01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC H296 Equipment And Materials Testing- Ores, Minerals, And Their Primary Products Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code H296
Federal contract activity classified under Equipment And Materials Testing- Ores, Minerals, And Their Primary Products across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC H296 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC H296 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$385
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $91.1K | 21 | 10 | 5 | — |
| FY 2021 | -$23.5K | 17 | 9 | 5 | −125.8% |
| FY 2022 | $6.0K | 5 | 4 | 4 | +125.7% |
| FY 2023 | $8.5K | 4 | 2 | 2 | +40.8% |
| FY 2024 | $50.0K | 7 | 4 | 3 | +489.8% |
| FY 2025 | -$1.1K | 2 | 2 | 2 | −102.3% |
| FY 2026 | -$385 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +66.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | 1434 | $119.3K | 20 | 3 | 91.3% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $22.4K | 16 | 4 | 17.1% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $5.0K | 1 | 1 | 3.8% |
| FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION | 6925 | $3.5K | 9 | 3 | 2.7% |
| U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | 7012 | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | -$19.5K | 9 | 2 | -14.9% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC H296?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONAL | 140G01 | US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | $119.3K | 20 | 3 | 91.3% |
| W076 ENDIST FT WORTH | W9126G | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $32.4K | 4 | 1 | 24.8% |
| W6QK ACC WVA | W911PT | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $5.3K | 2 | 1 | 4.1% |
| NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD GF | N42158 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $5.0K | 1 | 1 | 3.8% |
| 248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248) | 36C248 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $4.0K | 1 | 1 | 3.1% |
| 690567 WESTERN FEDERAL LANDS DIV | 690567 | FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION | $3.5K | 9 | 3 | 2.7% |
| INVESTIGATIONS AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT DALLAS | 70CMSD | U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| W07V ENDIST ST PAUL | W912ES | DEPT OF THE ARMY | -$15.3K | 10 | 2 | -11.7% |
| 252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252) | 36C252 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | -$23.6K | 8 | 1 | -18.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC H296 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAZ-TECH DRILLING, INC. | $75.0K | 4 | 1 | 57.4% | Jan 6, 2021 |
| BETA ANALYTIC, INC. | $71.7K | 12 | 1 | 54.9% | Aug 20, 2026 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS | $39.2K | 2 | 1 | 30.0% | Jul 7, 2021 |
| TEAM CONSULTANTS INC | $32.4K | 4 | 1 | 24.8% | Oct 24, 2024 |
| SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA, THE | $8.4K | 6 | 1 | 6.4% | Aug 6, 2021 |
| ATLANTIC TESTING LABORATORIES, LIMITED | $5.3K | 2 | 1 | 4.1% | Jan 29, 2024 |
| SCIENTIFIC ANALYTICAL INSTITUTE, INC. | $5.0K | 1 | 1 | 3.8% | Oct 9, 2019 |
| TIERRA CONSULTING GROUP, LLC | $4.0K | 1 | 1 | 3.1% | Aug 31, 2024 |
| BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION | $2.1K | 4 | 1 | 1.6% | Sep 29, 2020 |
| VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE & STATE UNIVERSITY | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% | Jan 5, 2022 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC H296?
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC H296?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $79.7K | 35 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $42.2K | 10 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | -$23.6K | 8 |
| BPA CALL | $32.4K | 4 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC H296?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140G0124F0343 | BETA ANALYTIC, INC. | Aug 20, 2026 | -$385 | 541380 | US GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONAL |
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 $130.7K market as addressable.