01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, And Technical Services Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 541990
Federal contract activity classified under All Other Professional, Scientific, And Technical Services across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 541990 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 541990 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $10.06B | 19,519 | 3,936 | 135 | — |
| FY 2020 | $10.78B | 20,798 | 3,770 | 138 | +7.1% |
| FY 2021 | $10.77B | 20,599 | 3,839 | 131 | −0.0% |
| FY 2022 | $11.73B | 21,345 | 3,799 | 126 | +8.8% |
| FY 2023 | $14.46B | 20,621 | 3,858 | 127 | +23.3% |
| FY 2024 | $14.18B | 20,102 | 3,690 | 129 | −1.9% |
| FY 2025 | $11.92B | 18,032 | 3,426 | 126 | −15.9% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $16.63B | 13,449 | 569 | 19.8% |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $14.32B | 1,829 | 94 | 17.1% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $12.01B | 9,588 | 521 | 14.3% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | $4.58B | 2,385 | 86 | 5.5% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $4.46B | 10,327 | 1,074 | 5.3% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $3.70B | 9,906 | 658 | 4.4% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $2.62B | 9,843 | 853 | 3.1% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $2.54B | 5,364 | 389 | 3.0% |
| CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES | 7530 | $2.40B | 1,284 | 66 | 2.9% |
| U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) | 97ZS | $1.97B | 3,140 | 100 | 2.3% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 541990?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDAHO OPERATIONS OFFICE | 892432 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $12.05B | 411 | 10 | 14.4% |
| FA8620 AFLCMC WIJK BIG SAFARI | FA8620 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $6.01B | 2,494 | 28 | 7.2% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | HQ0034 | WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | $4.58B | 2,384 | 86 | 5.5% |
| USAID M/OAA | 7200AA | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $3.23B | 1,859 | 127 | 3.8% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $2.54B | 5,364 | 389 | 3.0% |
| OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT | 75FCMC | CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES | $2.41B | 1,281 | 66 | 2.9% |
| FA8702 AFLCMC PZE NON PEO | FA8702 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $2.25B | 434 | 3 | 2.7% |
| USAID/UKRAINE | 720121 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $2.08B | 434 | 13 | 2.5% |
| SC OAK RIDGE OFFICE | 892431 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $2.03B | 441 | 9 | 2.4% |
| DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY | HDTRA1 | DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA) | $1.91B | 1,846 | 70 | 2.3% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 541990 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | $12.04B | 187 | 1 | 14.3% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | $2.67B | 3,388 | 7 | 3.2% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| SIERRA NEVADA CORPORATION | $2.48B | 1,298 | 3 | 3.0% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| THE MITRE CORPORATION | $2.40B | 2,653 | 26 | 2.9% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INCORPORATED | $2.36B | 1,125 | 5 | 2.8% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| SIERRA NEVADA CORPORATION | $2.29B | 521 | 1 | 2.7% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| THE MITRE CORPORATION | $2.26B | 371 | 1 | 2.7% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| DAI GLOBAL, LLC | $1.96B | 767 | 1 | 2.3% | Jul 25, 2025 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. | $1.93B | 1,758 | 20 | 2.3% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES | $1.55B | 770 | 19 | 1.8% | Sep 30, 2025 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 541990?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $24.02B | 42,294 | 2,843 | 28.6% |
| M181 | OPER OF GOVT R&D GOCO FACILITIES | $12.03B | 188 | 2 | 14.3% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $9.21B | 10,034 | 832 | 11.0% |
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $6.26B | 11,812 | 617 | 7.5% |
| B541 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DEFENSE | $3.60B | 4,001 | 9 | 4.3% |
| R706 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT | $3.33B | 1,732 | 91 | 4.0% |
| U099 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER | $2.41B | 1,109 | 141 | 2.9% |
| R799 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER | $1.80B | 2,861 | 273 | 2.1% |
| R423 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: INTELLIGENCE | $931.32M | 966 | 65 | 1.1% |
| AN41 | HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE - OTHER; BASIC RESEARCH | $807.77M | 794 | 42 | 1.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 541990?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $40.82B | 78,472 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $41.18B | 29,962 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.24B | 28,880 |
| BPA CALL | $657.12M | 3,702 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 541990?
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 $83.90B market as addressable.