01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC R615 Support- Administrative: Background Investigation Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code R615
Federal contract activity classified under Support- Administrative: Background Investigation across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC R615 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC R615 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $382.40M | 505 | 138 | 49 | — |
| FY 2021 | $639.42M | 585 | 179 | 53 | +67.2% |
| FY 2022 | $533.15M | 515 | 146 | 49 | −16.6% |
| FY 2023 | $592.63M | 489 | 142 | 51 | +11.2% |
| FY 2024 | $574.66M | 543 | 138 | 57 | −3.0% |
| FY 2025 | $699.71M | 561 | 137 | 60 | +21.8% |
| FY 2026 | $699.97M | 604 | 144 | 52 | +0.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY (DCSA) | 97AV | $2.82B | 179 | 10 | 68.4% |
| U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | 7014 | $450.15M | 371 | 10 | 10.9% |
| U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | 7012 | $295.08M | 198 | 10 | 7.2% |
| CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES | 7530 | $153.46M | 55 | 5 | 3.7% |
| U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES | 7003 | $71.41M | 45 | 7 | 1.7% |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $44.83M | 123 | 13 | 1.1% |
| FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE | 12F2 | $41.81M | 14 | 1 | 1.0% |
| U.S. SECRET SERVICE | 7009 | $39.12M | 76 | 26 | 0.9% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $36.97M | 47 | 4 | 0.9% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $20.84M | 83 | 13 | 0.5% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC R615?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEFENSE CI AND SECURITY AGENCY | HS0021 | DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY (DCSA) | $2.82B | 179 | 10 | 68.4% |
| MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISION | 70B06C | U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | $450.15M | 370 | 10 | 10.9% |
| INVESTIGATIONS AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT DALLAS | 70CMSD | U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | $298.43M | 190 | 10 | 7.2% |
| OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT | 75FCMC | CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES | $153.46M | 55 | 5 | 3.7% |
| USCIS CONTRACTING OFFICE(ERBUR) | 70SBUR | U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES | $71.41M | 45 | 7 | 1.7% |
| USDA FOOD AND NUTRITION ADMINISTRATION | 123198 | FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE | $41.81M | 14 | 1 | 1.0% |
| NNSA NON-MO CNTRCTNG OPS DIV | 892331 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $41.34M | 78 | 4 | 1.0% |
| U. S. SECRET SERVICE | 70US09 | U.S. SECRET SERVICE | $39.12M | 76 | 26 | 0.9% |
| DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS ACQUISITION DIVISION I | 70RDAD | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $24.00M | 34 | 2 | 0.6% |
| SAC FREDERICK (36C10X) | 36C10X | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $20.72M | 38 | 2 | 0.5% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC R615 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERATON RISK DECISION INC. | $1.39B | 180 | 6 | 33.6% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| CACI, INC. - FEDERAL | $988.72M | 112 | 5 | 24.0% | Sep 28, 2026 |
| CACI PREMIER TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $444.70M | 23 | 1 | 10.8% | Aug 6, 2024 |
| ADC LTD NM | $219.21M | 122 | 7 | 5.3% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| SECURITAS CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES, INC. | $211.24M | 32 | 3 | 5.1% | Nov 8, 2023 |
| OMNIPLEX WORLD SERVICES CORPORATION | $106.21M | 125 | 5 | 2.6% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| IWORKS CORPORATION | $89.87M | 34 | 1 | 2.2% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| CELERITY GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | $82.78M | 103 | 5 | 2.0% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | $82.60M | 15 | 1 | 2.0% | May 12, 2026 |
| EXPERIAN INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, INC. | $50.68M | 31 | 1 | 1.2% | May 29, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC R615?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561611 | INVESTIGATION AND PERSONAL BACKGROUND CHECK SERVICES | $3.44B | 2,349 | 212 | 83.4% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $255.24M | 596 | 26 | 6.2% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $83.66M | 119 | 4 | 2.0% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $72.27M | 55 | 9 | 1.8% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $60.43M | 30 | 4 | 1.5% |
| 561612 | SECURITY GUARDS AND PATROL SERVICES | $58.68M | 69 | 3 | 1.4% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $42.07M | 43 | 5 | 1.0% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $40.96M | 56 | 5 | 1.0% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $26.98M | 32 | 6 | 0.7% |
| 541612 | HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING SERVICES (2007), HUMAN RESOURCES AND EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONSULTING SERVICES (2002) | $11.91M | 88 | 17 | 0.3% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC R615?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $2.91B | 1,869 |
| BPA CALL | $876.43M | 1,134 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $310.78M | 402 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $21.83M | 397 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC R615?
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 $4.12B market as addressable.