01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC L042 Technical Rep- Fire Fighting/Rescue/Safety Equipment; Environ Protect Equipment/Matls Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code L042
Federal contract activity classified under Technical Rep- Fire Fighting/Rescue/Safety Equipment; Environ Protect Equipment/Matls across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC L042 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC L042 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $581.8K | 11 | 6 | 5 | — |
| FY 2020 | $559.1K | 22 | 14 | 8 | −3.9% |
| FY 2021 | $251.7K | 15 | 8 | 7 | −55.0% |
| FY 2022 | $803.6K | 12 | 6 | 6 | +219.2% |
| FY 2023 | $997.2K | 15 | 8 | 7 | +24.1% |
| FY 2024 | $450.3K | 18 | 9 | 8 | −54.8% |
| FY 2025 | $1.06M | 11 | 9 | 7 | +136.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | 7013 | $3.34M | 26 | 2 | 70.9% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $858.7K | 12 | 6 | 18.2% |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | $173.6K | 10 | 2 | 3.7% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $166.2K | 12 | 2 | 3.5% |
| BUREAU OF RECLAMATION | 1425 | $44.4K | 3 | 3 | 0.9% |
| U.S. SECRET SERVICE | 7009 | $30.4K | 2 | 1 | 0.6% |
| BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | 1422 | $22.4K | 3 | 2 | 0.5% |
| FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | 1549 | $18.6K | 10 | 1 | 0.4% |
| DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION | 1524 | $18.6K | 1 | 1 | 0.4% |
| SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | 6947 | $16.1K | 2 | 1 | 0.3% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC L042?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORKFORCE & ENTERPRISE OPERATIONS | 70T010 | TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION | $3.96M | 22 | 2 | 84.1% |
| 246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) | 36C246 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $580.6K | 5 | 3 | 12.3% |
| 245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245) | 36C245 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $207.6K | 4 | 1 | 4.4% |
| SMITHSONIAN ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY | 331312 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | $163.7K | 9 | 1 | 3.5% |
| U.S. EMBASSY RABAT | 19M055 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $86.1K | 5 | 1 | 1.8% |
| 260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260) | 36C260 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $70.4K | 3 | 2 | 1.5% |
| U.S. EMBASSY SANTO DOMINGO | 19DR86 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $50.9K | 5 | 2 | 1.1% |
| MP-REGIONAL OFFICE | 140R20 | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION | $34.9K | 2 | 2 | 0.7% |
| U. S. SECRET SERVICE | 70US09 | U.S. SECRET SERVICE | $30.4K | 2 | 1 | 0.6% |
| DIVISION 1200 | 15F067 | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | $18.6K | 10 | 1 | 0.4% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC L042 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARAGONE SOLUTIONS, INC. | $3.66M | 22 | 1 | 77.7% | Aug 25, 2025 |
| OPTIMUM LOW VOLTAGE LLC | $310.7K | 2 | 1 | 6.6% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| BIOMEDICAL WASTE SERVICES INC | $207.6K | 4 | 1 | 4.4% | Jun 20, 2024 |
| CITIZEN CONTRACTING GROUP LLC | $169.9K | 2 | 1 | 3.6% | Apr 17, 2025 |
| PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE | $163.7K | 9 | 1 | 3.5% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $149.9K | 11 | 1 | 3.2% | Aug 11, 2025 |
| VETERANS FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY CORPORATION | $100.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.1% | Nov 14, 2024 |
| MEDIA PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. | $61.8K | 3 | 2 | 1.3% | Jan 19, 2022 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK | $30.4K | 2 | 1 | 0.6% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| PRO SAFETY & RESCUE, INC | $29.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.6% | Dec 12, 2024 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC L042?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $3.34M | 26 | 2 | 70.9% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $496.8K | 6 | 3 | 10.6% |
| 562211 | HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL | $207.6K | 4 | 1 | 4.4% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $163.7K | 9 | 1 | 3.5% |
| 541350 | BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES | $100.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.1% |
| 561612 | SECURITY GUARDS AND PATROL SERVICES | $86.1K | 5 | 1 | 1.8% |
| 561621 | SECURITY SYSTEMS SERVICES (EXCEPT LOCKSMITHS) | $72.1K | 7 | 3 | 1.5% |
| 561990 | ALL OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES | $33.1K | 4 | 4 | 0.7% |
| 611430 | PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT TRAINING | $30.4K | 6 | 2 | 0.6% |
| 238290 | OTHER BUILDING EQUIPMENT CONTRACTORS | $29.1K | 11 | 2 | 0.6% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC L042?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.27M | 56 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $1.94M | 32 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $1.48M | 14 |
| BPA CALL | $16.1K | 2 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC L042?
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 $4.71M market as addressable.