PSC B529: Special Studies/Analysis – Scientific Data
B529 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for special studies/analysis – scientific data, 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
- 2
- Spending, FY2026
- $142.5 million
- Share to small businesses
- 24%
Open contracts with PSC B529, due soonest
- Scientific Consulting Services for the Brown Tree Snake
Due in 3 daysOct 14, 2026
- Monitoring and Evaluation of Russian River Coho Salmon
✦ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco District wants a contractor to run fish monitoring and evaluation for the Russian River Coho Salmon Captive Broodstock Program,…
Due in 30 daysNov 9, 2026
Where B529 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Service
- Group B: Special Studies/Analysis, Not R&D
- Group B5: Special Studies – Not R and D
- Code B529: Special Studies/Analysis – Scientific Data
NAICS codes used with PSC B529
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with B529 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 541380 | Testing Laboratories and Services | $107.8 million |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $52.6 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $40.2 million |
| 541690 | Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | $35.5 million |
| 518210 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $33.3 million |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $23.1 million |
Who buys under PSC B529
Agencies with the most contract dollars under B529 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Food and Drug Administration | $90.9 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $80.2 million |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | $61.4 million |
| National Institutes of Health | $43.8 million |
| National Science Foundation | $21.2 million |
| Department of the Army | $13 million |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $12.9 million |
| Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | $12.5 million |
On open notices right now, the most B529 work comes from Department of Agriculture and Dept of Defense.
Federal spending under PSC B529 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $156.8 million |
| FY2025 | $136.7 million |
| FY2026 | $142.5 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC B529 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Mantech Advanced Systems International, Inc. | $44.8 million |
| Iqvia Government Solutions Inc | $34.5 million |
| Mccrone Associates Inc | $20.6 million |
| Research Triangle Institute | $18.5 million |
| Information Management Services, Inc. | $17.9 million |
| Gryphon Technologies, L.C. | $14.7 million |
| Source Healthcare Analytics LLC | $12.9 million |
| Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute | $12.6 million |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | $12.4 million |
| Mathematica Inc. | $11.3 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
- 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
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC B529?
B529 is the service code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for special studies/analysis – scientific data, 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 B529?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC B529 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 B529?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 2 open notices use PSC B529 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.