01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B529 Special Studies/Analysis- Scientific Data Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B529
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Scientific Data across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B529 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B529 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$136.65M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $144.87M | 985 | 464 | 38 | — |
| FY 2020 | $85.60M | 1,036 | 505 | 40 | −40.9% |
| FY 2021 | $102.21M | 1,002 | 538 | 41 | +19.4% |
| FY 2022 | $122.27M | 1,066 | 504 | 48 | +19.6% |
| FY 2023 | $159.52M | 975 | 495 | 48 | +30.5% |
| FY 2024 | $156.85M | 1,049 | 523 | 54 | −1.7% |
| FY 2025 | $136.65M | 857 | 441 | 52 | −12.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $259.48M | 1,119 | 157 | 28.6% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $147.78M | 515 | 109 | 16.3% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $98.28M | 364 | 94 | 10.8% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $58.77M | 61 | 14 | 6.5% |
| OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | 1605 | $36.78M | 28 | 8 | 4.1% |
| NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 4900 | $29.40M | 44 | 6 | 3.2% |
| US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | 1434 | $25.05M | 1,458 | 402 | 2.8% |
| SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | 2800 | $24.49M | 13 | 1 | 2.7% |
| NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | 1330 | $24.04M | 425 | 103 | 2.6% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $21.38M | 126 | 15 | 2.4% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B529?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | 75F401 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | $259.48M | 1,119 | 157 | 28.6% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $98.28M | 364 | 94 | 10.8% |
| NIH NCI | 75N910 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $95.62M | 314 | 73 | 10.5% |
| FA7022 AMIC DET 2 OL PATRICK PKA | FA7022 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $50.04M | 23 | 4 | 5.5% |
| DOL - CAS DIVISION 2 PROCUREMENT | 1605C2 | OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | $36.60M | 15 | 3 | 4.0% |
| DIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORT | 491004 | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | $29.40M | 44 | 6 | 3.2% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH NIEHS | 75N960 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $29.39M | 57 | 12 | 3.2% |
| SSA OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS | 283213 | SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | $24.49M | 13 | 1 | 2.7% |
| ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION | 140M01 | BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT | $16.71M | 116 | 20 | 1.8% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA | 1305M3 | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | $16.36M | 228 | 50 | 1.8% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B529 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQVIA GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS INC | $58.19M | 33 | 3 | 6.4% | Sep 9, 2025 |
| INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. | $37.50M | 31 | 2 | 4.1% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| LOVELACE BIOMEDICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC | $36.43M | 3 | 2 | 4.0% | Jun 16, 2020 |
| RIVA SOLUTIONS, INC. | $34.51M | 11 | 2 | 3.8% | Jun 7, 2024 |
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | $33.43M | 159 | 6 | 3.7% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| BROAD INSTITUTE, INC., THE | $26.14M | 23 | 1 | 2.9% | May 28, 2025 |
| GRYPHON TECHNOLOGIES, L.C. | $24.95M | 17 | 1 | 2.7% | Feb 25, 2025 |
| SOURCE HEALTHCARE ANALYTICS, LLC | $24.55M | 8 | 1 | 2.7% | Aug 20, 2025 |
| MATHEMATICA INC. | $24.49M | 13 | 1 | 2.7% | Feb 20, 2025 |
| MANTECH ADVANCED SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $22.59M | 10 | 2 | 2.5% | Aug 25, 2025 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B529?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $170.91M | 1,548 | 393 | 18.8% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES | $124.95M | 941 | 231 | 13.8% |
| 518210 | DATA PROCESSING, HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | $104.95M | 218 | 47 | 11.6% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $74.30M | 381 | 64 | 8.2% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $74.16M | 838 | 205 | 8.2% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $59.99M | 466 | 128 | 6.6% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $47.96M | 98 | 26 | 5.3% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $42.43M | 97 | 19 | 4.7% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $34.29M | 81 | 25 | 3.8% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $33.84M | 146 | 22 | 3.7% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B529?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $105.82M | 3,861 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $481.03M | 1,867 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $290.96M | 816 |
| BPA CALL | $30.16M | 426 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B529?
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 $907.96M market as addressable.