01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B522 Special Studies/Analysis- Legal Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B522
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Legal across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B522 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B522 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$6.91M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $1.52M | 66 | 24 | 15 | — |
| FY 2020 | $2.07M | 73 | 31 | 15 | +36.6% |
| FY 2021 | $2.37M | 67 | 30 | 16 | +14.5% |
| FY 2022 | $2.62M | 84 | 36 | 19 | +10.2% |
| FY 2023 | $4.97M | 59 | 31 | 20 | +89.9% |
| FY 2024 | $6.00M | 69 | 29 | 19 | +20.6% |
| FY 2025 | $6.91M | 95 | 31 | 20 | +15.1% |
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. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | 7012 | $6.88M | 29 | 3 | 26.0% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $4.62M | 10 | 1 | 17.5% |
| OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | 6901 | $3.63M | 62 | 3 | 13.7% |
| OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | 1501 | $3.57M | 42 | 7 | 13.5% |
| UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | 9568 | $1.38M | 35 | 4 | 5.2% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $1.36M | 40 | 5 | 5.1% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $1.23M | 144 | 18 | 4.7% |
| OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | 1605 | $746.3K | 6 | 2 | 2.8% |
| DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY (DCSA) | 97AV | $516.6K | 13 | 4 | 2.0% |
| U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE | 1544 | $465.0K | 8 | 1 | 1.8% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B522?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NICHD | 75N940 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $4.62M | 10 | 1 | 17.5% |
| DETENTION COMPLIANCE AND REMOVALS | 70CDCR | U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | $3.77M | 19 | 1 | 14.2% |
| CIVIL DIVISION | 15JC1V | OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | $3.70M | 13 | 2 | 14.0% |
| 693JK4 OST | 693JK4 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | $3.63M | 62 | 3 | 13.7% |
| INVESTIGATIONS AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT DALLAS | 70CMSD | U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | $3.12M | 10 | 2 | 11.8% |
| OFFICE OF CONTRACTS | 951700 | UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | $1.38M | 35 | 4 | 5.2% |
| W6QK ACC-RSA | W9124P | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $846.3K | 5 | 1 | 3.2% |
| DOL - CAS DIVISION 5 PROCUREMENT | 1605C5 | OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | $747.8K | 5 | 1 | 2.8% |
| DEFENSE CI AND SECURITY AGENCY | HS0021 | DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY (DCSA) | $516.6K | 13 | 4 | 2.0% |
| W6QK ACC-APG ADELPHI | W911QX | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $511.9K | 35 | 4 | 1.9% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B522 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYNERGY ENTERPRISES, INC. | $4.62M | 10 | 1 | 17.5% | May 27, 2025 |
| RELX INC. | $4.46M | 44 | 7 | 16.9% | Sep 9, 2025 |
| DSSP CONSULTING, INC. | $3.00M | 9 | 1 | 11.4% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| YUDRIO INC | $2.92M | 4 | 1 | 11.0% | Jul 30, 2025 |
| WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION | $2.07M | 32 | 5 | 7.8% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| BOWHEAD PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | $1.69M | 33 | 1 | 6.4% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $1.03M | 101 | 2 | 3.9% | Jun 23, 2025 |
| ABACUS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION | $846.3K | 5 | 1 | 3.2% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| STRATEGIC OPERATIONAL SOLUTIONS INC. | $773.9K | 9 | 1 | 2.9% | Sep 23, 2025 |
| GILCHRIST LAW FIRM, P.A., THE | $747.8K | 5 | 1 | 2.8% | Nov 18, 2022 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B522?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 519290 | WEB SEARCH PORTALS AND ALL OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES | $6.92M | 27 | 4 | 26.2% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $3.24M | 20 | 8 | 12.3% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $2.92M | 4 | 1 | 11.0% |
| 541199 | ALL OTHER LEGAL SERVICES | $2.60M | 126 | 29 | 9.8% |
| 519130 | INTERNET PUBLISHING AND BROADCASTING AND WEB SEARCH PORTALS | $2.14M | 23 | 2 | 8.1% |
| 519190 | ALL OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES | $1.94M | 29 | 2 | 7.3% |
| 541110 | OFFICES OF LAWYERS | $1.61M | 57 | 10 | 6.1% |
| 922130 | LEGAL COUNSEL AND PROSECUTION | $1.25M | 98 | 14 | 4.7% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $913.9K | 11 | 2 | 3.5% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $773.9K | 9 | 1 | 2.9% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B522?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $9.02M | 236 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $8.74M | 173 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $8.53M | 79 |
| BPA CALL | $166.8K | 25 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B522?
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 $26.46M market as addressable.