01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B530 Special Studies/Analysis- Seismological Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B530
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Seismological across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B530 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B530 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$61.7K
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $398.3K | 34 | 10 | 6 | — |
| FY 2020 | $1.83M | 36 | 18 | 7 | +360.4% |
| FY 2021 | $1.65M | 32 | 14 | 5 | −10.2% |
| FY 2022 | $408.6K | 11 | 7 | 3 | −75.2% |
| FY 2023 | $453.0K | 17 | 10 | 3 | +10.9% |
| FY 2024 | $44.8K | 11 | 8 | 3 | −90.1% |
| FY 2025 | $61.7K | 4 | 4 | 3 | +37.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $2.00M | 37 | 6 | 41.2% |
| NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION | 3100 | $1.75M | 21 | 2 | 36.2% |
| US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | 1434 | $755.8K | 53 | 14 | 15.6% |
| BUREAU OF RECLAMATION | 1425 | $207.2K | 9 | 2 | 4.3% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $67.5K | 2 | 1 | 1.4% |
| FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | 7022 | $54.2K | 20 | 2 | 1.1% |
| U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE | 1448 | $9.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $4.9K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B530?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM | 19AQMM | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $2.00M | 37 | 6 | 41.2% |
| NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION | 313100 | NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION | $1.75M | 21 | 2 | 36.2% |
| OFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTS | 140G03 | US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | $484.3K | 49 | 12 | 10.0% |
| OFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONAL | 140G01 | US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | $271.5K | 4 | 2 | 5.6% |
| DENVER FED CENTER | 140R81 | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION | $207.2K | 9 | 2 | 4.3% |
| C5I DIVISION 2 KEARNEYSVILLE | 70Z0G3 | U.S. COAST GUARD | $67.5K | 2 | 1 | 1.4% |
| NEW ORLEANS CONTRACT OPS MGMT BRA | 70FBLA | FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | $57.6K | 8 | 2 | 1.2% |
| FWS SOUTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE | 140F04 | U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE | $9.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
| FA4427 60 CONS LGC | FA4427 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $4.9K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| SUPPORT SERVICES SECTION(SS40) | 70FA40 | FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | -$3.5K | 12 | 2 | -0.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B530 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE | $1.76M | 20 | 1 | 36.3% | Dec 8, 2023 |
| ARRAY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $781.7K | 9 | 1 | 16.1% | Jul 10, 2024 |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | $559.2K | 5 | 1 | 11.5% | Mar 28, 2023 |
| SKY VALLEY EXPLORATION LTD | $271.5K | 2 | 1 | 5.6% | Jan 11, 2022 |
| TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, THE | $230.8K | 10 | 1 | 4.8% | Apr 12, 2024 |
| APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. | $193.8K | 6 | 1 | 4.0% | Feb 1, 2022 |
| NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION | $177.3K | 7 | 1 | 3.7% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| WERNER, CYNTHIA ANNE | $171.9K | 19 | 1 | 3.5% | Feb 14, 2023 |
| CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF WASHINGTON | $151.0K | 2 | 1 | 3.1% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO | $109.0K | 7 | 1 | 2.2% | Apr 14, 2021 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B530?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 562211 | HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL | $1.76M | 20 | 1 | 36.3% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $855.8K | 15 | 2 | 17.7% |
| 541713 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NANOTECHNOLOGY | $710.2K | 7 | 2 | 14.7% |
| 541360 | GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYING AND MAPPING SERVICES | $384.2K | 11 | 5 | 7.9% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES | $282.7K | 13 | 3 | 5.8% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $253.9K | 30 | 5 | 5.2% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $236.8K | 9 | 2 | 4.9% |
| 611699 | ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SCHOOLS AND INSTRUCTION | $193.8K | 6 | 1 | 4.0% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $121.7K | 22 | 3 | 2.5% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $24.1K | 4 | 1 | 0.5% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B530?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $2.73M | 77 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $2.06M | 46 |
| BPA CALL | $54.2K | 20 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | -$1 | 2 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B530?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19AQMM24P1151 | CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF WASHINGTON | Sep 29, 2025 | $0 | 541713 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM |
| 140G0323P0101 | NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY | Jul 3, 2025 | -$90 | 541380 | US GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTS |
| 140G0324P0255 | NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION | Jun 30, 2025 | $61.8K | 541380 | US GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTS |
| 140R8121P0046 | UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA | Feb 19, 2025 | -$34 | 541360 | BUREAU OF RECLAMATIONDENVER FED CENTER |
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 $4.85M market as addressable.