01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC R550 Study/Organization/Admin/Personnel Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code R550
Federal contract activity classified under Study/Organization/Admin/Personnel across FY 1988–FY 1993. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC R550 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC R550 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 1988–FY 1993 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 1988 | $9.0K | 3 | 1 | 1 | — |
| FY 1989 | $10.0K | 2 | 2 | 1 | +11.1% |
| FY 1990 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | −100.0% |
| FY 1991 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 1992 | $468.0K | 34 | 2 | 1 | — |
| FY 1993 | $10.0K | 1 | 1 | 1 | −97.9% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 1988–FY 1993.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | $497.0K | 40 | 3 | 100.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC R550?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 1988–FY 1993.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | WCO00 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | $497.0K | 40 | 3 | 100.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC R550 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORP 5 | $473.0K | 34 | 1 | 95.2% | Nov 15, 1992 |
| UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORP 5 | $17.0K | 5 | 1 | 3.4% | Jun 15, 1992 |
| SPEAKING UP 1 | $7.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.4% | Aug 15, 1989 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC R550?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC R550?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $496.0K | 39 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $1.0K | 1 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC R550?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCO00199211CW300156A468W80104 | UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORP 5 | Nov 15, 1992 | $10.0K | Not reported | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYUS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY |
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 $497.0K market as addressable.