01 / Contracting Agency Profile
Merit Systems Protection Board Federal Contracts and Spending
Agency code 4100
Merit Systems Protection Board is a federal contracting agency within MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD. This profile shows its purchasing scale, buying offices, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Merit Systems Protection Board contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Merit Systems Protection Board accounts for 100.0% of its parent department’s net contract obligations. It records activity through 1 contracting offices. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Merit Systems Protection Board contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2019–FY 2025 show whether the agency’s recorded contract market is growing or contracting. Actions and vendors indicate whether that change reflects broader purchasing activity or a smaller number of large transactions.
Total obligations$3.20M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $3.20M | 204 | 70 | −29.8% |
| FY 2024 | $4.56M | 207 | 85 | −7.6% |
| FY 2023 | $4.93M | 225 | 85 | +27.0% |
| FY 2022 | $3.89M | 209 | 86 | −0.7% |
| FY 2021 | $3.91M | 242 | 79 | +25.7% |
| FY 2020 | $3.11M | 226 | 86 | −24.5% |
| FY 2019 | $4.12M | 182 | 74 | — |
04 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy through Merit Systems Protection Board?
Contracting Offices are ranked by recorded contract obligations. Compare their share of agency spending, purchasing activity, supplier participation, and leading NAICS and PSC markets, then open a profile to continue the analysis.
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Merit Systems Protection Board contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this agency’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Agency share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $8.02M | 273 | 53 | 28.9% |
| 511210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $5.38M | 75 | 9 | 19.4% |
| 517110 | WIRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS | $3.18M | 24 | 2 | 11.5% |
| 561492 | COURT REPORTING AND STENOTYPE SERVICES | $2.21M | 552 | 20 | 8.0% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $1.57M | 16 | 6 | 5.7% |
| 541199 | ALL OTHER LEGAL SERVICES | $1.09M | 12 | 2 | 3.9% |
| 443120 | COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE STORES | $936.8K | 4 | 2 | 3.4% |
| 812930 | PARKING LOTS AND GARAGES | $608.8K | 18 | 2 | 2.2% |
| 334111 | ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MANUFACTURING | $501.5K | 9 | 6 | 1.8% |
| 561320 | TEMPORARY HELP SERVICES | $463.4K | 20 | 10 | 1.7% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Merit Systems Protection Board buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this agency.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Agency share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7030 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE | $4.62M | 132 | 26 | 16.7% |
| 7D20 | IT AND TELECOM - SERVICE DELIVERY MANAGEMENT (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $3.22M | 28 | 3 | 11.6% |
| 7A21 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $3.09M | 59 | 14 | 11.1% |
| R606 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: COURT REPORTING | $2.21M | 552 | 20 | 8.0% |
| DF01 | IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $1.14M | 5 | 1 | 4.1% |
| 7A20 | IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $1.13M | 33 | 16 | 4.1% |
| 7035 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT EQUIPMENT | $1.08M | 11 | 8 | 3.9% |
| R418 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: LEGAL | $1.05M | 14 | 4 | 3.8% |
| 7010 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT SYSTEM CONFIGURATION | $915.6K | 2 | 1 | 3.3% |
| DD01 | IT AND TELECOM - SERVICE DELIVERY SUPPORT SERVICES: ITSM, OPERATIONS CENTER, PROJECT/PM (LABOR) | $811.0K | 6 | 1 | 2.9% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Merit Systems Protection Board obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the agency’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYLER FEDERAL, LLC | $4.18M | 35 | 15.1% | NAICS 511210 · PSC 7030 |
| AT&T CORP. | $3.20M | 20 | 11.5% | NAICS 517110 · PSC 7D20 |
| WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION | $1.20M | 36 | 4.3% | NAICS 541199 · PSC R418 |
| END TO END COMPUTING LLC | $1.16M | 7 | 4.2% | NAICS 541519 · PSC DE01 |
| RACKNER, INC. | $1.14M | 5 | 4.1% | NAICS 541519 · PSC DF01 |
| DH TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $1.06M | 6 | 3.8% | NAICS 541519 · PSC 7035 |
| MCP COMPUTER PRODUCTS INC | $929.4K | 4 | 3.4% | NAICS 443120 · PSC 7010 |
| DELL MARKETING L.P. | $919.6K | 15 | 3.3% | NAICS 511210 · PSC 7A21 |
| ESCRIBERS, LLC | $901.3K | 43 | 3.3% | NAICS 561492 · PSC R606 |
| CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP. | $622.1K | 24 | 2.2% | NAICS 511210 · PSC B550 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Merit Systems Protection Board award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the agency structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 73.9%
Small-business share 9.9%
Set-aside share 37.4%
Average action value $18.5K
Largest recorded action $1.96M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Merit Systems Protection Board award most recently in FY 2019–FY 2025?
The latest recorded contract actions inside this profile’s closed fiscal-year window connect award activity with the vendors, markets, agencies, and offices shown above.
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | PSC | Contracting agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41311425F0086MSP | MERMAID TRANSCRIPTION & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $424 | 561492 | R606 | MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD MSPB FINANCIAL AND ADMIN MANAGEMENT |
| 41311425F0087MSP | ANN THORNTON BERRY, LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $1.3K | 561492 | R606 | MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD MSPB FINANCIAL AND ADMIN MANAGEMENT |
| 41311425F0089MSP | ALLIANCE TECHNOLOGY GROUP, LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $3.6K | 541519 | 7A21 | MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD MSPB FINANCIAL AND ADMIN MANAGEMENT |
| 41311425F0088MSP | LEGRAND SERVICES | Sep 30, 2025 | $1.0K | 561492 | R606 | MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD MSPB FINANCIAL AND ADMIN MANAGEMENT |
| 41311425F0022MSP | PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $24.8K | 541512 | DE10 | MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD MSPB FINANCIAL AND ADMIN MANAGEMENT |
| 41311422P0035MSP | CAPITAL REPORTING COMPANY | Sep 23, 2025 | $36.0K | 561492 | R606 | MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD MSPB FINANCIAL AND ADMIN MANAGEMENT |
10 / Interpreting the Profile
What does this contract market mean for a supplier?
This profile combines spending scale, the buying hierarchy, incumbent vendors, market classifications, and competition indicators. Read them together before deciding whether Merit Systems Protection Board represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$27.72M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 1,495 contract actions and an average action value of $18.5K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
The agency total is distributed across 1 contracting offices. Move into those organizations to identify who manages the programs and awards relevant to your offer.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the 73.9% competition rate, set-aside share, recent awards, and current opportunities to estimate what may actually be addressable.
Test market fit and incumbency
Compare leading vendors with NAICS 541519 and PSC 7030. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.