PSC B544: Special Studies/Analysis – Technology
B544 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for “Special Studies/Analysis – Technology”, 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
- Federal contract spending, FY2025
- $37.2 million
- Share of contract dollars to small businesses, since FY2024
- 33%
Open count as of Oct 28, 2026, 3:39 PM ET. The search counts live, so its total can differ by a notice or two.
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Where B544 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Service
- Group B: Special Studies/Analysis, Not R&D
- Group B5: Special Studies – Not R and D
- Code B544: Special Studies/Analysis – Technology
NAICS codes used with PSC B544
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with B544 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years | Open with PSC B544 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $52.6 million | 1 |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $18.7 million | — |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $13 million | — |
| 541513 | Computer Facilities Management Services | $11.2 million | — |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $9.1 million | — |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $4.1 million | — |
Open contracts under each code, with any PSC: NAICS 541519 · NAICS 541512 · NAICS 541611 · NAICS 541513 · NAICS 541330 · NAICS 541511
Who buys under PSC B544
Agencies with the most contract dollars under B544 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov. Each name links to that agency's open contracts and buying history:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Federal Transit Administration | $30.5 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $20.9 million |
| Internal Revenue Service | $19.3 million |
| Department of the Navy | $12.1 million |
| Defense Information Systems Agency | $6.7 million |
| Department of the Army | $6.5 million |
| U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | $3.6 million |
| Office of Procurement Operations | $3.1 million |
Federal spending under PSC B544 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $59.3 million |
| FY2025 | $37.2 million |
| FY2026 (incomplete) | $29.1 million |
Headline figures use FY2025, the last complete year. FY2026 is still incomplete and will rise until about early January 2027 as Defense data arrives: USAspending.gov publishes Defense contracts 90 days after they're signed.
Who wins PSC B544 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Gartner, Inc. | $35.5 million |
| Groundswell Corporation | $18.2 million |
| Incentive Technology Group LLC | $11.2 million |
| PCG Enterprises, Inc. | $8.9 million |
| Mission-Insights LLC | $7.3 million |
| Forrester Research, Inc. | $6.2 million |
| RKF Engineering Solutions, LLC | $4.9 million |
| R3 Government Solutions, LLC | $3.6 million |
| Netrise Inc | $3 million |
| The Outpost LLC | $2.5 million |
Linked names have a FedReady profile, which shows the NAICS codes a business is registered as small under. Most large companies have none.
Large prime contractors (companies that hold the contract with the agency) subcontract part of their work to small businesses. See which primes subcontract, by NAICS code.
Research PSC B544 work
By the NAICS codes this work goes with, the one with the most spending first: who won recently, contracts ending soon, agencies' planned buys and the large primes that subcontract it, nationwide. Each code shows only the pages that exist for it:
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services: who won recently · contracts ending in the next 12 months · planned buys · large primes that subcontract
- 541512 Computer Systems Design Services: who won recently · contracts ending in the next 12 months · planned buys · large primes that subcontract
- 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services: who won recently · contracts ending in the next 12 months · planned buys · large primes that subcontract
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 B544?
B544 is the service code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual named “Special Studies/Analysis – Technology”, 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 B544?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC B544 go with NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related 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 B544?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 1 open notice uses PSC B544 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.
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Sources: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities, USAspending.gov and the PSC Manual. How we count.