01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC Q301 Reference Laboratory Testing Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code Q301
Federal contract activity classified under Reference Laboratory Testing across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC Q301 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC Q301 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$413.10M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $1.45B | 6,288 | 974 | 56 | — |
| FY 2021 | $2.93B | 6,248 | 977 | 59 | +102.2% |
| FY 2022 | $2.01B | 6,120 | 980 | 59 | −31.4% |
| FY 2023 | $543.97M | 5,431 | 970 | 56 | −73.0% |
| FY 2024 | $488.68M | 5,487 | 919 | 58 | −10.2% |
| FY 2025 | $512.35M | 5,144 | 814 | 60 | +4.8% |
| FY 2026 | $413.10M | 4,934 | 694 | 61 | −19.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $1.92B | 13,859 | 584 | 23.0% |
| OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION (ASA) | 7570 | $1.79B | 117 | 10 | 21.5% |
| OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE | 7505 | $1.49B | 42 | 9 | 17.8% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $1.10B | 4,997 | 765 | 13.1% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $726.12M | 5,187 | 238 | 8.7% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $501.81M | 597 | 125 | 6.0% |
| INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE | 7527 | $204.66M | 3,604 | 128 | 2.4% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $95.56M | 6,596 | 59 | 1.1% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $79.68M | 862 | 119 | 1.0% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 97DH | $76.66M | 764 | 122 | 0.9% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC Q301?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER ACQ MGMT SVC | 75P001 | OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION (ASA) | $1.79B | 116 | 9 | 21.5% |
| BARDA - ASPR / DAAPPO / BARDA DCMA | 75A501 | OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE | $1.49B | 40 | 8 | 17.8% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NHLBI | 75N920 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $763.39M | 732 | 158 | 9.1% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $501.81M | 597 | 125 | 6.0% |
| W40M USA HCA | W81K04 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $345.55M | 2,018 | 24 | 4.1% |
| RPO EAST (36C24E) | 36C24E | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $269.25M | 675 | 80 | 3.2% |
| STRATEGIC ACQUISITION CENTER FREDERICKSBURG (36C10G) | 36C10G | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $198.09M | 63 | 6 | 2.4% |
| NIH NCI | 75N910 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $152.89M | 762 | 226 | 1.8% |
| W40M MRC0 WEST | W81K00 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $135.71M | 1,018 | 79 | 1.6% |
| 262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) | 36C262 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $134.42M | 1,106 | 82 | 1.6% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC Q301 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALGREEN CO. | $1.64B | 27 | 3 | 19.6% | Sep 14, 2023 |
| LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $833.73M | 4,742 | 14 | 10.0% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | $763.18M | 7,908 | 20 | 9.1% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| RITE AID HDQTRS. CORP. | $641.76M | 17 | 2 | 7.7% | Jan 25, 2023 |
| E3HEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC | $633.21M | 31 | 2 | 7.6% | Aug 8, 2022 |
| MINUTECLINIC, L.L.C. | $293.90M | 40 | 3 | 3.5% | Jan 29, 2025 |
| FOUNDATION MEDICINE, INC. | $150.71M | 78 | 2 | 1.8% | Sep 25, 2026 |
| LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA | $115.20M | 442 | 8 | 1.4% | Sep 23, 2026 |
| CENTER FOR DISEASE DETECTION, LLC | $103.08M | 101 | 3 | 1.2% | May 12, 2026 |
| QUIDEL CORPORATION | $92.65M | 19 | 2 | 1.1% | Dec 18, 2024 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC Q301?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 621511 | MEDICAL LABORATORIES | $6.40B | 23,738 | 640 | 76.6% |
| 334516 | ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $661.50M | 2,676 | 131 | 7.9% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | $449.10M | 5,978 | 848 | 5.4% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $201.87M | 496 | 149 | 2.4% |
| 561320 | TEMPORARY HELP SERVICES | $130.54M | 1,601 | 69 | 1.6% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $84.53M | 487 | 148 | 1.0% |
| 622110 | GENERAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HOSPITALS | $61.94M | 410 | 58 | 0.7% |
| 621999 | ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE SERVICES | $57.12M | 271 | 26 | 0.7% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $50.36M | 45 | 8 | 0.6% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $48.44M | 223 | 50 | 0.6% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC Q301?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $2.36B | 15,687 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $541.71M | 10,915 |
| BPA CALL | $629.38M | 10,496 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $4.83B | 2,554 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC Q301?
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 $8.36B market as addressable.