01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B553 Special Studies/Analysis- Communications Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B553
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Communications across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B553 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B553 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$8.18M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $4.22M | 263 | 59 | 21 | — |
| FY 2020 | $4.49M | 216 | 61 | 19 | +6.4% |
| FY 2021 | $9.53M | 171 | 56 | 24 | +112.2% |
| FY 2022 | $14.71M | 197 | 50 | 20 | +54.5% |
| FY 2023 | $17.22M | 176 | 57 | 18 | +17.0% |
| FY 2024 | $11.12M | 146 | 42 | 16 | −35.4% |
| FY 2025 | $8.18M | 94 | 27 | 12 | −26.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | 1549 | $20.98M | 63 | 8 | 30.2% |
| FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | 7022 | $12.04M | 30 | 3 | 17.3% |
| UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | 9568 | $8.49M | 174 | 22 | 12.2% |
| DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | 97AK | $5.78M | 25 | 2 | 8.3% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $5.43M | 485 | 41 | 7.8% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $3.46M | 8 | 4 | 5.0% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $3.37M | 193 | 19 | 4.9% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $3.05M | 8 | 4 | 4.4% |
| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4732 | $2.78M | 7 | 1 | 4.0% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $1.23M | 32 | 3 | 1.8% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B553?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIVISION 1200 | 15F067 | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | $20.98M | 63 | 8 | 30.2% |
| NATIONAL CONTINUITY SECTION(CON50) | 70FA50 | FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | $9.95M | 27 | 3 | 14.3% |
| OFFICE OF CONTRACTS | 951700 | UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | $8.45M | 168 | 22 | 12.2% |
| DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY | HC1047 | DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | $5.78M | 24 | 1 | 8.3% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $3.46M | 8 | 4 | 5.0% |
| FA7146 SAF OC PK | FA7146 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $2.90M | 6 | 2 | 4.2% |
| GSA FAS AAS REGION 11 | 47QFDA | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $2.78M | 7 | 1 | 4.0% |
| FCC YAZOO CITY | 15B315 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $2.37M | 44 | 1 | 3.4% |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINMENT | 70FA31 | FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | $2.09M | 3 | 1 | 3.0% |
| 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244) | 36C244 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $1.19M | 21 | 1 | 1.7% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B553 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRECISION GROUP, LLC, THE | $17.58M | 26 | 1 | 25.3% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| PERATON INC. | $5.78M | 24 | 1 | 8.3% | Apr 27, 2023 |
| THE MITRE CORPORATION | $5.35M | 14 | 1 | 7.7% | Sep 22, 2023 |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, THE | $3.39M | 13 | 1 | 4.9% | Jul 10, 2025 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $3.31M | 206 | 2 | 4.8% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| RAND CORPORATION, THE | $3.30M | 3 | 1 | 4.7% | Dec 27, 2023 |
| ADVANCED COMPUTER CONCEPTS, INC. | $3.23M | 24 | 1 | 4.7% | Sep 19, 2024 |
| ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | $2.99M | 4 | 1 | 4.3% | Aug 25, 2025 |
| NEW FRONTIER INNOVATIONS LLC | $2.86M | 5 | 1 | 4.1% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| HOME FRONT COMMUNICATIONS, LLC | $2.78M | 7 | 1 | 4.0% | Oct 5, 2023 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B553?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $17.60M | 27 | 2 | 25.3% |
| 541910 | MARKETING RESEARCH AND PUBLIC OPINION POLLING | $7.99M | 152 | 14 | 11.5% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $5.90M | 24 | 2 | 8.5% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $5.35M | 14 | 1 | 7.7% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $3.75M | 16 | 6 | 5.4% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $3.66M | 30 | 4 | 5.3% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $3.62M | 102 | 10 | 5.2% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $3.41M | 13 | 7 | 4.9% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $3.34M | 5 | 3 | 4.8% |
| 541613 | MARKETING CONSULTING SERVICES | $2.78M | 7 | 1 | 4.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B553?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $48.42M | 500 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $8.32M | 496 |
| BPA CALL | $7.90M | 201 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $4.83M | 66 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B553?
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 $69.47M market as addressable.