PSC B553: Communications 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
- 14 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $8,103,828 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 | $1,819,371 |
| FY2025 | $8,103,828 |
| FY2024 | $11,117,176 |
| FY2023 | $17,220,877 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Precision Group, LLC | $1,911,155 | |
| 2 | Vistra Communications, LLC | $233,175 | |
| 3 | Vohl Agency LLC | $69,000 | |
| 4 | Berry William C | $50,000 | |
| 5 | Seven Summit Treks Pvt. LTD. | $48,846 | |
| 6 | Zeynep Safak Erturk | $38,400 | |
| 7 | Farmers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. | $31,897 | |
| 8 | Meltwater News US Inc. | $23,498 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Justice | $1,942,795 | |
| 2 | Department of State | $419,739 | |
| 3 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $238,607 | |
| 4 | Federal Communications Commission | $50,000 |
Top NAICS codes by obligations
| Rank | NAICS code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 541512 Computer Systems Design Services | $1,911,155 | |
| 2 | 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services | $233,175 | |
| 3 | 561499 All Other Business Support Services | $93,596 | |
| 4 | 541830 Media Buying Agencies | $69,000 | |
| 5 | 516210 Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers | $61,898 | |
| 6 | 561611 Investigation and Personal Background Check Services | $50,000 | |
| 7 | 541890 Other Services Related to Advertising | $40,441 | |
| 8 | 541613 Marketing Consulting Services | $33,530 | |
| 9 | 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers | $31,639 | |
| 10 | 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $24,754 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $1,859,167 | |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $233,175 | |
| 3 | Puerto Rico | $50,000 | |
| 4 | Texas | $38,400 | |
| 5 | South Carolina | $31,897 | |
| 6 | Florida | $5,432 |
Shares are of everything obligated under PSC B553 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Contract opportunities
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Quick answers
What is PSC B553?
PSC B553 is Communications Studies, a service code in PSC B, Special Studies/
How much do federal agencies spend under PSC B553?
Federal contracts under PSC B553 obligated $8,103,828 in fiscal year 2025 and $38,261,252 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under PSC B553?
The contractors with the most obligated under PSC B553 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are The Precision Group, LLC ($1,911,155); Vistra Communications, LLC ($233,175); and Vohl Agency LLC ($69,000).
Which agencies buy the most under PSC B553?
The agencies that obligated the most under PSC B553 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Justice ($1,942,795), Department of State ($419,739) and Department of Veterans Affairs ($238,607).
Which NAICS codes are used with PSC B553?
The NAICS codes with the most obligated under PSC B553 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 541512 Computer Systems Design Services, 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services and 561499 All Other Business Support Services.
Where is the work under PSC B553 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under PSC B553 over the last 12 months are Virginia ($1,859,167), Pennsylvania ($233,175) and Puerto Rico ($50,000).
What is the latest contract opportunity under PSC B553?
The latest contract opportunity under PSC B553 is Media Monitoring Subscription, pre-solicitation from Department of Veterans Affairs, posted July 14, 2026.
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