01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC B542 Special Studies/Analysis- Educational Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code B542
Federal contract activity classified under Special Studies/Analysis- Educational across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC B542 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC B542 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$29.78M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $75.34M | 153 | 57 | 22 | — |
| FY 2020 | $71.94M | 132 | 52 | 21 | −4.5% |
| FY 2021 | $47.83M | 167 | 68 | 23 | −33.5% |
| FY 2022 | $76.31M | 188 | 76 | 22 | +59.5% |
| FY 2023 | $96.67M | 149 | 62 | 23 | +26.7% |
| FY 2024 | $115.76M | 158 | 62 | 24 | +19.8% |
| FY 2025 | $29.78M | 171 | 59 | 18 | −74.3% |
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 | $448.84M | 534 | 45 | 87.4% |
| NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 4900 | $24.90M | 53 | 7 | 4.8% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $7.79M | 139 | 20 | 1.5% |
| DEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA) | 97F2 | $7.40M | 7 | 3 | 1.4% |
| BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS | 1450 | $4.33M | 18 | 3 | 0.8% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $2.82M | 7 | 4 | 0.5% |
| FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | 7022 | $2.51M | 42 | 11 | 0.5% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $2.50M | 6 | 4 | 0.5% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $2.31M | 47 | 12 | 0.5% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $1.97M | 10 | 2 | 0.4% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC B542?
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 | $448.12M | 509 | 31 | 87.2% |
| DIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORT | 491004 | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | $24.90M | 53 | 7 | 4.8% |
| DOD EDUCATION ACTIVITY | HE1254 | DEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA) | $7.40M | 7 | 3 | 1.4% |
| ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM | 19AQMM | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $5.50M | 26 | 5 | 1.1% |
| BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS | 140A16 | BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS | $4.33M | 8 | 2 | 0.8% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $2.82M | 7 | 4 | 0.5% |
| PREPAREDNESS SECTION(PRE20) | 70FA20 | FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | $2.51M | 42 | 11 | 0.5% |
| FA7000 10 CONS LGC | FA7000 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $2.25M | 4 | 2 | 0.4% |
| FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | 75F401 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | $1.97M | 10 | 2 | 0.4% |
| OFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTS | 140G03 | US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | $1.86M | 12 | 5 | 0.4% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC B542 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | $205.39M | 150 | 3 | 40.0% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| WESTAT, INC. | $100.42M | 91 | 2 | 19.6% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | $53.05M | 62 | 1 | 10.3% | Aug 14, 2025 |
| APPLIED ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT CORP | $31.99M | 17 | 1 | 6.2% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER | $18.41M | 23 | 2 | 3.6% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| SANAMETRIX, INC. | $12.88M | 31 | 1 | 2.5% | Jul 8, 2025 |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $8.35M | 12 | 1 | 1.6% | Apr 25, 2025 |
| MATHEMATICA POLICY RESEARCH, INC. | $7.90M | 23 | 1 | 1.5% | Aug 19, 2025 |
| ABT ASSOCIATES INC. | $7.87M | 31 | 1 | 1.5% | Aug 13, 2025 |
| STICHTING I.E.A. SECRETARIAAT NEDERLAND | $6.47M | 7 | 1 | 1.3% | Feb 10, 2025 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC B542?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $206.52M | 245 | 25 | 40.2% |
| 541219 | OTHER ACCOUNTING SERVICES | $163.21M | 86 | 2 | 31.8% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $86.51M | 237 | 36 | 16.8% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $17.89M | 25 | 4 | 3.5% |
| 611710 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES | $16.10M | 198 | 69 | 3.1% |
| 611691 | EXAM PREPARATION AND TUTORING | $5.83M | 7 | 2 | 1.1% |
| 541618 | OTHER MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $5.75M | 29 | 7 | 1.1% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $3.34M | 27 | 9 | 0.7% |
| 541613 | MARKETING CONSULTING SERVICES | $1.55M | 6 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 813920 | PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS | $1.40M | 29 | 7 | 0.3% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC B542?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $250.96M | 371 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $16.31M | 337 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $199.20M | 282 |
| BPA CALL | $47.16M | 128 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC B542?
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 $513.63M market as addressable.