01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B538 Special Studies/Analysis- Intelligence Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B538
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Intelligence across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B538 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B538 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$24.40M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $419.08M | 41 | 21 | 8 | — |
| FY 2020 | $370.99M | 67 | 23 | 9 | −11.5% |
| FY 2021 | $113.90M | 95 | 20 | 7 | −69.3% |
| FY 2022 | $97.79M | 81 | 19 | 11 | −14.1% |
| FY 2023 | $67.03M | 77 | 21 | 13 | −31.5% |
| FY 2024 | $72.93M | 40 | 12 | 10 | +8.8% |
| FY 2025 | $24.40M | 63 | 17 | 12 | −66.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4732 | $734.30M | 105 | 8 | 63.0% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $271.81M | 152 | 7 | 23.3% |
| DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES | 2001 | $111.53M | 80 | 4 | 9.6% |
| DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY (DCSA) | 97AV | $31.35M | 10 | 2 | 2.7% |
| U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | 7014 | $6.20M | 10 | 2 | 0.5% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $4.65M | 22 | 7 | 0.4% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | $3.49M | 44 | 11 | 0.3% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $2.30M | 10 | 1 | 0.2% |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $716.7K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT | 1100 | $484.9K | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B538?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSA FAS AAS FEDSIM | 47QFCA | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $734.08M | 95 | 2 | 63.0% |
| W6QK ACC-APG ADELPHI | W911QX | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $133.07M | 25 | 1 | 11.4% |
| W6QK ACC-RSA | W58RGZ | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $123.34M | 87 | 1 | 10.6% |
| TREASURY OPERATIONS | 2032H3 | DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES | $111.53M | 80 | 4 | 9.6% |
| DEFENSE CI AND SECURITY AGENCY | HS0021 | DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY (DCSA) | $31.35M | 10 | 2 | 2.7% |
| BORDER ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISION | 70B03C | U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | $6.20M | 10 | 2 | 0.5% |
| 0410 AQ HQ CONTRACT AUG | W912PX | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $4.60M | 12 | 1 | 0.4% |
| W6QM MICC FDO FT BRAGG | W91247 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $3.60M | 12 | 1 | 0.3% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | HQ0034 | WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | $3.49M | 44 | 11 | 0.3% |
| W6QK ACC-APG NATICK | W911QY | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $3.17M | 4 | 2 | 0.3% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B538 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CACI INC FEDERAL | $529.28M | 34 | 1 | 45.4% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| LEIDOS, INC. | $255.49M | 114 | 2 | 21.9% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC. | $204.80M | 61 | 1 | 17.6% | Mar 27, 2025 |
| DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | $87.22M | 41 | 1 | 7.5% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| CHEROKEE INSIGHTS LLC | $30.74M | 8 | 1 | 2.6% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. | $19.89M | 39 | 2 | 1.7% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE | $7.52M | 20 | 1 | 0.6% | Sep 9, 2025 |
| THOMSON REUTERS SPECIAL SERVICES LLC | $6.20M | 7 | 1 | 0.5% | Jul 25, 2022 |
| GUIDEHOUSE INC. | $4.05M | 10 | 1 | 0.3% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| INTEGRAL CONSULTING SERVICES INCORPORATED | $3.60M | 12 | 1 | 0.3% | Nov 2, 2022 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B538?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $529.28M | 34 | 1 | 45.4% |
| 488190 | OTHER SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR AIR TRANSPORTATION | $255.49M | 114 | 1 | 21.9% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $214.36M | 100 | 10 | 18.4% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $115.85M | 99 | 10 | 9.9% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $33.09M | 19 | 7 | 2.8% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $9.46M | 27 | 3 | 0.8% |
| 519190 | ALL OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES | $6.20M | 10 | 2 | 0.5% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $1.18M | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 334220 | RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $1.16M | 5 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $171.1K | 7 | 3 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B538?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $781.85M | 200 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $263.97M | 146 |
| BPA CALL | $112.31M | 82 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $8.00M | 36 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B538?
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 $1.17B market as addressable.