01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B537 Special Studies/Analysis- Medical/Health Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B537
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Medical/Health across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B537 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B537 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$106.36M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $132.21M | 332 | 137 | 24 | — |
| FY 2020 | $131.04M | 298 | 134 | 25 | −0.9% |
| FY 2021 | $192.88M | 284 | 126 | 24 | +47.2% |
| FY 2022 | $156.70M | 357 | 133 | 24 | −18.8% |
| FY 2023 | $150.54M | 343 | 117 | 29 | −3.9% |
| FY 2024 | $126.91M | 335 | 118 | 26 | −15.7% |
| FY 2025 | $106.36M | 284 | 106 | 27 | −16.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $544.96M | 584 | 61 | 54.7% |
| CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES | 7530 | $138.91M | 32 | 4 | 13.9% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $59.16M | 214 | 67 | 5.9% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 97DH | $52.59M | 54 | 10 | 5.3% |
| AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY | 7528 | $42.47M | 32 | 3 | 4.3% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $41.31M | 198 | 31 | 4.1% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $33.93M | 221 | 69 | 3.4% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $14.04M | 170 | 15 | 1.4% |
| SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | 2800 | $10.46M | 16 | 2 | 1.0% |
| HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | 7526 | $9.71M | 91 | 13 | 1.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B537?
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 | $544.96M | 584 | 61 | 54.7% |
| OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT | 75FCMC | CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES | $138.91M | 32 | 4 | 13.9% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $59.16M | 214 | 67 | 5.9% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY | HT0011 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | $51.75M | 37 | 7 | 5.2% |
| AHRQ/HEALTHCARE RESEARCH QUALITY | 75Q801 | AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY | $42.47M | 32 | 3 | 4.3% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO | 75N980 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $19.97M | 77 | 1 | 2.0% |
| NIH NCI | 75N910 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $17.79M | 65 | 13 | 1.8% |
| SAC FREDERICK (36C10X) | 36C10X | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $14.74M | 12 | 6 | 1.5% |
| 245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245) | 36C245 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $11.82M | 19 | 4 | 1.2% |
| SSA OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS | 283213 | SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | $10.46M | 16 | 2 | 1.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B537 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARVARD PILGRIM HEALTH CARE INC | $229.85M | 89 | 2 | 23.1% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| NCI INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. | $149.24M | 27 | 1 | 15.0% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| ACUMEN, LLC | $63.90M | 26 | 1 | 6.4% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| LEWIN GROUP, INC., THE | $52.63M | 14 | 1 | 5.3% | Jul 21, 2025 |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | $51.67M | 35 | 1 | 5.2% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES | $35.26M | 157 | 13 | 3.5% | Sep 22, 2025 |
| IQVIA GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS INC | $35.21M | 29 | 1 | 3.5% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | $32.65M | 20 | 1 | 3.3% | May 1, 2023 |
| HEALTHAGEN LLC | $25.38M | 14 | 1 | 2.5% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| MIPPS, LLC | $24.89M | 8 | 1 | 2.5% | Sep 24, 2025 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B537?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 518210 | DATA PROCESSING, HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | $479.59M | 235 | 14 | 48.1% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $195.19M | 157 | 42 | 19.6% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $99.44M | 274 | 34 | 10.0% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $46.29M | 215 | 47 | 4.6% |
| 622110 | GENERAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HOSPITALS | $28.05M | 231 | 11 | 2.8% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $27.48M | 23 | 4 | 2.8% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $19.43M | 80 | 15 | 1.9% |
| 621511 | MEDICAL LABORATORIES | $18.77M | 125 | 31 | 1.9% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $17.61M | 101 | 19 | 1.8% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $11.64M | 22 | 5 | 1.2% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B537?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $767.44M | 1,221 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $38.73M | 575 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $167.31M | 347 |
| BPA CALL | $23.14M | 90 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B537?
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 $996.63M market as addressable.