PSC B509: Special Studies/Analysis – Endangered Species: Plant/Animal
B509 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for special studies/analysis – endangered species: plant/animal, 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
- 1
- Spending, FY2026
- $16 million
- Share to small businesses
- 34%
Where B509 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Service
- Group B: Special Studies/Analysis, Not R&D
- Group B5: Special Studies – Not R and D
- Code B509: Special Studies/Analysis – Endangered Species: Plant/Animal
NAICS codes used with PSC B509
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with B509 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $29.4 million |
| 541620 | Environmental Consulting Services | $12.6 million |
| 924120 | Administration of Conservation Programs | $4.2 million |
| 541690 | Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | $3.2 million |
| 115310 | Support Activities for Forestry | $2.2 million |
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $2 million |
Who buys under PSC B509
Agencies with the most contract dollars under B509 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Air Force | $32.4 million |
| Department of the Army | $9.9 million |
| Bureau of Reclamation | $8 million |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $1.4 million |
| Department of the Navy | $1.3 million |
| Bureau of Land Management | $1.3 million |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | $1 million |
| Washington Headquarters Services | $697,045 |
Federal spending under PSC B509 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $23.3 million |
| FY2025 | $17.5 million |
| FY2026 | $16 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC B509 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Everfox LLC | $24.5 million |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | $3.3 million |
| Bio-West Inc | $2.4 million |
| Osage Nation Energy Services LLC | $2.2 million |
| Nebraska Game & Parks Commission | $2 million |
| Quartermaster Ai, Inc. | $2 million |
| Asir LLC | $1.7 million |
| Four Peaks Environmental Science & Data Solutions LLC | $1.6 million |
| Oneida-Stantec JV LLC | $1.5 million |
| General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. | $1.5 million |
Related PSC codes
- B502 Special Studies/Analysis – Air Quality
- B503 Special Studies/Analysis – Archeological/Paleontological
- B504 Special Studies/Analysis – Chemical/Biological
- B505 Special Studies/Analysis – Cost Benefit
- B506 Special Studies/Analysis – Data (Other Than Scientific)
- B507 Special Studies/Analysis – Economic
- 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 B509?
B509 is the service code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for special studies/analysis – endangered species: plant/animal, 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 B509?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC B509 go with NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical 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 B509?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 1 open notices use PSC B509 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.