| # | Niche | Codes | 5yr Spend | Contracts | Avg Award | Top-5 Share | MO/KS | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Logistics & Distribution Svcs Expertise-led logistics codes; relatively low capital intensity | 541614 · R706 | $9.2B | 138,690 | $67K | 71% | 1% | 71 |
| 2 | Janitorial Services Lowest barrier; very recurring facility contracts | 561720 · S201 | $7.8B | 20,480 | $379K | 16% | 2% | 62 |
| 3 | Landscaping / Grounds Maint. Low barrier; seasonal + recurring | 561730 · S208 | $2.5B | 15,356 | $160K | 12% | 3% | 54 |
| 4 | Temporary Staffing Working capital to float payroll | 561320 | $5.6B | 21,044 | $264K | 35% | 3% | 53 |
| 5 | Technical & Trade Training Training codes; curriculum and certifications; lower capital intensity | 611519 · U006 | $6.3B | 2,594 | $2.4M | 51% | 3% | 40 |
| 6 | Solid Waste Collection Trucks + permits; recurring municipal routes | 562111 · S205 | $1.1B | 9,005 | $123K | 23% | 3% | 39 |
| 7 | Sign Manufacturing Equipment-based; one-off + recurring agency work | 339950 | $114.4M | 12,734 | $9K | 31% | 2% | 20 |
| 8 | Specialized Freight / Dump Truck CDL + truck financing; tied to construction/road work | 484220 | $170.9M | 935 | $183K | 73% | 0% | 13 |
$9.2B across 138,690 federal contracts (avg $67K per award); but the top 5 vendors hold 71%, fairly locked up; award sizes sit in the small-business band; little spend in MO/KS, so this is a travel/national play.
$7.8B across 20,480 federal contracts (avg $379K per award); top 5 vendors only hold 16%, an open field; award sizes sit in the small-business band; little spend in MO/KS, so this is a travel/national play.
$2.5B across 15,356 federal contracts (avg $160K per award); top 5 vendors only hold 12%, an open field; award sizes sit in the small-business band; 3% of spend lands in MO/KS ($83.5M).
$5.6B across 21,044 federal contracts (avg $264K per award); top 5 vendors only hold 35%, an open field; award sizes sit in the small-business band; 3% of spend lands in MO/KS ($150.7M).
$6.3B across 2,594 federal contracts (avg $2.4M per award); top 5 vendors only hold 51%, an open field; awards skew large, harder for a first win; 3% of spend lands in MO/KS ($184.4M).
$1.1B across 9,005 federal contracts (avg $123K per award); top 5 vendors only hold 23%, an open field; award sizes sit in the small-business band; 3% of spend lands in MO/KS ($34.0M); note: meaningful capital/licensing barrier.
$114.4M across 12,734 federal contracts (avg $9K per award); top 5 vendors only hold 31%, an open field; award sizes sit in the small-business band; little spend in MO/KS, so this is a travel/national play.
$170.9M across 935 federal contracts (avg $183K per award); but the top 5 vendors hold 73%, fairly locked up; award sizes sit in the small-business band; little spend in MO/KS, so this is a travel/national play; note: meaningful capital/licensing barrier.