01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B553 Special Studies/Analysis- Communications Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B553
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Communications across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B553 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B553 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$1.71M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $4.49M | 216 | 61 | 19 | — |
| FY 2021 | $9.53M | 171 | 56 | 24 | +112.2% |
| FY 2022 | $14.71M | 197 | 50 | 20 | +54.5% |
| FY 2023 | $17.22M | 176 | 57 | 18 | +17.0% |
| FY 2024 | $11.12M | 146 | 42 | 16 | −35.4% |
| FY 2025 | $8.18M | 94 | 27 | 12 | −26.4% |
| FY 2026 | $1.71M | 59 | 25 | 11 | −79.1% |
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 BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | 1549 | $22.93M | 63 | 6 | 34.2% |
| FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | 7022 | $11.79M | 35 | 3 | 17.6% |
| UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | 9568 | $7.82M | 165 | 21 | 11.7% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $4.74M | 363 | 39 | 7.1% |
| DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | 97AK | $4.28M | 22 | 2 | 6.4% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $3.46M | 9 | 4 | 5.2% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $3.05M | 8 | 4 | 4.6% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $3.03M | 177 | 17 | 4.5% |
| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4732 | $1.78M | 5 | 1 | 2.7% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $1.28M | 31 | 4 | 1.9% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B553?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIVISION 1200 | 15F067 | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | $22.93M | 63 | 6 | 34.2% |
| NATIONAL CONTINUITY SECTION(CON50) | 70FA50 | FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | $9.76M | 30 | 3 | 14.6% |
| OFFICE OF CONTRACTS | 951700 | UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | $7.77M | 157 | 21 | 11.6% |
| DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY | HC1047 | DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | $4.34M | 20 | 1 | 6.5% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $3.46M | 9 | 4 | 5.2% |
| FA7146 SAF OC PK | FA7146 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $2.90M | 6 | 2 | 4.3% |
| FCC YAZOO CITY | 15B315 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $2.12M | 42 | 1 | 3.2% |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINMENT | 70FA31 | FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | $2.04M | 5 | 1 | 3.0% |
| GSA FAS AAS REGION 11 | 47QFDA | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $1.78M | 5 | 1 | 2.7% |
| 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244) | 36C244 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $1.24M | 20 | 1 | 1.9% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B553 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRECISION GROUP, LLC, THE | $19.49M | 32 | 1 | 29.1% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| THE MITRE CORPORATION | $5.23M | 17 | 1 | 7.8% | Aug 18, 2026 |
| PERATON INC. | $4.34M | 20 | 1 | 6.5% | Apr 27, 2023 |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, THE | $3.31M | 14 | 1 | 4.9% | Aug 17, 2026 |
| RAND CORPORATION, THE | $3.25M | 4 | 1 | 4.8% | Aug 17, 2026 |
| ADVANCED COMPUTER CONCEPTS, INC. | $3.23M | 24 | 1 | 4.8% | Sep 19, 2024 |
| ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | $2.99M | 5 | 2 | 4.5% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| NEW FRONTIER INNOVATIONS LLC | $2.86M | 5 | 1 | 4.3% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $2.65M | 158 | 2 | 4.0% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC | $2.12M | 42 | 1 | 3.2% | Jan 22, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B553?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $19.51M | 33 | 2 | 29.1% |
| 541910 | MARKETING RESEARCH AND PUBLIC OPINION POLLING | $7.33M | 143 | 14 | 11.0% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $5.23M | 17 | 1 | 7.8% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $4.28M | 22 | 2 | 6.4% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $3.75M | 15 | 5 | 5.6% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $3.67M | 78 | 9 | 5.5% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $3.66M | 32 | 5 | 5.5% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $3.43M | 13 | 7 | 5.1% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $3.29M | 6 | 3 | 4.9% |
| 517311 | WIRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS | $2.23M | 79 | 13 | 3.3% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B553?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $7.19M | 421 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $47.04M | 401 |
| BPA CALL | $7.39M | 175 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $5.36M | 62 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B553?
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 $66.97M market as addressable.