01 / Contracting Office Profile
South Central Laboratory Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 15DDL6
South Central Laboratory is a federal contracting office within DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
South Central Laboratory contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, South Central Laboratory accounts for 0.0% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
South Central Laboratory contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2019–FY 2025 show whether the office’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$231.3K
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $231.3K | 88 | 19 | +7.7% |
| FY 2024 | $214.7K | 85 | 19 | −16.0% |
| FY 2023 | $255.8K | 98 | 24 | +12.5% |
| FY 2022 | $227.4K | 112 | 29 | −1.7% |
| FY 2021 | $231.4K | 94 | 24 | −1.9% |
| FY 2020 | $236.0K | 100 | 22 | +34.3% |
| FY 2019 | $175.7K | 96 | 20 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does South Central Laboratory sit in the federal buying structure?
The office executes procurement within a contracting agency, which belongs to a federal department. Follow either profile to compare this office with the broader organizations directing and funding its activity.
| Organization level | Organization | Code | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contracting agency | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION | 1524 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1500 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most South Central Laboratory contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this office’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325120 | INDUSTRIAL GAS MANUFACTURING | $371.6K | 124 | 2 | 23.6% |
| 562211 | HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL | $230.9K | 94 | 8 | 14.7% |
| 811219 | OTHER ELECTRONIC AND PRECISION EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE | $147.7K | 76 | 4 | 9.4% |
| 334516 | ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $106.9K | 25 | 4 | 6.8% |
| 333997 | SCALE AND BALANCE MANUFACTURING (2007), SCALE AND BALANCE (EXCEPT LABORATORY) MANUFACTURING (2002) | $89.4K | 18 | 2 | 5.7% |
| 492110 | COURIERS AND EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICES | $62.9K | 31 | 2 | 4.0% |
| 517311 | WIRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS | $60.6K | 31 | 3 | 3.9% |
| 517111 | WIRED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS | $51.2K | 20 | 3 | 3.3% |
| 811310 | COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT (EXCEPT AUTOMOTIVE AND ELECTRONIC) REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE | $49.8K | 51 | 1 | 3.2% |
| 561621 | SECURITY SYSTEMS SERVICES (EXCEPT LOCKSMITHS) | $46.3K | 4 | 3 | 2.9% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does South Central Laboratory buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6830 | GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED | $378.5K | 120 | 2 | 24.1% |
| J066 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT | $316.9K | 148 | 8 | 20.2% |
| F108 | ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION | $265.5K | 110 | 9 | 16.9% |
| DG10 | IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE | $107.0K | 46 | 3 | 6.8% |
| 6670 | SCALES AND BALANCES | $52.4K | 6 | 2 | 3.3% |
| R604 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: MAILING/DISTRIBUTION | $49.0K | 37 | 3 | 3.1% |
| D322 | IT AND TELECOM- INTERNET | $28.1K | 9 | 1 | 1.8% |
| 6150 | MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRIC POWER AND DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT | $27.1K | 3 | 1 | 1.7% |
| 6710 | CAMERAS, MOTION PICTURE | $24.7K | 1 | 1 | 1.6% |
| 7290 | MISCELLANEOUS HOUSEHOLD AND COMMERCIAL FURNISHINGS AND APPLIANCES | $22.5K | 1 | 1 | 1.4% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most South Central Laboratory obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the office’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. | $266.4K | 94 | 16.9% | NAICS 325120 · PSC 6830 |
| LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC. | $129.8K | 39 | 8.3% | NAICS 325120 · PSC 6830 |
| METTLER-TOLEDO, LLC | $118.8K | 27 | 7.6% | NAICS 334516 · PSC J066 |
| AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $118.0K | 50 | 7.5% | NAICS 334516 · PSC J066 |
| AT&T CORP. | $103.3K | 35 | 6.6% | NAICS 517311 · PSC 5805 |
| COVANTA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC | $77.5K | 18 | 4.9% | NAICS 562211 · PSC F108 |
| WATERS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | $70.8K | 30 | 4.5% | NAICS 811210 · PSC J066 |
| COVANTA SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $58.8K | 42 | 3.7% | NAICS 562211 · PSC F108 |
| NATIONAL OFFICE SYSTEMS, INC. | $49.8K | 51 | 3.2% | NAICS 811310 · PSC J066 |
| GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE, INC. | $38.0K | 5 | 2.4% | NAICS 333997 · PSC 6670 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does South Central Laboratory award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the office structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 33.6%
Small-business share 2.3%
Set-aside share 98.9%
Average action value $2.3K
Largest recorded action $24.7K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did South Central Laboratory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15DDL625P00000031 | LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC. | Sep 29, 2025 | $0 | 325120 | 6830 | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION SOUTH CENTRAL LABORATORY |
| 15DDL625P00000033 | MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. | Sep 29, 2025 | $0 | 325120 | 6830 | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION SOUTH CENTRAL LABORATORY |
| 15DDL625P00000030 | AUCTANE, INC. | Sep 29, 2025 | $0 | 532420 | R604 | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION SOUTH CENTRAL LABORATORY |
| 15DDL625P00000028 | NATIONAL OFFICE SYSTEMS INC | Sep 29, 2025 | $0 | 811310 | J066 | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION SOUTH CENTRAL LABORATORY |
| 15DDL625P00000034 | MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. | Sep 29, 2025 | $0 | 325120 | 6830 | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION SOUTH CENTRAL LABORATORY |
| 15DDL625F00000001 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | Sep 29, 2025 | $0 | 492110 | R604 | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION SOUTH CENTRAL LABORATORY |
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 South Central Laboratory represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$1.57M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 673 contract actions and an average action value of $2.3K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION and JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF. Use that hierarchy to understand who directs its mission and how its purchasing compares with the broader organization.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the 33.6% 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 325120 and PSC 6830. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.