Oceanological Studies Government Contracts

PSC B526 Service code

Code facts

Spend category
Professional Services Management Advisory Services
Contract obligations
$410,310 In FY2025

PSC codes and definitions come from the GSA PSC Manual and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Market summary

Open opportunities
0 0 notices posted in the last 90 days
Contract awards
8 In the last 12 months

Top buying agencies by obligations

Rank Agency Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 Department of Commerce $1,937,439
2 Department of the Navy Department of Defense $25,382

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

Contract opportunities

No notices under PSC B526 are open now. These are the newest.

Notice Posted Due
3D Coastal Ocean Foundational Model Using AI, SCHISM and MLEOF Models. Pre-Solicitation · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analysis of split sediment cores Special Notice · Office of Acquisitions and Grants (USGS) · 140G0326Q0169
X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analysis of split sediment cores Pre-Solicitation · Office of Acquisitions and Grants (USGS) · 140G0326Q0169
NOI - seawater analysis Special Notice · Office of Acquisitions and Grants (USGS)
Sources Sought Seawater Analysis Pre-Solicitation · Office of Acquisitions and Grants (USGS)
Antifouling Panel Testing Solicitation · Naval Sea Systems Command (Navy)
Vessel and ROV Services for the Black Plateau Award Notice · Bureau of Ocean Energy Management —
Library for Next Generation Sequencing Solicitation · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Vessel and ROV Services- Blake Plateau Solicitation · Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
NOI - Liquid Robotics - Wave Glider services Special Notice · Office of Acquisitions and Grants (USGS)
RFI - Wave Glider Piloting Services Pre-Solicitation · Office of Acquisitions and Grants (USGS)
Aerial Survey & Fish Forage Collection Special Notice · Office of Acquisitions and Grants (USGS)
Marine Mammal Acoustic Analysis Pre-Solicitation · Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR)
Datawell Waverider IV (DWR4) Buoy Systems Support Pre-Solicitation · Marine Corps (Navy)
PlanktonScope Special Notice · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Geospatial Preexisting Data Analysis Pre-Solicitation · Office of Acquisitions and Grants (USGS)
Sole Source Justification Limited / Sole Source Justification · Bureau of Ocean Energy Management —
Dimethylsulfide (DMS) Predication Services Award Notice · Bureau of Ocean Energy Management —
DOIMFBO240010: Award Synopsis Award Notice · Bureau of Ocean Energy Management —
Oceangraphic Studies Special Notice · Office of Naval Research (SECNAV) · N0017324Q0072
Oceangraphic Studies Solicitation · Office of Naval Research (SECNAV) · N0017324Q0072
Analysis of Maritime Transportation Systems, Arctic Region Pre-Solicitation · Coast Guard
Sole Source Notice to CSSF Special Notice · Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Synthesis of climate change data Pre-Solicitation · Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Port Needs of Fisheries Along the U. S. West Coast Solicitation · Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Deep Learning & Remote Sensing Specialist Solicitation · Office of Acquisitions and Grants (USGS)
Intent to Sole Source- DMS Predicting NARW Special Notice · Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Sea Lion Oil Spill Analysis Special Notice · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Regional Wildlife Science Collaborative Support Limited / Sole Source Justification · Bureau of Ocean Energy Management —
CoSMoS Flood Modeling Solicitation · Office of Acquisitions and Grants (USGS)
Notice of intent to issue a sole source contract Special Notice · Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
SF Bay Strategic Shallow-Water Placement Project Tracer Study Award Notice · ENDIST San Francisco (USACE) —
V-Wing Towed Underwater Depressor Solicitation · Office of Science
Wave Buoy Emplacement Pre-Solicitation · Marine Corps (Navy)
Blake Plateau Investigation Justification Limited / Sole Source Justification · Bureau of Ocean Energy Management —
Evaluating Effectiveness of Nature Inclusive Desig Solicitation · Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Genomic analyses Special Notice · Office of Acquisitions and Grants (USGS)
Deep Learning and Remote Sensing Analyses Solicitation · Office of Acquisitions and Grants (USGS)
RFQ No. 140M0122R0009 - Evaluate the Effectiveness Special Notice · Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Unols R/V apalachee rental Special Notice · Office of Acquisitions and Grants (USGS)
MARINE MAMMAL MONITORING service years 2020-2024 Pre-Solicitation · Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR)
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Recent contract awards

Award Awarded Obligated
Development of a three-dimensional coastal ocean foundational model at continental scale 1305M226P0232 · Virginia Institute Of Marine Science · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration $329,999
EO 14398 - X-RAY fluorescence (XRF) analysis of split sediment cores 140G0326P0242 · University Of California San Diego · Office of Acquisitions and Grants (USGS) $14,000
New SSC susanne srtemler 140G0326P0152 · Kayle Stremler · Office of Acquisitions and Grants (USGS) $100,152
Transitioning risk assessment framework 140M0126F0034 · Blue World Research Institute Inc. · Bureau of Ocean Energy Management $313,792
Seawater analysis 140G0326P0196 · University Of California, Santa Barbara · Office of Acquisitions and Grants (USGS) $49,082
Protech fisheries task order for uncrewed surface vehicle southern ocean data collection 1305M326F0042 · Saildrone Inc. · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration $1,607,440
MM-24-02B, in situ sampling at a histori 140M0126C0002 · University Of South Florida · Bureau of Ocean Energy Management $887,025
Acoustic data analysis N6893626P5020 · Greeneridge Sciences, Inc. · Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR) $25,382

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
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

Quick answers

What is PSC B526?

PSC B526 is Oceanological Studies, a service code in PSC B, Special Studies/Analysis, Not R&D.

How many government contracts for oceanological studies are there?

Federal agencies awarded 8 contracts under PSC B526 in the last 12 months.

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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