Intelligence Studies Government Contracts
PSC B538 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 obligations
- $25,633,176 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
- 5 In the last 12 months
- Obligated
- $14,524,526 In the last 12 months, net of deobligations
Top buying agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency | $10,403,099 | |
| 2 | Department of the Treasury | $5,904,431 | |
| 3 | Air Force | $349,885 | |
| 4 | Department of Homeland Security | $75,000 | |
| 5 | Department of Justice | $41,671 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherokee Insights LLC | $10,403,099 | |
| 2 | Guidehouse Inc. | $3,287,482 | |
| 3 | Deloitte Consulting LLP | $2,369,018 | |
| 4 | Riverside Research Institute | $349,885 | |
| 5 | West Publishing Corporation | $247,931 | |
| 6 | Disruptive Industries US Inc. | $75,000 | |
| 7 | IG, LLC | $41,671 |
Contract opportunities
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Recent contract awards
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $14,824,526 |
| FY2025 | $25,633,176 |
| FY2024 | $72,927,907 |
| FY2023 | $57,856,384 |
Top NAICS codes by obligations
| Rank | NAICS code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $10,403,099 | |
| 2 | 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $5,656,500 | |
| 3 | 541350 Building Inspection Services | $349,885 | |
| 4 | 519130 Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals | $247,931 | |
| 5 | 513210 Software Publishers | $75,000 | |
| 6 | 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services | $41,671 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $10,444,770 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $3,969,853 | |
| 3 | Colorado | $349,885 |
Shares are of everything obligated under PSC B538 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Quick answers
What is PSC B538?
PSC B538 is Intelligence Studies, a service code in PSC B, Special Studies/
How many government contracts for intelligence studies are there?
Federal agencies awarded 5 contracts under PSC B538 in the last 12 months, obligating $14,524,526.
How much do federal agencies spend under PSC B538?
Federal contracts under PSC B538 obligated $25,633,176 in fiscal year 2025 and $171,241,994 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under PSC B538?
The contractors with the most obligated under PSC B538 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Cherokee Insights LLC ($10,403,099), Guidehouse Inc. ($3,287,482) and Deloitte Consulting LLP ($2,369,018).
Which agencies buy the most under PSC B538?
The agencies that obligated the most under PSC B538 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency ($10,403,099), Department of the Treasury ($5,904,431) and Air Force ($349,885).
Which NAICS codes are used with PSC B538?
The NAICS codes with the most obligated under PSC B538 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services; and 541350 Building Inspection Services.
Where is the work under PSC B538 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under PSC B538 over the last 12 months are Maryland ($10,444,770), the District of Columbia ($3,969,853) and Colorado ($349,885).
What is the latest contract opportunity under PSC B538?
The latest contract opportunity under PSC B538 is Annual Maintenance for ESRI Software, special notice from Defense Intelligence Agency, posted June 17, 2025.
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