01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 334516
Federal contract activity classified under Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 334516 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 334516 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$860.17M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $924.91M | 16,008 | 1,889 | 76 | — |
| FY 2020 | $1.50B | 16,334 | 1,828 | 75 | +61.9% |
| FY 2021 | $1.43B | 16,382 | 1,807 | 68 | −4.5% |
| FY 2022 | $1.14B | 15,842 | 1,785 | 68 | −20.1% |
| FY 2023 | $1.11B | 15,180 | 1,838 | 68 | −3.1% |
| FY 2024 | $1.07B | 14,866 | 1,784 | 66 | −3.6% |
| FY 2025 | $860.17M | 13,194 | 1,685 | 67 | −19.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $2.32B | 29,143 | 761 | 28.8% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $1.45B | 15,134 | 1,211 | 18.0% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $708.68M | 6,600 | 975 | 8.8% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $349.31M | 5,946 | 983 | 4.3% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $302.49M | 3,281 | 505 | 3.8% |
| AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | 12H2 | $261.57M | 5,991 | 789 | 3.3% |
| FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | 1549 | $256.19M | 857 | 131 | 3.2% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $254.05M | 3,934 | 558 | 3.2% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY | 1341 | $231.24M | 2,303 | 679 | 2.9% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $226.42M | 3,498 | 374 | 2.8% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 334516?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NHLBI | 75N920 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $601.80M | 1,783 | 306 | 7.5% |
| DIVISION 1200 | 15F067 | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | $256.19M | 853 | 131 | 3.2% |
| FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | 75F401 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | $254.05M | 3,934 | 558 | 3.2% |
| 248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248) | 36C248 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $234.07M | 1,964 | 118 | 2.9% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | 1333ND | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY | $231.24M | 2,303 | 679 | 2.9% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $226.42M | 3,498 | 374 | 2.8% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA | 75N950 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $224.55M | 2,032 | 413 | 2.8% |
| 262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) | 36C262 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $193.49M | 1,411 | 146 | 2.4% |
| 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250) | 36C250 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $174.56M | 2,095 | 143 | 2.2% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAID | 75N930 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $174.42M | 2,974 | 370 | 2.2% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 334516 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABBOTT LABORATORIES | $426.05M | 1,962 | 9 | 5.3% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION | $409.32M | 3,029 | 16 | 5.1% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| BECKMAN COULTER, INC. | $409.10M | 5,452 | 12 | 5.1% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INCORPORATED | $346.52M | 7,767 | 52 | 4.3% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC. | $313.85M | 3,100 | 17 | 3.9% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| FEDERAL RESOURCES SUPPLY COMPANY | $307.85M | 2,271 | 44 | 3.8% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| CEPHEID | $301.37M | 1,647 | 15 | 3.8% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | $235.48M | 1,507 | 23 | 2.9% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| ILLUMINA, INC. | $222.59M | 3,484 | 24 | 2.8% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $218.96M | 3,612 | 49 | 2.7% | Sep 30, 2025 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 334516?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6640 | LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | $3.99B | 49,043 | 3,563 | 49.6% |
| 6630 | CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS | $814.82M | 12,786 | 523 | 10.1% |
| Q301 | MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING | $672.86M | 2,802 | 138 | 8.4% |
| 6550 | IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS | $565.80M | 7,458 | 165 | 7.0% |
| 6515 | MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES | $452.39M | 6,282 | 584 | 5.6% |
| J066 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT | $194.65M | 7,102 | 516 | 2.4% |
| 6650 | OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES | $109.09M | 1,083 | 362 | 1.4% |
| 6635 | PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TESTING AND INSPECTION | $97.85M | 1,037 | 320 | 1.2% |
| 6505 | DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS | $66.33M | 1,357 | 105 | 0.8% |
| 2540 | VEHICULAR FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES | $58.19M | 19 | 1 | 0.7% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 334516?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $2.51B | 46,739 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $3.20B | 40,691 |
| BPA CALL | $1.32B | 17,752 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $1.00B | 2,624 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 334516?
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 $8.03B market as addressable.