PSC B505: Special Studies/Analysis – Cost Benefit
B505 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for special studies/analysis – cost benefit, in the special studies – not r and d group. Here are the contracts open under it now, the NAICS codes it pairs with, and who buys and wins this work.
- Open contracts now
- 0
- Share to small businesses
- 36%
Where B505 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Service
- Group B: Special Studies/Analysis, Not R&D
- Group B5: Special Studies – Not R and D
- Code B505: Special Studies/Analysis – Cost Benefit
NAICS codes used with PSC B505
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with B505 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $18.4 million |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $9.2 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $1.6 million |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $1.1 million |
| 541219 | Other Accounting Services | $346,906 |
| 541720 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | $249,568 |
Who buys under PSC B505
Agencies with the most contract dollars under B505 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | $18.7 million |
| U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | $8.7 million |
| Federal Acquisition Service | $1.4 million |
| Forest Service | $965,032 |
| Nuclear Regulatory Commission | $584,581 |
| District of Columbia Courts | $505,497 |
| Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services | $405,748 |
| Department of the Army | $251,352 |
Who wins PSC B505 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Frontier Technology Inc | $9.2 million |
| Guidehouse Inc. | $8.7 million |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | $7.5 million |
| Serco Inc | $1.9 million |
| Noblis, Inc. | $1.4 million |
| Restoration Ventures Inc | $505,497 |
| Barron LLC | $415,531 |
| Agralytica, Inc. | $405,748 |
| Rma Associates LLC | $346,906 |
| Acr Consultants, Inc. | $286,657 |
Related PSC codes
- B502 Special Studies/Analysis – Air Quality
- B503 Special Studies/Analysis – Archeological/Paleontological
- B504 Special Studies/Analysis – Chemical/Biological
- B506 Special Studies/Analysis – Data (Other Than Scientific)
- B507 Special Studies/Analysis – Economic
- B509 Special Studies/Analysis – Endangered Species: Plant/Animal
- B510 Special Studies/Analysis – Environmental Assessments
- B513 Special Studies/Analysis – Feasibility (Non – Construction)
- B516 Special Studies/Analysis – Animal/Fisheries
- B517 Special Studies/Analysis – Geological
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC B505?
B505 is the service code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for special studies/analysis – cost benefit, under B (Special Studies/Analysis, Not R&D) and B5 (Special Studies – Not R and D). Agencies put a PSC on every contract to record what they bought.
What is the difference between a PSC and a NAICS code?
A PSC describes what the government is buying. A NAICS code describes the industry of the business doing the work, and it sets the SBA size standard for small business set-asides. Every contract notice has both.
Which NAICS code goes with PSC B505?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC B505 go with NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), according to USAspending.gov. The contracting officer picks the NAICS code for each solicitation, so check the notice.
How do I find contracts that use PSC B505?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.