01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC R506 Study/Data - Other Than Scientific Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code R506
Federal contract activity classified under Study/Data - Other Than Scientific across FY 1998–FY 2004. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC R506 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC R506 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 1998–FY 2004 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 1998 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 1999 | $109.0K | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| FY 2000 | -$4.0K | 1 | 1 | 1 | −103.7% |
| FY 2001 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +100.0% |
| FY 2002 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2003 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2004 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 1998–FY 2004.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | $105.0K | 3 | 2 | 100.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC R506?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 1998–FY 2004.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CINCINNATI PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS DIVISION (CPOD) | CCO00 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | $109.0K | 1 | 1 | 103.8% |
| RTP PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS DIVISION (RTPPOD) | DCO00 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | -$4.0K | 2 | 1 | -3.8% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC R506 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAINBOW TECHNOLOGY INC | $109.0K | 1 | 1 | 103.8% | Mar 15, 1999 |
| INTEGRATED LABORATORY SYSTEMS, | -$4.0K | 2 | 1 | -3.8% | Aug 3, 2004 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC R506?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC R506?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $105.0K | 3 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC R506?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCO00199409D68D40101 | RAO ENTERPRISES, INC. D.B.A | Aug 3, 2004 | $0 | Not reported | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYRTP PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS DIVISION (RTPPOD) |
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 $105.0K market as addressable.