01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B525 Special Studies/Analysis- Natural Resource Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B525
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Natural Resource across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B525 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B525 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$2.51M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $7.04M | 218 | 72 | 11 | — |
| FY 2020 | $4.56M | 181 | 70 | 10 | −35.3% |
| FY 2021 | $4.67M | 143 | 64 | 13 | +2.5% |
| FY 2022 | $4.09M | 109 | 60 | 14 | −12.4% |
| FY 2023 | $3.25M | 121 | 60 | 10 | −20.5% |
| FY 2024 | $6.30M | 136 | 73 | 13 | +93.8% |
| FY 2025 | $2.51M | 106 | 51 | 13 | −60.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | 1422 | $11.26M | 446 | 41 | 34.7% |
| NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | 1443 | $7.72M | 80 | 30 | 23.8% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $3.95M | 180 | 51 | 12.2% |
| US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | 1434 | $1.82M | 101 | 35 | 5.6% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $1.59M | 13 | 2 | 4.9% |
| BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS | 1450 | $1.32M | 30 | 4 | 4.1% |
| U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE | 1448 | $1.20M | 84 | 30 | 3.7% |
| BUREAU OF RECLAMATION | 1425 | $972.4K | 19 | 4 | 3.0% |
| FARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTER | 12D0 | $657.2K | 5 | 2 | 2.0% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $628.6K | 22 | 9 | 1.9% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B525?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON CONTRACTING OFFICE | 140P21 | NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | $4.78M | 24 | 7 | 14.7% |
| NATIONAL OPERATIONS CENTER | 140L06 | BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | $4.05M | 126 | 7 | 12.5% |
| OREGON STATE OFFICE | 140L43 | BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | $2.37M | 76 | 13 | 7.3% |
| OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS-DENVER | 140G02 | US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | $1.61M | 88 | 28 | 5.0% |
| FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | 75F401 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | $1.59M | 13 | 2 | 4.9% |
| NAVAJO REGION | 140A09 | BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS | $1.17M | 26 | 3 | 3.6% |
| USDA-FS, STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING BRANCH | 12363N | FOREST SERVICE | $1.12M | 7 | 4 | 3.5% |
| NEVADA STATE OFFICE | 140L39 | BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | $1.07M | 20 | 5 | 3.3% |
| IMR INTERMOUNTAIN REGION(1200) | 140P12 | NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | $984.9K | 13 | 3 | 3.0% |
| WYOMING STATE OFFICE | 140L62 | BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | $918.0K | 19 | 6 | 2.8% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B525 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION | $3.85M | 12 | 2 | 11.9% | Sep 3, 2021 |
| EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP, INC. | $2.98M | 14 | 2 | 9.2% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| SISKIYOU BIOSURVEY LLC | $2.21M | 58 | 2 | 6.8% | Jul 18, 2025 |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $1.44M | 11 | 1 | 4.5% | Aug 4, 2025 |
| ADVANCED RESOURCE SOLUTIONS, INC | $1.30M | 153 | 1 | 4.0% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY | $1.26M | 8 | 2 | 3.9% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| BRIC, LLC | $1.01M | 29 | 2 | 3.1% | Dec 19, 2024 |
| GEOSYSTEMS ANALYSIS, INC. | $995.4K | 18 | 2 | 3.1% | Apr 18, 2024 |
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | $865.9K | 6 | 1 | 2.7% | Jun 1, 2021 |
| LOGAN SIMPSON DESIGN INCORPORATED | $833.9K | 79 | 1 | 2.6% | Jul 9, 2025 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B525?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $15.47M | 518 | 59 | 47.7% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $6.47M | 119 | 21 | 20.0% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $2.64M | 86 | 31 | 8.1% |
| 115310 | SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR FORESTRY | $2.58M | 88 | 27 | 8.0% |
| 541360 | GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYING AND MAPPING SERVICES | $913.2K | 11 | 4 | 2.8% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $878.4K | 59 | 19 | 2.7% |
| 924120 | ADMINISTRATION OF CONSERVATION PROGRAMS | $567.7K | 6 | 1 | 1.8% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | $474.2K | 26 | 11 | 1.5% |
| 562910 | REMEDIATION SERVICES | $403.6K | 5 | 3 | 1.2% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $396.7K | 9 | 3 | 1.2% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B525?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $11.73M | 386 |
| BPA CALL | $5.38M | 339 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $13.75M | 249 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $1.57M | 40 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B525?
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 $32.43M market as addressable.