PSC B526: Oceanological Studies
Service code
Code facts
- Spend category
- Professional Services Management Advisory Services
- Part of
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B
- B5
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B
- Contract awards
- 8 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $410,310 In FY2025
PSC codes and definitions come from the GSA PSC Manual and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | -$96,007 |
| FY2025 | $410,310 |
| FY2024 | $8,904,217 |
| FY2023 | $6,270,452 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saildrone Inc. | $1,607,440 | |
| 2 | University Of South Florida | $887,025 | |
| 3 | Virginia Institute Of Marine Science | $329,999 | |
| 4 | Blue World Research Institute Inc. | $313,792 | |
| 5 | Kayle Stremler | $100,152 | |
| 6 | University Of California, Santa Barbara | $49,082 | |
| 7 | Greeneridge Sciences, Inc. | $25,382 | |
| 8 | Roa-Varon Adela Y | $24,899 | |
| 9 | University Of California San Diego | $14,000 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Commerce | $1,937,439 | |
| 2 | Department of the Navy | $25,382 |
Top NAICS codes by obligations
| Rank | NAICS code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $1,707,592 | |
| 2 | 541620 Environmental Consulting Services | $1,200,817 | |
| 3 | 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services | $88,464 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $1,607,440 | |
| 2 | Florida | $1,200,817 | |
| 3 | Virginia | $329,999 | |
| 4 | California | $213,514 |
Contract opportunities
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Quick answers
What is PSC B526?
PSC B526 is Oceanological Studies, a service code in PSC B, Special Studies/
How much do federal agencies spend under PSC B526?
Federal contracts under PSC B526 obligated $410,310 in fiscal year 2025 and $15,488,973 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under PSC B526?
The contractors with the most obligated under PSC B526 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Saildrone Inc. ($1,607,440), University Of South Florida ($887,025) and Virginia Institute Of Marine Science ($329,999).
Which agencies buy the most under PSC B526?
The agencies that obligated the most under PSC B526 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Commerce ($1,937,439) and Department of the Navy ($25,382).
Which NAICS codes are used with PSC B526?
The NAICS codes with the most obligated under PSC B526 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; 541620 Environmental Consulting Services; and 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services.
Where is the work under PSC B526 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under PSC B526 over the last 12 months are Washington ($1,607,440), Florida ($1,200,817) and Virginia ($329,999).
What is the latest contract opportunity under PSC B526?
The latest contract opportunity under PSC B526 is 3D Coastal Ocean Foundational Model Using AI, SCHISM and MLEOF Models, pre-solicitation from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, posted July 27, 2026.
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