01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC V251 Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Travel/Lodging/Recruitment: Civilian Personnel Recruitment Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code V251
Federal contract activity classified under Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Travel/Lodging/Recruitment: Civilian Personnel Recruitment across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC V251 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC V251 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$201.0K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $767.9K | 27 | 5 | 4 | — |
| FY 2021 | $1.39M | 16 | 6 | 5 | +81.5% |
| FY 2022 | $251.6K | 11 | 5 | 5 | −81.9% |
| FY 2023 | $791.6K | 27 | 12 | 8 | +214.7% |
| FY 2024 | $494.1K | 38 | 17 | 11 | −37.6% |
| FY 2025 | $415.8K | 12 | 10 | 8 | −15.9% |
| FY 2026 | $201.0K | 6 | 3 | 4 | −51.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $1.59M | 40 | 4 | 36.9% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $714.6K | 8 | 3 | 16.6% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $602.2K | 11 | 4 | 14.0% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $581.4K | 21 | 2 | 13.5% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $318.6K | 6 | 2 | 7.4% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 97DH | $185.5K | 3 | 1 | 4.3% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $112.7K | 22 | 2 | 2.6% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $84.9K | 2 | 1 | 2.0% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | $82.0K | 3 | 1 | 1.9% |
| OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | 1501 | $49.9K | 4 | 1 | 1.2% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC V251?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000 | 70Z023 | U.S. COAST GUARD | $1.55M | 38 | 2 | 35.9% |
| SUPPLY OFFICER | M68909 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $612.0K | 2 | 1 | 14.2% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NHGRI | 75N92E | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $581.4K | 21 | 2 | 13.5% |
| U.S. EMBASSY LONDON | 19UK56 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $411.6K | 1 | 1 | 9.5% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY | HT9406 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | $185.5K | 3 | 1 | 4.3% |
| FA8139 AFSC PZIMB SOFTWARE | FA8139 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $124.6K | 2 | 1 | 2.9% |
| USAID/PHILIPPINES | 720492 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $112.7K | 22 | 2 | 2.6% |
| FA8579 SOFTWARE SPRT AFSC PZIM | FA8579 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $112.4K | 3 | 1 | 2.6% |
| W40M MRCO EUROPE | W9114F | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $84.9K | 2 | 1 | 2.0% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | HQ0034 | WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | $82.0K | 3 | 1 | 1.9% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC V251 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUEWATER MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC | $1.42M | 36 | 1 | 32.8% | Apr 25, 2025 |
| BOWHEAD MARINE SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC | $612.0K | 2 | 1 | 14.2% | Jul 29, 2021 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $527.4K | 6 | 1 | 12.2% | Nov 13, 2024 |
| CONTEMPORARIES INC | $479.1K | 14 | 1 | 11.1% | May 2, 2024 |
| STERLING MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC | $270.3K | 5 | 2 | 6.3% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY | $194.0K | 4 | 1 | 4.5% | Jun 18, 2024 |
| CANDI THOMAS | $135.5K | 2 | 1 | 3.1% | Sep 20, 2024 |
| OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, INC | $124.6K | 2 | 1 | 2.9% | May 15, 2024 |
| PALMER STAFFING SERVICES INC | $102.3K | 7 | 1 | 2.4% | Feb 17, 2023 |
| NEW TECH SOLUTIONS, INC. | $82.0K | 3 | 1 | 1.9% | Dec 18, 2025 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC V251?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561599 | ALL OTHER TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT AND RESERVATION SERVICES | $1.55M | 38 | 2 | 35.9% |
| 488310 | PORT AND HARBOR OPERATIONS | $612.0K | 2 | 1 | 14.2% |
| 721110 | HOTELS (EXCEPT CASINO HOTELS) AND MOTELS | $609.0K | 38 | 10 | 14.1% |
| 561320 | TEMPORARY HELP SERVICES | $581.4K | 22 | 3 | 13.5% |
| 621112 | OFFICES OF PHYSICIANS, MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS | $270.3K | 5 | 1 | 6.3% |
| 624229 | OTHER COMMUNITY HOUSING SERVICES | $206.2K | 3 | 2 | 4.8% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $131.8K | 7 | 2 | 3.1% |
| 721310 | ROOMING AND BOARDING HOUSES, DORMITORIES, AND WORKERS' CAMPS | $112.4K | 3 | 1 | 2.6% |
| 561210 | FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES | $68.3K | 2 | 1 | 1.6% |
| 541612 | HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING SERVICES (2007), HUMAN RESOURCES AND EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONSULTING SERVICES (2002) | $57.1K | 4 | 2 | 1.3% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC V251?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $3.07M | 79 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.24M | 58 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC V251?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19AQMM26F1577 | WESTERN DOOR FEDERAL, LLC | Sep 22, 2026 | $15.5K | 541611 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM |
| W9114F25FA044 | STERLING MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC | Jun 11, 2026 | $86.3K | 621112 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY |
| W9114F25FA044 | STERLING MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC | May 15, 2026 | $99.2K | 621112 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY |
| W9114F25FA044 | STERLING MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC | Mar 19, 2026 | $0 | 621112 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY |
| W9114F25FA044 | STERLING MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC | Jan 27, 2026 | $0 | 621112 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW40M MRCO EUROPE |
| HQ003424F0599 | NEW TECH SOLUTIONS, INC. | Dec 18, 2025 | $0 | 541519 | WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES |
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 $4.32M market as addressable.