01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 541380 Testing Laboratories And Services Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 541380
Federal contract activity classified under Testing Laboratories And Services across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 541380 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 541380 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 | $527.90M | 5,524 | 1,467 | 77 | — |
| FY 2021 | $501.75M | 5,907 | 1,551 | 79 | −5.0% |
| FY 2022 | $575.20M | 5,656 | 1,455 | 76 | +14.6% |
| FY 2023 | $618.78M | 5,468 | 1,523 | 75 | +7.6% |
| FY 2024 | $671.21M | 5,941 | 1,526 | 72 | +8.5% |
| FY 2025 | $574.28M | 5,932 | 1,427 | 77 | −14.4% |
| FY 2026 | $555.25M | 5,394 | 1,269 | 82 | −3.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $750.09M | 1,659 | 222 | 18.6% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $463.44M | 3,481 | 564 | 11.5% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $385.18M | 829 | 95 | 9.6% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $385.07M | 6,211 | 549 | 9.6% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $306.59M | 378 | 104 | 7.6% |
| NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | 6940 | $299.47M | 1,376 | 35 | 7.4% |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | $270.16M | 2,596 | 121 | 6.7% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $213.20M | 5,228 | 611 | 5.3% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $211.23M | 3,871 | 547 | 5.2% |
| DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | 97AK | $136.82M | 1,178 | 3 | 3.4% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 541380?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASA KENNEDY SPACE CENTER | 80KSC0 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $308.64M | 98 | 3 | 7.7% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $306.59M | 378 | 104 | 7.6% |
| 693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION | 693JJ9 | NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | $299.47M | 1,376 | 35 | 7.4% |
| FA7022 AMIC DET 2 OL PATRICK PKA | FA7022 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $282.70M | 227 | 8 | 7.0% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NHLBI | 75N920 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $261.37M | 394 | 69 | 6.5% |
| RPO EAST (36C24E) | 36C24E | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $226.96M | 652 | 84 | 5.6% |
| FA2263 AFLCMC ROMK AFMETCAL | FA2263 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $168.05M | 181 | 5 | 4.2% |
| IT CONTRACTING DIVISION - PL83 | HC1028 | DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | $136.82M | 1,177 | 3 | 3.4% |
| HEADQUARTERS ACQUISITION DIV (HQAD) | 68HERH | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | $128.29M | 716 | 40 | 3.2% |
| FA8675 AFLCMC EBAK | FA8675 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $73.63M | 85 | 1 | 1.8% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 541380 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC. | $166.86M | 489 | 1 | 4.1% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND CONSULTING, INC. | $164.28M | 41 | 1 | 4.1% | Sep 23, 2026 |
| AMENTUM SERVICES, INC. | $144.30M | 51 | 1 | 3.6% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| GINKGO BIOWORKS, INC. | $141.75M | 20 | 1 | 3.5% | Sep 28, 2026 |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $140.89M | 202 | 2 | 3.5% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| AGILE DEFENSE, LLC | $136.80M | 1,175 | 1 | 3.4% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| EMORY UNIVERSITY | $95.67M | 68 | 3 | 2.4% | Sep 28, 2026 |
| BROAD INSTITUTE, INC., THE | $87.54M | 66 | 2 | 2.2% | Sep 28, 2026 |
| MERRICK & COMPANY | $79.12M | 32 | 2 | 2.0% | Sep 25, 2026 |
| THE BIONETICS CORP | $77.64M | 71 | 2 | 1.9% | Jul 13, 2026 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 541380?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $565.63M | 1,160 | 176 | 14.1% |
| Q301 | MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING | $449.01M | 5,975 | 848 | 11.2% |
| B599 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- OTHER | $325.98M | 1,161 | 179 | 8.1% |
| B504 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL | $283.09M | 2,086 | 181 | 7.0% |
| H266 | EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT | $176.11M | 629 | 82 | 4.4% |
| AC32 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; APPLIED RESEARCH | $139.73M | 1,183 | 6 | 3.5% |
| L014 | TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE- GUIDED MISSILES | $138.64M | 189 | 1 | 3.4% |
| F999 | OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $132.75M | 1,917 | 100 | 3.3% |
| B529 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- SCIENTIFIC DATA | $132.29M | 959 | 239 | 3.3% |
| B510 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS | $113.59M | 856 | 91 | 2.8% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 541380?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $435.22M | 17,971 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $2.24B | 15,353 |
| BPA CALL | $81.72M | 3,492 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $1.27B | 3,006 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 541380?
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 $4.02B market as addressable.