01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B527 Special Studies/Analysis- Recreation Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B527
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Recreation across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B527 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B527 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$4.19M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $535.6K | 13 | 8 | 4 | — |
| FY 2020 | $2.74M | 15 | 4 | 2 | +412.0% |
| FY 2021 | $5.71M | 35 | 6 | 4 | +108.2% |
| FY 2022 | $6.22M | 37 | 6 | 4 | +8.9% |
| FY 2023 | $10.01M | 42 | 7 | 5 | +61.1% |
| FY 2024 | $7.09M | 39 | 8 | 7 | −29.2% |
| FY 2025 | $4.19M | 28 | 5 | 5 | −40.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | 1443 | $23.62M | 157 | 4 | 64.7% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $11.66M | 25 | 5 | 32.0% |
| BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT | 1435 | $1.09M | 2 | 1 | 3.0% |
| BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | 1422 | $129.7K | 9 | 3 | 0.4% |
| NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART | 3355 | $65.5K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
| MARITIME ADMINISTRATION | 6938 | $38.9K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $24.1K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $600 | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | -$145.8K | 8 | 3 | -0.4% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B527?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON CONTRACTING OFFICE | 140P21 | NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | $22.55M | 140 | 2 | 61.8% |
| FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | 75F401 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | $11.66M | 25 | 5 | 32.0% |
| ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION | 140M01 | BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT | $1.09M | 2 | 1 | 3.0% |
| IMR NORTHERN ROCKIES(12200) | 140P14 | NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | $499.3K | 5 | 1 | 1.4% |
| DSC CONTRACTING SERVICES DIVISION | 140P20 | NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | $210.3K | 3 | 2 | 0.6% |
| MWR MISSOURI MABO(62000) | 140P62 | NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | $148.0K | 5 | 1 | 0.4% |
| MWR OHIO(64000) | 140P64 | NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | $113.6K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| NORTHEAST REGIONAL CONTRACTING | 140P42 | NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | $88.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
| NGA PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS | 333011 | NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART | $65.5K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
| NEVADA STATE OFFICE | 140L39 | BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | $56.4K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B527 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTAK, INC. | $23.53M | 152 | 1 | 64.5% | Sep 23, 2025 |
| IQVIA GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS INC | $11.79M | 16 | 1 | 32.3% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS INC | $1.09M | 2 | 1 | 3.0% | Oct 16, 2023 |
| MORRIS HARGREAVES MCINTYRE, INC. | $65.5K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% | Apr 14, 2022 |
| PTARMIGAN PTRAILS, LLC | $56.4K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% | Feb 17, 2023 |
| ANNA MILLER | $54.8K | 5 | 1 | 0.2% | Feb 25, 2025 |
| HDR ENGINEERING, INC. | $50.3K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% | Jul 28, 2020 |
| LOGAN SIMPSON DESIGN INC. | $45.9K | 6 | 1 | 0.1% | Apr 14, 2025 |
| WORKPRO LLC | $38.9K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% | Dec 21, 2018 |
| INTERNATIONAL WILDERNESS LEADERSHIP (WILD) FOUNDATION, INC. THE | $33.5K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% | Jul 15, 2024 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B527?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $25.79M | 167 | 5 | 70.7% |
| 518210 | COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS, DATA PROCESSING, WEB HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | $9.62M | 9 | 1 | 26.4% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $1.16M | 9 | 3 | 3.2% |
| 541910 | MARKETING RESEARCH AND PUBLIC OPINION POLLING | $65.5K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 115310 | SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR FORESTRY | $56.4K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $50.3K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 541490 | OTHER SPECIALIZED DESIGN SERVICES | $38.9K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 541618 | OTHER MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $33.5K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 561920 | CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW ORGANIZERS | $24.1K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 532284 | RECREATIONAL GOODS RENTAL | $600 | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B527?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $23.46M | 161 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $2.44M | 26 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $10.74M | 13 |
| BPA CALL | -$152.2K | 9 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B527?
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 $36.49M market as addressable.