01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B554 Special Studies/Analysis- Acquisition Policy/Procedures Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B554
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Acquisition Policy/Procedures across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B554 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B554 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$1.64M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $7.69M | 19 | 11 | 10 | — |
| FY 2020 | $3.42M | 26 | 19 | 14 | −55.5% |
| FY 2021 | $4.59M | 14 | 9 | 9 | +34.1% |
| FY 2022 | $9.81M | 28 | 13 | 10 | +113.8% |
| FY 2023 | $8.03M | 21 | 7 | 7 | −18.2% |
| FY 2024 | $5.24M | 27 | 9 | 9 | −34.7% |
| FY 2025 | $1.64M | 11 | 7 | 6 | −68.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $16.59M | 18 | 3 | 41.0% |
| MARITIME ADMINISTRATION | 6938 | $6.40M | 21 | 1 | 15.8% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $6.39M | 11 | 2 | 15.8% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $4.38M | 16 | 1 | 10.8% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $3.08M | 27 | 9 | 7.6% |
| DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION | 1524 | $1.07M | 6 | 1 | 2.7% |
| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4732 | $899.6K | 4 | 1 | 2.2% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 97DH | $625.6K | 3 | 1 | 1.5% |
| U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) | 97ZS | $500.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.2% |
| USDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION | 1205 | $421.1K | 3 | 1 | 1.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B554?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USAID/LIBERIA | 720669 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $16.29M | 12 | 1 | 40.3% |
| 693JF7 DOT MARITIME ADMINISTRATION | 693JF7 | MARITIME ADMINISTRATION | $6.40M | 21 | 1 | 15.8% |
| CWMD ACQ DIV | 70RWMD | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $6.28M | 9 | 1 | 15.5% |
| FA7014 AFDW PK | FA7014 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $4.13M | 15 | 1 | 10.2% |
| NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER | N64267 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $1.23M | 2 | 1 | 3.1% |
| HEADQUATERS | 15DDHQ | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION | $1.07M | 6 | 1 | 2.7% |
| GSA/FAS ITC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION OPERATIONS, INTERAGENCY CONTRACTS | 47QTCB | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $899.6K | 4 | 1 | 2.2% |
| DHA ENTERPRISE MED SUPPORT EMS-CD | HT0015 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | $625.6K | 3 | 1 | 1.5% |
| NAVFAC SYSTEMS AND EXP WARFARE CTR | N39430 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $541.1K | 3 | 1 | 1.3% |
| COMMANDER | M67854 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $538.8K | 3 | 1 | 1.3% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B554 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATHAN ASSOCIATES INC. | $16.29M | 12 | 1 | 40.3% | Aug 2, 2023 |
| GARTNER, INC. | $7.62M | 30 | 4 | 18.8% | Oct 4, 2024 |
| JEFFERSON CONSULTING GROUP, LLC | $6.51M | 23 | 2 | 16.1% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| RAND CORPORATION, THE | $6.28M | 9 | 1 | 15.5% | Sep 12, 2024 |
| XL ASSOCIATES, INC. | $1.07M | 6 | 1 | 2.7% | May 29, 2025 |
| METAPHASE CONSULTING LLC | $899.6K | 4 | 1 | 2.2% | Sep 29, 2022 |
| GEMINI 3 GROUP, INC., THE | $538.8K | 3 | 1 | 1.3% | Feb 3, 2023 |
| BOULEVARD CONSULTING GROUP, LLC, THE | $500.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.2% | Jun 12, 2020 |
| COMPUSEARCH VIRTUAL ACQUISITION OFFICE LLC | $448.6K | 4 | 2 | 1.1% | Sep 4, 2020 |
| SIMPSON GUMPERTZ & HEGER INC. | $300.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.7% | Apr 17, 2020 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B554?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $16.38M | 14 | 2 | 40.5% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $7.62M | 30 | 1 | 18.8% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $7.52M | 42 | 7 | 18.6% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $6.28M | 9 | 1 | 15.5% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $899.6K | 6 | 2 | 2.2% |
| 541614 | PROCESS, PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS CONSULTING SERVICES | $500.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.2% |
| 511210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $448.6K | 4 | 1 | 1.1% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $300.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 813319 | OTHER SOCIAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS | $140.8K | 5 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 518210 | DATA PROCESSING, HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | $96.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B554?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| BPA CALL | $15.08M | 58 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $7.13M | 49 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $17.72M | 20 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $508.0K | 19 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B554?
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 $40.43M market as addressable.