01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B521 Special Studies/Analysis- Historical Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B521
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Historical across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B521 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B521 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 | $6.85M | 134 | 78 | 15 | — |
| FY 2020 | $6.36M | 144 | 85 | 15 | −7.2% |
| FY 2021 | $6.76M | 150 | 84 | 15 | +6.2% |
| FY 2022 | $8.45M | 172 | 88 | 14 | +25.1% |
| FY 2023 | $11.52M | 171 | 89 | 16 | +36.3% |
| FY 2024 | $7.17M | 135 | 65 | 18 | −37.7% |
| FY 2025 | $3.94M | 101 | 44 | 11 | −45.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE | 4740 | $15.84M | 26 | 8 | 31.0% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $10.89M | 190 | 41 | 21.3% |
| NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | 1443 | $9.75M | 375 | 105 | 19.1% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $4.17M | 94 | 6 | 8.2% |
| BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | 1422 | $3.38M | 93 | 25 | 6.6% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $2.65M | 103 | 24 | 5.2% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | $1.30M | 11 | 4 | 2.5% |
| U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | 7014 | $877.6K | 6 | 1 | 1.7% |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | $506.0K | 18 | 13 | 1.0% |
| U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE | 1448 | $379.3K | 24 | 8 | 0.7% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B521?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBS R11 BUILDING SERVICES DIVISION CENTER 4 | 47PM08 | PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE | $8.18M | 10 | 1 | 16.0% |
| PBS R11 BUILDING SERVICES DIVISION CENTER 2 | 47PM06 | PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE | $7.53M | 5 | 1 | 14.7% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK | N00189 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $3.99M | 88 | 4 | 7.8% |
| W4LD USA HECSA | W912HQ | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $3.34M | 75 | 12 | 6.5% |
| W07V ENDIST ST LOUIS | W912P9 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $2.90M | 4 | 1 | 5.7% |
| MWR MIDWEST REGION(60000) | 140P60 | NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | $2.62M | 76 | 17 | 5.1% |
| SER EAST MABO(51000) | 140P51 | NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | $2.04M | 66 | 18 | 4.0% |
| W4GG HQ US ARMY TACOM | W56HZV | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $1.91M | 33 | 11 | 3.7% |
| UTAH STATE OFFICE | 140L57 | BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | $1.31M | 21 | 5 | 2.6% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | HQ0034 | WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | $1.30M | 11 | 4 | 2.5% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B521 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT CORPORATION | $15.71M | 15 | 1 | 30.8% | May 20, 2025 |
| TEAM HENRY ENTERPRISES, LLC | $2.90M | 4 | 1 | 5.7% | Feb 27, 2024 |
| HISTORICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. | $2.31M | 59 | 4 | 4.5% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| FORENSIC GENEALOGY SERVICES, LLC | $1.94M | 56 | 1 | 3.8% | Aug 19, 2025 |
| SWCA, INCORPORATED | $1.22M | 15 | 3 | 2.4% | Jan 18, 2024 |
| SHOTWELL, LLC | $1.08M | 14 | 1 | 2.1% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| SOUTHEASTERN ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH, INC. | $1.06M | 23 | 3 | 2.1% | Dec 20, 2024 |
| HISTORY ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED | $1.04M | 19 | 3 | 2.0% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| NEW SOUTH ASSOCIATES, INC. | $1.04M | 25 | 3 | 2.0% | Apr 18, 2025 |
| HOLMES, CHRISTOPHER D | $957.6K | 17 | 1 | 1.9% | Jun 25, 2025 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B521?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561990 | ALL OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES | $18.61M | 19 | 2 | 36.4% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $8.79M | 236 | 66 | 17.2% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $8.47M | 217 | 49 | 16.6% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $7.06M | 204 | 40 | 13.8% |
| 712120 | HISTORICAL SITES | $2.14M | 121 | 38 | 4.2% |
| 711510 | INDEPENDENT ARTISTS, WRITERS, AND PERFORMERS | $1.27M | 19 | 7 | 2.5% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $792.2K | 22 | 9 | 1.6% |
| 561611 | INVESTIGATION SERVICES | $702.4K | 29 | 1 | 1.4% |
| 712110 | MUSEUMS | $636.1K | 28 | 12 | 1.2% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $492.5K | 25 | 13 | 1.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B521?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $19.48M | 570 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $9.06M | 294 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $20.12M | 98 |
| BPA CALL | $2.40M | 45 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B521?
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 $51.05M market as addressable.