01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC V251 Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Travel/Lodging/Recruitment: Civilian Personnel Recruitment Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code V251
Federal contract activity classified under Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Travel/Lodging/Recruitment: Civilian Personnel Recruitment across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC V251 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC V251 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$415.8K
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $456.6K | 16 | 6 | 4 | — |
| FY 2020 | $767.9K | 27 | 5 | 4 | +68.2% |
| FY 2021 | $1.39M | 16 | 6 | 5 | +81.5% |
| FY 2022 | $251.6K | 11 | 5 | 5 | −81.9% |
| FY 2023 | $791.6K | 27 | 12 | 8 | +214.7% |
| FY 2024 | $494.1K | 38 | 17 | 11 | −37.6% |
| FY 2025 | $415.8K | 12 | 10 | 8 | −15.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $1.75M | 46 | 4 | 38.3% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $858.1K | 25 | 3 | 18.8% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $714.6K | 8 | 3 | 15.6% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $586.7K | 10 | 3 | 12.8% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $318.6K | 6 | 2 | 7.0% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $159.8K | 27 | 3 | 3.5% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $84.9K | 1 | 1 | 1.9% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | $82.0K | 2 | 1 | 1.8% |
| OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | 1501 | $49.9K | 4 | 1 | 1.1% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $34.4K | 2 | 1 | 0.8% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC V251?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000 | 70Z023 | U.S. COAST GUARD | $1.71M | 44 | 2 | 37.4% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NHGRI | 75N92E | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $858.1K | 25 | 3 | 18.8% |
| SUPPLY OFFICER | M68909 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $612.0K | 2 | 1 | 13.4% |
| U.S. EMBASSY LONDON | 19UK56 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $411.6K | 1 | 1 | 9.0% |
| USAID/PHILIPPINES | 720492 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $159.8K | 27 | 3 | 3.5% |
| FA8139 AFSC PZIMB SOFTWARE | FA8139 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $124.6K | 2 | 1 | 2.7% |
| FA8579 SOFTWARE SPRT AFSC PZIM | FA8579 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $112.4K | 3 | 1 | 2.5% |
| W40M MRCO EUROPE | W9114F | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $84.9K | 1 | 1 | 1.9% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | HQ0034 | WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | $82.0K | 2 | 1 | 1.8% |
| FA8571 MAINT CONTRACTING AFSC PZIM | FA8571 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $81.6K | 1 | 1 | 1.8% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC V251 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUEWATER MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC | $1.57M | 42 | 1 | 34.4% | Apr 25, 2025 |
| CONTEMPORARIES INC | $655.8K | 17 | 1 | 14.3% | May 2, 2024 |
| BOWHEAD MARINE SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC | $612.0K | 2 | 1 | 13.4% | Jul 29, 2021 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $536.6K | 8 | 2 | 11.7% | Nov 13, 2024 |
| MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY | $194.0K | 4 | 1 | 4.2% | Jun 18, 2024 |
| CANDI THOMAS | $135.5K | 2 | 1 | 3.0% | Sep 20, 2024 |
| OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, INC | $124.6K | 2 | 1 | 2.7% | May 15, 2024 |
| FOREIGN AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | $107.4K | 14 | 1 | 2.3% | Apr 6, 2025 |
| PALMER STAFFING SERVICES INC | $102.3K | 7 | 1 | 2.2% | Feb 17, 2023 |
| SCIENCE MANAGEMENT & ENGINEERING, INC. | $100.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.2% | Jan 8, 2019 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC V251?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561599 | ALL OTHER TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT AND RESERVATION SERVICES | $1.71M | 44 | 2 | 37.4% |
| 561320 | TEMPORARY HELP SERVICES | $758.1K | 25 | 3 | 16.6% |
| 721110 | HOTELS (EXCEPT CASINO HOTELS) AND MOTELS | $656.0K | 43 | 10 | 14.4% |
| 488310 | PORT AND HARBOR OPERATIONS | $612.0K | 2 | 1 | 13.4% |
| 624229 | OTHER COMMUNITY HOUSING SERVICES | $206.2K | 3 | 2 | 4.5% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $131.8K | 6 | 2 | 2.9% |
| 721310 | ROOMING AND BOARDING HOUSES, DORMITORIES, AND WORKERS' CAMPS | $112.4K | 3 | 1 | 2.5% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES | $100.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.2% |
| 621112 | OFFICES OF PHYSICIANS, MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS | $84.9K | 1 | 1 | 1.9% |
| 561210 | FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES | $68.3K | 2 | 1 | 1.5% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC V251?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $3.28M | 84 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.29M | 63 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC V251?
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 $4.57M market as addressable.