01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B505 Special Studies/Analysis- Cost Benefit Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B505
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Cost Benefit across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B505 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B505 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$12.78M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $5.99M | 27 | 14 | 10 | — |
| FY 2020 | $13.22M | 40 | 19 | 12 | +120.8% |
| FY 2021 | $13.44M | 62 | 26 | 19 | +1.7% |
| FY 2022 | $9.33M | 64 | 22 | 14 | −30.6% |
| FY 2023 | $8.77M | 64 | 24 | 15 | −6.1% |
| FY 2024 | $8.64M | 52 | 23 | 14 | −1.5% |
| FY 2025 | $12.78M | 60 | 18 | 13 | +47.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $24.29M | 108 | 8 | 33.7% |
| U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | 7012 | $16.32M | 41 | 3 | 22.6% |
| DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | 97AK | $7.90M | 14 | 1 | 10.9% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $6.77M | 30 | 6 | 9.4% |
| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4732 | $6.14M | 24 | 2 | 8.5% |
| INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | 2050 | $2.59M | 8 | 1 | 3.6% |
| HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF | 8600 | $2.11M | 4 | 1 | 2.9% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $1.99M | 48 | 5 | 2.8% |
| U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) | 97ZS | $766.2K | 6 | 1 | 1.1% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $667.4K | 12 | 2 | 0.9% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B505?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DETENTION COMPLIANCE AND REMOVALS | 70CDCR | U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | $16.32M | 40 | 2 | 22.6% |
| NSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISION | N00174 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $12.96M | 67 | 1 | 18.0% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK | N00189 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $10.63M | 36 | 3 | 14.7% |
| DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY | HC1047 | DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | $7.91M | 13 | 1 | 11.0% |
| W6QK ACC-APG | W91CRB | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $6.35M | 15 | 1 | 8.8% |
| GSA/FAS ITC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION OPERATIONS, INTERAGENCY CONTRACTS | 47QTCB | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $3.76M | 21 | 1 | 5.2% |
| IT STRATEGY AND MODERNIZATION | 2032H5 | INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | $2.59M | 8 | 1 | 3.6% |
| GSA FAS AAS REGION 9 | 47QFPA | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $2.38M | 2 | 1 | 3.3% |
| CPO : FHA HOUSING SUPPORT DIVISION | 866156 | HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF | $2.11M | 4 | 1 | 2.9% |
| USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 4 | 1240LP | FOREST SERVICE | $1.20M | 32 | 4 | 1.7% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B505 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRONTIER TECHNOLOGY INC. | $12.95M | 68 | 2 | 17.9% | Sep 22, 2025 |
| GUIDEHOUSE INC. | $8.31M | 16 | 1 | 11.5% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| GUIDEHOUSE LLP | $8.00M | 24 | 1 | 11.1% | Mar 1, 2022 |
| INTEGRATED FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SOLUTIONS, LLC | $7.90M | 14 | 1 | 10.9% | Sep 25, 2024 |
| DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | $7.28M | 8 | 2 | 10.1% | Jul 24, 2025 |
| TECOLOTE RESEARCH, INC. | $6.35M | 15 | 1 | 8.8% | Mar 5, 2025 |
| NOBLIS, INC. | $3.76M | 22 | 1 | 5.2% | Jul 30, 2025 |
| SERCO INC. | $3.33M | 26 | 1 | 4.6% | May 20, 2025 |
| ANALYTICA LLC | $2.59M | 8 | 1 | 3.6% | Apr 3, 2023 |
| HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH ORGANIZATION | $2.38M | 2 | 1 | 3.3% | Jul 5, 2023 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B505?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $24.77M | 77 | 13 | 34.3% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $17.67M | 72 | 7 | 24.5% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $12.95M | 68 | 1 | 17.9% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $4.87M | 55 | 7 | 6.8% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $3.86M | 16 | 4 | 5.3% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $2.60M | 9 | 2 | 3.6% |
| 611710 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES | $2.38M | 5 | 2 | 3.3% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $930.4K | 24 | 7 | 1.3% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $766.2K | 6 | 1 | 1.1% |
| 519190 | ALL OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES | $532.5K | 8 | 1 | 0.7% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B505?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $58.99M | 276 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $11.90M | 46 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $738.7K | 34 |
| BPA CALL | $536.6K | 13 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B505?
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 $72.17M market as addressable.