01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC U004 Education/Training- Scientific/Management Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code U004
Federal contract activity classified under Education/Training- Scientific/Management across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC U004 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC U004 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 | $35.81M | 239 | 148 | 46 | — |
| FY 2021 | $53.08M | 231 | 152 | 39 | +48.2% |
| FY 2022 | $38.29M | 252 | 157 | 45 | −27.9% |
| FY 2023 | $46.15M | 243 | 143 | 41 | +20.5% |
| FY 2024 | $33.14M | 242 | 133 | 36 | −28.2% |
| FY 2025 | $17.54M | 179 | 107 | 33 | −47.1% |
| FY 2026 | $28.82M | 150 | 82 | 33 | +64.3% |
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 THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA) | 9761 | $124.07M | 125 | 13 | 49.1% |
| FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | 6920 | $19.75M | 62 | 5 | 7.8% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $17.74M | 117 | 46 | 7.0% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $10.16M | 90 | 21 | 4.0% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $9.08M | 59 | 18 | 3.6% |
| NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION | 3100 | $9.00M | 75 | 5 | 3.6% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $8.66M | 109 | 28 | 3.4% |
| ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE | 12K3 | $7.83M | 26 | 5 | 3.1% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $6.08M | 7 | 2 | 2.4% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $5.95M | 13 | 3 | 2.4% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC U004?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY | HDTRA1 | DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA) | $124.07M | 125 | 13 | 49.1% |
| 693KA9 CONTRACTING FOR SERVICES | 693KA9 | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | $13.09M | 47 | 2 | 5.2% |
| FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | 75F401 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | $10.16M | 90 | 21 | 4.0% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $9.08M | 59 | 18 | 3.6% |
| NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION | 313100 | NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION | $9.00M | 75 | 5 | 3.6% |
| MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN | 126395 | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE | $7.83M | 26 | 5 | 3.1% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NHLBI | 75N920 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $7.48M | 40 | 6 | 3.0% |
| W6RN USA GEOSPATIAL CTR | W5J9CQ | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $6.90M | 4 | 2 | 2.7% |
| 6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCS | 6973GH | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | $6.65M | 14 | 2 | 2.6% |
| SCI TECH ACQ DIV | 70RSAT | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $6.01M | 9 | 2 | 2.4% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC U004 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH2M HILL, INC | $40.60M | 35 | 1 | 16.1% | May 13, 2026 |
| BLACK & VEATCH SPECIAL PROJECTS CORP. | $37.30M | 16 | 1 | 14.8% | May 5, 2026 |
| APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. | $17.23M | 36 | 1 | 6.8% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $14.45M | 4 | 1 | 5.7% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| LINKVISUM CONSULTING GROUP, INC. | $13.11M | 45 | 2 | 5.2% | Aug 28, 2026 |
| OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INCORPORATED | $7.60M | 32 | 2 | 3.0% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| MRIGLOBAL | $6.95M | 16 | 1 | 2.8% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| DATA MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC. | $6.55M | 8 | 1 | 2.6% | Jun 23, 2022 |
| PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INTERNATIONAL INC. | $6.49M | 5 | 1 | 2.6% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, THE | $6.01M | 8 | 1 | 2.4% | Feb 9, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC U004?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $117.17M | 188 | 43 | 46.3% |
| 611430 | PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT TRAINING | $51.34M | 552 | 152 | 20.3% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $21.03M | 186 | 39 | 8.3% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $12.61M | 76 | 29 | 5.0% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $12.52M | 27 | 1 | 5.0% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $8.08M | 76 | 31 | 3.2% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $5.45M | 12 | 3 | 2.2% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $4.78M | 13 | 3 | 1.9% |
| 611710 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES | $4.15M | 90 | 34 | 1.6% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $3.46M | 4 | 3 | 1.4% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC U004?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $26.23M | 728 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $154.84M | 464 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $56.12M | 236 |
| BPA CALL | $15.44M | 103 |
| COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT | $200.0K | 5 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC U004?
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 $252.84M market as addressable.