01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B538 Special Studies/Analysis- Intelligence Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B538
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Intelligence across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B538 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B538 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$10.34M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $370.99M | 67 | 23 | 9 | — |
| FY 2021 | $113.90M | 95 | 20 | 7 | −69.3% |
| FY 2022 | $97.79M | 81 | 19 | 11 | −14.1% |
| FY 2023 | $67.03M | 77 | 21 | 13 | −31.5% |
| FY 2024 | $72.93M | 40 | 12 | 10 | +8.8% |
| FY 2025 | $24.40M | 63 | 17 | 12 | −66.5% |
| FY 2026 | $10.34M | 33 | 12 | 8 | −57.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4732 | $403.92M | 94 | 8 | 53.3% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $185.03M | 142 | 7 | 24.4% |
| DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES | 2001 | $114.64M | 95 | 4 | 15.1% |
| DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY (DCSA) | 97AV | $37.61M | 15 | 2 | 5.0% |
| U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | 7014 | $4.21M | 9 | 2 | 0.6% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $4.07M | 21 | 7 | 0.5% |
| TREASURY COMMON SERVICES CENTER | 2099 | $2.80M | 4 | 2 | 0.4% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | $2.44M | 35 | 7 | 0.3% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $1.68M | 8 | 1 | 0.2% |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $716.7K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B538?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSA FAS AAS FEDSIM | 47QFCA | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $404.03M | 86 | 2 | 53.3% |
| W6QK ACC-RSA | W58RGZ | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $123.34M | 87 | 1 | 16.3% |
| TREASURY OPERATIONS | 2032H3 | DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES | $114.64M | 95 | 4 | 15.1% |
| W6QK ACC-APG ADELPHI | W911QX | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $48.42M | 16 | 1 | 6.4% |
| DEFENSE CI AND SECURITY AGENCY | HS0021 | DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY (DCSA) | $37.61M | 15 | 2 | 5.0% |
| BORDER ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISION | 70B03C | U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | $4.21M | 9 | 2 | 0.6% |
| 0410 AQ HQ CONTRACT AUG | W912PX | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $4.10M | 11 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 0410 AQ HQ CONTRACT | W912CL | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $2.90M | 9 | 1 | 0.4% |
| W6QM MICC FDO FT BRAGG | W91247 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $2.63M | 11 | 1 | 0.3% |
| W6QK ACC-APG NATICK | W911QY | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $2.54M | 3 | 2 | 0.3% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B538 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CACI INC FEDERAL | $226.51M | 27 | 1 | 29.9% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. | $177.52M | 59 | 1 | 23.4% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| LEIDOS, INC. | $170.84M | 105 | 2 | 22.6% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | $89.59M | 51 | 2 | 11.8% | Sep 25, 2026 |
| CHEROKEE INSIGHTS LLC | $37.00M | 14 | 1 | 4.9% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. | $19.89M | 42 | 2 | 2.6% | Jan 28, 2026 |
| GUIDEHOUSE INC. | $7.33M | 12 | 2 | 1.0% | Sep 23, 2026 |
| PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE | $7.00M | 20 | 1 | 0.9% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| THOMSON REUTERS SPECIAL SERVICES LLC | $4.21M | 6 | 1 | 0.6% | Jul 25, 2022 |
| BOEING COMPANY, THE | $2.72M | 16 | 2 | 0.4% | Aug 20, 2024 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B538?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $226.51M | 27 | 1 | 29.9% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $185.09M | 94 | 10 | 24.4% |
| 488190 | OTHER SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR AIR TRANSPORTATION | $170.84M | 105 | 1 | 22.6% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $120.82M | 107 | 8 | 16.0% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $38.77M | 24 | 7 | 5.1% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $8.31M | 26 | 3 | 1.1% |
| 519190 | ALL OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES | $4.21M | 9 | 2 | 0.6% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $1.18M | 2 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 334220 | RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $1.16M | 5 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 519130 | INTERNET PUBLISHING AND BROADCASTING AND WEB SEARCH PORTALS | $402.4K | 13 | 2 | 0.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B538?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $455.69M | 193 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $177.88M | 132 |
| BPA CALL | $117.64M | 94 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $6.17M | 37 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B538?
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 $757.38M market as addressable.