01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B537 Special Studies/Analysis- Medical/Health Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B537
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Medical/Health across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B537 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B537 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$117.83M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $131.04M | 298 | 134 | 25 | — |
| FY 2021 | $192.88M | 284 | 126 | 24 | +47.2% |
| FY 2022 | $156.70M | 357 | 133 | 24 | −18.8% |
| FY 2023 | $150.54M | 343 | 117 | 29 | −3.9% |
| FY 2024 | $126.91M | 335 | 118 | 26 | −15.7% |
| FY 2025 | $106.36M | 284 | 106 | 28 | −16.2% |
| FY 2026 | $117.83M | 232 | 90 | 24 | +10.8% |
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 | $490.38M | 545 | 57 | 49.9% |
| CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES | 7530 | $142.89M | 38 | 4 | 14.5% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $66.23M | 236 | 64 | 6.7% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 97DH | $62.03M | 54 | 9 | 6.3% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $55.57M | 229 | 60 | 5.7% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $47.05M | 182 | 29 | 4.8% |
| AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY | 7528 | $33.02M | 24 | 2 | 3.4% |
| SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | 2800 | $10.46M | 16 | 2 | 1.1% |
| OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR FINANCIAL RESOURCES (ASFR) | 7571 | $10.04M | 2 | 2 | 1.0% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $9.61M | 272 | 16 | 1.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B537?
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 | $490.38M | 545 | 57 | 49.9% |
| OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT | 75FCMC | CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES | $142.89M | 38 | 4 | 14.5% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $66.23M | 236 | 64 | 6.7% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY | HT0011 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | $61.20M | 38 | 7 | 6.2% |
| AHRQ/HEALTHCARE RESEARCH QUALITY | 75Q801 | AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY | $33.02M | 24 | 2 | 3.4% |
| SAC FREDERICK (36C10X) | 36C10X | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $30.92M | 28 | 7 | 3.1% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO | 75N980 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $19.85M | 82 | 1 | 2.0% |
| NIH NCI | 75N910 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $15.31M | 56 | 12 | 1.6% |
| 245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245) | 36C245 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $14.39M | 28 | 4 | 1.5% |
| SSA OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS | 283213 | SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | $10.46M | 16 | 2 | 1.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B537 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARVARD PILGRIM HEALTH CARE INC | $195.39M | 90 | 2 | 19.9% | Sep 24, 2026 |
| EMPOWER AI, INC. | $153.09M | 31 | 1 | 15.6% | Sep 14, 2026 |
| ACUMEN, LLC | $62.70M | 27 | 2 | 6.4% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| LEWIN GROUP, INC., THE | $60.48M | 15 | 1 | 6.2% | Sep 25, 2026 |
| IQVIA GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS INC | $39.58M | 31 | 1 | 4.0% | Sep 25, 2026 |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | $38.65M | 28 | 1 | 3.9% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES | $36.68M | 155 | 12 | 3.7% | Sep 22, 2026 |
| MIPPS, LLC | $35.98M | 9 | 1 | 3.7% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | $32.49M | 17 | 1 | 3.3% | May 1, 2023 |
| HEALTHAGEN LLC | $31.33M | 18 | 1 | 3.2% | Sep 25, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B537?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 518210 | COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS, DATA PROCESSING, WEB HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | $458.51M | 253 | 14 | 46.7% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $201.00M | 149 | 36 | 20.5% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $89.07M | 242 | 26 | 9.1% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $42.82M | 191 | 43 | 4.4% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $39.18M | 20 | 3 | 4.0% |
| 622110 | GENERAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HOSPITALS | $32.36M | 250 | 10 | 3.3% |
| 621511 | MEDICAL LABORATORIES | $17.69M | 122 | 27 | 1.8% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $13.80M | 84 | 17 | 1.4% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $12.92M | 95 | 15 | 1.3% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $11.64M | 22 | 5 | 1.2% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B537?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $744.12M | 1,171 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $33.63M | 549 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $183.07M | 320 |
| BPA CALL | $21.44M | 93 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B537?
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 $982.26M market as addressable.