01 / Contracting Office Profile
Spec Testing Research Laboratory Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 15DDL1
Spec Testing Research 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
Spec Testing Research 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, Spec Testing Research Laboratory accounts for 0.1% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Spec Testing Research 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$235.5K
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $235.5K | 72 | 24 | −46.9% |
| FY 2024 | $443.9K | 88 | 31 | −6.5% |
| FY 2023 | $474.9K | 75 | 30 | +18.6% |
| FY 2022 | $400.5K | 78 | 27 | +8.8% |
| FY 2021 | $368.0K | 66 | 25 | +69.7% |
| FY 2020 | $216.8K | 21 | 13 | −17.5% |
| FY 2019 | $262.9K | 47 | 17 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Spec Testing Research 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 Spec Testing Research 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 334516 | ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $573.7K | 73 | 16 | 23.9% |
| 325199 | ALL OTHER BASIC ORGANIC CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING | $503.1K | 40 | 5 | 20.9% |
| 811210 | ELECTRONIC AND PRECISION EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE | $245.6K | 53 | 9 | 10.2% |
| 325120 | INDUSTRIAL GAS MANUFACTURING | $208.2K | 41 | 3 | 8.7% |
| 811219 | OTHER ELECTRONIC AND PRECISION EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE | $205.7K | 61 | 8 | 8.6% |
| 511210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $122.2K | 9 | 5 | 5.1% |
| 513210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $71.5K | 4 | 2 | 3.0% |
| 492110 | COURIERS AND EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICES | $49.7K | 68 | 2 | 2.1% |
| 562211 | HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL | $47.0K | 3 | 1 | 2.0% |
| 333997 | SCALE AND BALANCE MANUFACTURING (2007), SCALE AND BALANCE (EXCEPT LABORATORY) MANUFACTURING (2002) | $31.1K | 6 | 1 | 1.3% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Spec Testing Research 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J066 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT | $588.4K | 142 | 19 | 24.5% |
| 6810 | CHEMICALS | $491.7K | 40 | 6 | 20.5% |
| 6640 | LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | $404.5K | 38 | 16 | 16.8% |
| 7A21 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $188.6K | 12 | 6 | 7.9% |
| 6830 | GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED | $178.2K | 34 | 3 | 7.4% |
| J059 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS | $173.6K | 32 | 7 | 7.2% |
| F114 | ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- ENVIRONMENTAL LICENSING AND PERMITTING | $57.8K | 5 | 2 | 2.4% |
| V119 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: OTHER | $40.3K | 43 | 3 | 1.7% |
| D319 | IT AND TELECOM- ANNUAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SERVICE PLANS | $37.9K | 2 | 1 | 1.6% |
| N059 | INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS | $27.1K | 3 | 2 | 1.1% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Spec Testing Research 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAYMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $459.8K | 27 | 19.1% | NAICS 325199 · PSC 6810 |
| AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $190.8K | 42 | 7.9% | NAICS 334516 · PSC J066 |
| PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC. | $143.6K | 29 | 6.0% | NAICS 325120 · PSC 6830 |
| CHEMSPEED TECHNOLOGIES INC. | $137.4K | 6 | 5.7% | NAICS 334516 · PSC J066 |
| ADVANCED CHEMISTRY DEVELOPMENT INC | $127.4K | 7 | 5.3% | NAICS 513210 · PSC 7A21 |
| WATERS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | $120.8K | 33 | 5.0% | NAICS 811219 · PSC J066 |
| THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC | $117.3K | 15 | 4.9% | NAICS 811219 · PSC J066 |
| GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INCORPORATED | $82.6K | 6 | 3.4% | NAICS 334516 · PSC 6640 |
| ACV ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC | $62.4K | 4 | 2.6% | NAICS 562211 · PSC F114 |
| AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY | $62.4K | 3 | 2.6% | NAICS 519290 · PSC 7A21 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Spec Testing Research 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 30.6%
Small-business share 2.0%
Set-aside share 80.3%
Average action value $5.4K
Largest recorded action $63.9K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Spec Testing Research 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15DDL125P00000034 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC | Sep 25, 2025 | -$16.0K | 811210 | J066 | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION SPEC TESTING RESEARCH LABORATORY |
| 15DDL125F00000008 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | Sep 24, 2025 | $0 | 492110 | V111 | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION SPEC TESTING RESEARCH LABORATORY |
| 15DDL124F00000005 | PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC. | Sep 24, 2025 | $24 | 325120 | 6830 | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION SPEC TESTING RESEARCH LABORATORY |
| 15DDL125F00000009 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | Sep 24, 2025 | $0 | 492110 | V111 | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION SPEC TESTING RESEARCH LABORATORY |
| 15DDL125P00000023 | METTLER-TOLEDO LLC | Sep 23, 2025 | $915 | 334516 | J066 | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION SPEC TESTING RESEARCH LABORATORY |
| 15DDL125P00000028 | WATERS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | Sep 8, 2025 | $12.8K | 811210 | J059 | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION SPEC TESTING RESEARCH 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 Spec Testing Research Laboratory represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$2.40M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 447 contract actions and an average action value of $5.4K 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 30.6% 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 334516 and PSC J066. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.