PSC B516: Special Studies/Analysis – Animal/Fisheries
B516 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for special studies/analysis – animal/fisheries, 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
- $17.6 million
Open contracts with PSC B516, due soonest
- METAGENOMICS & TRANSCRIPTOMIC SERVICES
Due in 18 daysOct 28, 2026
Where B516 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Service
- Group B: Special Studies/Analysis, Not R&D
- Group B5: Special Studies – Not R and D
- Code B516: Special Studies/Analysis – Animal/Fisheries
NAICS codes used with PSC B516
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with B516 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 541380 | Testing Laboratories and Services | On 1 open |
Who buys under PSC B516
Agencies with the most contract dollars under B516 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $26.9 million |
| Department of the Army | $20.6 million |
| U.S. Geological Survey | $6.1 million |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | $5.5 million |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $4.9 million |
| Bureau of Land Management | $3.1 million |
| Food Safety and Inspection Service | $1.9 million |
| Forest Service | $1.1 million |
Federal spending under PSC B516 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $26.8 million |
| FY2025 | $26.7 million |
| FY2026 | $17.6 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
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
- B509 Special Studies/Analysis – Endangered Species: Plant/Animal
- B510 Special Studies/Analysis – Environmental Assessments
- B513 Special Studies/Analysis – Feasibility (Non – Construction)
- B517 Special Studies/Analysis – Geological
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC B516?
B516 is the service code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for special studies/analysis – animal/fisheries, 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 B516?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC B516 go with NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and 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 B516?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 1 open notices use PSC B516 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.