01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AA12 Agriculture R&D Services; Agricultural Research And Services; Applied Research Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AA12
Federal contract activity classified under Agriculture R&D Services; Agricultural Research And Services; Applied Research across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AA12 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AA12 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$2.78M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $6.0K | 7 | 6 | 4 | — |
| FY 2021 | $95.9K | 8 | 7 | 3 | +1,498.0% |
| FY 2022 | $24.9K | 3 | 3 | 2 | −74.1% |
| FY 2023 | $268.2K | 9 | 8 | 4 | +978.5% |
| FY 2024 | $1.81M | 15 | 13 | 5 | +573.9% |
| FY 2025 | $1.47M | 12 | 8 | 6 | −18.7% |
| FY 2026 | $2.78M | 17 | 13 | 8 | +89.3% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) | 97AE | $2.52M | 6 | 1 | 39.1% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $1.50M | 5 | 2 | 23.2% |
| AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | 12H2 | $1.22M | 19 | 14 | 18.9% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $316.7K | 7 | 3 | 4.9% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $284.2K | 2 | 2 | 4.4% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $185.1K | 2 | 2 | 2.9% |
| FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | 1549 | $174.8K | 4 | 1 | 2.7% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $173.8K | 3 | 1 | 2.7% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $30.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $27.6K | 1 | 1 | 0.4% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AA12?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY | HR0011 | DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) | $2.52M | 6 | 1 | 39.1% |
| FA2391 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RQKP | FA2391 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $1.50M | 5 | 2 | 23.2% |
| USDA ARS AFM APD | 1232SA | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | $977.9K | 6 | 5 | 15.1% |
| NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER | 80NSSC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $316.7K | 7 | 3 | 4.9% |
| W2R2 USA ENGR R & D CTR | W912HZ | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $284.2K | 2 | 2 | 4.4% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGO | N00244 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $185.1K | 2 | 2 | 2.9% |
| DIVISION 1200 | 15F067 | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | $174.8K | 4 | 1 | 2.7% |
| FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | 75F401 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | $173.8K | 3 | 1 | 2.7% |
| USDA ARS NEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP | 12305B | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | $78.5K | 2 | 2 | 1.2% |
| USDA ARS PWA AAO ACQ/PER PROP | 12905B | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | $70.7K | 1 | 1 | 1.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AA12 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KITWARE INC | $2.52M | 6 | 1 | 39.1% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| NUMERATOR, LLC | $795.0K | 1 | 1 | 12.3% | Sep 25, 2026 |
| CREARE LLC | $749.9K | 3 | 1 | 11.6% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| NOBEL WORKS CORP | $747.5K | 2 | 1 | 11.6% | Sep 8, 2025 |
| TAYLOR-WOOLPERT, LLC | $251.7K | 1 | 1 | 3.9% | Aug 14, 2025 |
| OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY | $249.8K | 5 | 1 | 3.9% | Aug 1, 2024 |
| GRO ALLIANCE LLC | $212.0K | 1 | 1 | 3.3% | Apr 17, 2026 |
| LEIDOS, INC. | $174.8K | 4 | 1 | 2.7% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| KAUFFMAN MICHAEL D | $173.8K | 3 | 1 | 2.7% | Sep 23, 2026 |
| UNDERSTANDING AG LLC | $125.1K | 1 | 1 | 1.9% | Sep 19, 2024 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AA12?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $4.53M | 21 | 10 | 70.1% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $795.0K | 1 | 1 | 12.3% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $291.4K | 6 | 2 | 4.5% |
| 111150 | CORN FARMING | $212.0K | 1 | 1 | 3.3% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $174.8K | 4 | 1 | 2.7% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $157.7K | 6 | 5 | 2.4% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $131.1K | 2 | 2 | 2.0% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | $64.8K | 3 | 3 | 1.0% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $30.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 334515 | INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING FOR MEASURING AND TESTING ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRICAL SIGNALS | $25.3K | 1 | 1 | 0.4% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AA12?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.96M | 34 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $4.19M | 34 |
| BPA CALL | $47.2K | 2 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $251.7K | 1 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AA12?
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $6.46M market as addressable.