01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B542 Special Studies/Analysis- Educational Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B542
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Educational across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B542 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B542 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$49.93M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $71.94M | 132 | 52 | 21 | — |
| FY 2021 | $47.83M | 167 | 68 | 23 | −33.5% |
| FY 2022 | $76.31M | 188 | 76 | 22 | +59.5% |
| FY 2023 | $96.67M | 149 | 62 | 23 | +26.7% |
| FY 2024 | $115.76M | 158 | 62 | 24 | +19.8% |
| FY 2025 | $29.78M | 171 | 59 | 18 | −74.3% |
| FY 2026 | $49.93M | 121 | 45 | 16 | +67.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF | 9100 | $415.20M | 513 | 45 | 85.0% |
| NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 4900 | $30.11M | 59 | 6 | 6.2% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $8.22M | 119 | 19 | 1.7% |
| DEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA) | 97F2 | $7.40M | 6 | 2 | 1.5% |
| BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS | 1450 | $4.33M | 13 | 3 | 0.9% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $3.55M | 8 | 4 | 0.7% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $3.31M | 9 | 4 | 0.7% |
| US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | 1434 | $3.06M | 25 | 5 | 0.6% |
| FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | 7022 | $2.71M | 46 | 11 | 0.6% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $2.32M | 14 | 2 | 0.5% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B542?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACTS AND ACQUISTIONS MANAGEMEN | 919900 | EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF | $412.62M | 493 | 31 | 84.5% |
| DIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORT | 491004 | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | $30.11M | 59 | 6 | 6.2% |
| DOD EDUCATION ACTIVITY | HE1254 | DEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA) | $7.40M | 6 | 2 | 1.5% |
| ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM | 19AQMM | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $6.47M | 29 | 5 | 1.3% |
| BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS | 140A16 | BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS | $4.33M | 7 | 1 | 0.9% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $3.55M | 8 | 4 | 0.7% |
| OFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTS | 140G03 | US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | $3.06M | 25 | 5 | 0.6% |
| FA7000 10 CONS LGC | FA7000 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $3.05M | 6 | 2 | 0.6% |
| PREPAREDNESS SECTION(PRE20) | 70FA20 | FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | $2.71M | 46 | 11 | 0.6% |
| NATIONAL ASSESSMENT GOVERNING BOARD | 919959 | EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF | $2.60M | 7 | 4 | 0.5% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B542 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | $182.21M | 149 | 3 | 37.3% | Aug 27, 2026 |
| WESTAT, INC. | $86.06M | 79 | 2 | 17.6% | Aug 7, 2026 |
| APPLIED ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT CORP | $52.20M | 24 | 1 | 10.7% | Sep 14, 2026 |
| AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | $42.00M | 55 | 1 | 8.6% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER | $23.16M | 26 | 2 | 4.7% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| SANAMETRIX, INC. | $12.80M | 36 | 1 | 2.6% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $12.07M | 13 | 1 | 2.5% | Sep 17, 2026 |
| COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION BOARD | $5.83M | 9 | 2 | 1.2% | Feb 29, 2024 |
| THE MITRE CORPORATION | $5.82M | 18 | 1 | 1.2% | Sep 21, 2026 |
| STICHTING I.E.A. SECRETARIAAT NEDERLAND | $5.23M | 6 | 1 | 1.1% | Feb 10, 2025 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B542?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $164.06M | 238 | 25 | 33.6% |
| 541219 | OTHER ACCOUNTING SERVICES | $145.79M | 82 | 2 | 29.9% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $111.75M | 238 | 34 | 22.9% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $21.42M | 27 | 5 | 4.4% |
| 611710 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES | $14.99M | 172 | 63 | 3.1% |
| 541618 | OTHER MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $7.14M | 34 | 6 | 1.5% |
| 611691 | EXAM PREPARATION AND TUTORING | $5.83M | 7 | 2 | 1.2% |
| 541613 | MARKETING CONSULTING SERVICES | $5.62M | 11 | 2 | 1.2% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $4.12M | 29 | 9 | 0.8% |
| 813920 | PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS | $1.60M | 32 | 7 | 0.3% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B542?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $267.93M | 370 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $17.96M | 330 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $157.21M | 259 |
| BPA CALL | $45.11M | 127 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B542?
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 $488.21M market as addressable.