | Jun 7, 2024 |
| GRYPHON TECHNOLOGIES, L.C. | $29.79M | 18 | 1 | 3.3% | Oct 22, 2025 |
| SOURCE HEALTHCARE ANALYTICS, LLC | $28.93M | 10 | 1 | 3.2% | Apr 13, 2026 |
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | $25.50M | 130 | 5 | 2.8% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| MATHEMATICA INC. | $24.49M | 13 | 1 | 2.7% | Feb 20, 2025 |
| MCCRONE ASSOCIATES INC | $20.63M | 8 | 1 | 2.3% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL CANCER REGISTRIES INC | $18.04M | 70 | 2 | 2.0% | Aug 25, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B529?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $147.19M | 1,558 | 410 | 16.3% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | $132.29M | 959 | 239 | 14.6% |
| 518210 | DATA PROCESSING, HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | $92.17M | 211 | 47 | 10.2% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $73.56M | 789 | 198 | 8.1% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $68.66M | 367 | 66 | 7.6% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $58.70M | 470 | 136 | 6.5% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $54.27M | 98 | 23 | 6.0% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $49.72M | 106 | 18 | 5.5% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $34.38M | 137 | 18 | 3.8% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $33.19M | 79 | 21 | 3.7% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B529?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $108.12M | 3,716 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $554.23M | 1,941 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $229.43M | 803 |
| BPA CALL | $13.82M | 357 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B529?
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 $905.60M market as addressable.