01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B506 Special Studies/Analysis- Data (Other Than Scientific) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B506
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Data (Other Than Scientific) across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B506 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B506 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$269.75M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $209.21M | 471 | 217 | 70 | — |
| FY 2020 | $176.87M | 518 | 215 | 70 | −15.5% |
| FY 2021 | $200.05M | 580 | 251 | 77 | +13.1% |
| FY 2022 | $222.94M | 665 | 249 | 69 | +11.4% |
| FY 2023 | $226.97M | 624 | 234 | 66 | +1.8% |
| FY 2024 | $234.57M | 607 | 232 | 66 | +3.4% |
| FY 2025 | $269.75M | 658 | 222 | 59 | +15.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF | 9100 | $551.13M | 234 | 9 | 35.8% |
| INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | 2050 | $208.04M | 402 | 14 | 13.5% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | $95.08M | 405 | 44 | 6.2% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $62.58M | 212 | 22 | 4.1% |
| CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES | 7530 | $57.13M | 92 | 10 | 3.7% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $56.79M | 148 | 31 | 3.7% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $52.52M | 156 | 10 | 3.4% |
| HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | 7526 | $48.30M | 85 | 14 | 3.1% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $34.58M | 115 | 46 | 2.2% |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $31.14M | 81 | 10 | 2.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B506?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACTS AND ACQUISTIONS MANAGEMEN | 919900 | EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF | $551.13M | 234 | 9 | 35.8% |
| OPERATION SERVICES | 2032H8 | INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | $160.18M | 323 | 11 | 10.4% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | HQ0034 | WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | $95.08M | 405 | 44 | 6.2% |
| OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT | 75FCMC | CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES | $57.13M | 92 | 10 | 3.7% |
| FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | 75F401 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | $52.52M | 156 | 10 | 3.4% |
| HRSA HEADQUARTERS | 75R602 | HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | $48.30M | 85 | 14 | 3.1% |
| IT STRATEGY AND MODERNIZATION | 2032H5 | INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | $41.68M | 70 | 9 | 2.7% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $34.58M | 115 | 46 | 2.2% |
| NNSA NON-MO CNTRCTNG OPS DIV | 892331 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $30.49M | 66 | 4 | 2.0% |
| NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND | N00019 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $22.42M | 13 | 3 | 1.5% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B506 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE | $406.85M | 153 | 1 | 26.4% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| WESTAT, INC. | $123.75M | 53 | 7 | 8.0% | Jun 17, 2025 |
| DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | $92.30M | 199 | 3 | 6.0% | Sep 9, 2025 |
| ASR ANALYTICS, LLC | $91.88M | 156 | 1 | 6.0% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | $45.59M | 112 | 2 | 3.0% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN, INC., THE | $37.37M | 18 | 1 | 2.4% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $29.44M | 12 | 1 | 1.9% | Aug 11, 2025 |
| TECOLOTE RESEARCH, INC. | $27.50M | 31 | 2 | 1.8% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| TECHNOMICS, INC. | $23.20M | 37 | 1 | 1.5% | Sep 23, 2025 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. | $21.86M | 23 | 5 | 1.4% | Aug 12, 2025 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B506?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $490.99M | 1,202 | 101 | 31.9% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $467.97M | 553 | 63 | 30.4% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $89.80M | 257 | 48 | 5.8% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $87.70M | 218 | 27 | 5.7% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $48.45M | 113 | 20 | 3.1% |
| 541910 | MARKETING RESEARCH AND PUBLIC OPINION POLLING | $47.93M | 122 | 13 | 3.1% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $38.86M | 155 | 29 | 2.5% |
| 518210 | DATA PROCESSING, HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | $37.69M | 275 | 69 | 2.4% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $33.80M | 99 | 29 | 2.2% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $26.12M | 183 | 48 | 1.7% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B506?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $356.86M | 1,393 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $844.47M | 1,199 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $68.88M | 1,002 |
| BPA CALL | $270.16M | 529 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B506?
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 $1.54B market as addressable.