01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AA91 R&D- Agriculture: Other (Basic Research) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AA91
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Agriculture: Other (Basic Research) across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AA91 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AA91 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$52.8K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $4.69M | 77 | 39 | 8 | — |
| FY 2021 | $2.94M | 43 | 18 | 7 | −37.4% |
| FY 2022 | $202.8K | 10 | 7 | 5 | −93.1% |
| FY 2023 | -$667.0K | 24 | 14 | 4 | −428.8% |
| FY 2024 | $150.8K | 3 | 2 | 2 | +122.6% |
| FY 2025 | -$5.0K | 1 | 1 | 1 | −103.3% |
| FY 2026 | -$52.8K | 1 | 1 | 1 | −953.1% |
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 | $5.21M | 8 | 1 | 71.8% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $1.40M | 89 | 17 | 19.2% |
| AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | 12H2 | $848.2K | 20 | 11 | 11.7% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $365.6K | 24 | 8 | 5.0% |
| BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | 1422 | $69.5K | 1 | 1 | 1.0% |
| FARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTER | 12D0 | -$3.0K | 6 | 3 | 0.0% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | -$3.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| FARM SERVICE AGENCY | 12D2 | -$6.7K | 4 | 2 | -0.1% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | -$25.5K | 1 | 1 | -0.4% |
| DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | 9763 | -$57.8K | 4 | 1 | -0.8% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AA91?
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) | $5.21M | 8 | 1 | 71.8% |
| FOREST PRODUCTS LABORATORY | 125680 | FOREST SERVICE | $1.33M | 78 | 11 | 18.4% |
| USDA ARS NEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP | 12305B | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | $781.3K | 10 | 3 | 10.8% |
| NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER | 80NSSC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $365.6K | 24 | 8 | 5.0% |
| ALBUQUERQUE DISTRICT OFFICE | 140L03 | BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | $69.5K | 1 | 1 | 1.0% |
| ROCKY MTN RESEARCH STATION | 1282FT | FOREST SERVICE | $44.3K | 5 | 2 | 0.6% |
| USDA ARS SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP | 12405B | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | $38.0K | 5 | 4 | 0.5% |
| USDA ARS PWA AAO ACQ/PER PROP | 12905B | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | $30.0K | 3 | 2 | 0.4% |
| USDA FOREST SERVICE | 1263PX | FOREST SERVICE | $15.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
| FPAC BUS CNTR-ACQ DIV-IT_ENTERP SEC | 12FPC2 | FARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTER | $12.0K | 2 | 2 | 0.2% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AA91 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAYTHEON BBN TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | $5.15M | 12 | 2 | 71.0% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| SOBRAN, INC. | $725.1K | 7 | 1 | 10.0% | Nov 28, 2023 |
| DJM ECOLOGICAL SERVICES, INC. | $597.7K | 25 | 1 | 8.2% | Mar 29, 2023 |
| CHESTNUT RIDGE FORESTRY | $359.6K | 22 | 1 | 5.0% | Oct 26, 2022 |
| JOHNSON, CHANDLER | $171.7K | 9 | 1 | 2.4% | Mar 10, 2023 |
| AUBURN UNIVERSITY | $150.0K | 5 | 1 | 2.1% | Sep 6, 2023 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND | $120.7K | 5 | 1 | 1.7% | Jan 24, 2023 |
| MARK WEBB | $104.1K | 8 | 1 | 1.4% | Sep 21, 2023 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING SOLUTIONS, INC. | $69.5K | 1 | 1 | 1.0% | Jun 25, 2020 |
| METCUT RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC. | $50.0K | 5 | 1 | 0.7% | Apr 21, 2022 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AA91?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $6.48M | 99 | 16 | 89.3% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $826.5K | 13 | 6 | 11.4% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $150.0K | 5 | 1 | 2.1% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $69.5K | 1 | 1 | 1.0% |
| 332510 | HARDWARE MANUFACTURING | $50.0K | 5 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 541360 | GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYING AND MAPPING SERVICES | $44.3K | 3 | 1 | 0.6% |
| 541713 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NANOTECHNOLOGY | $44.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.6% |
| 518210 | DATA PROCESSING, HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | $25.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 524298 | ALL OTHER INSURANCE RELATED ACTIVITIES | $15.2K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES | $6.0K | 5 | 3 | 0.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AA91?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| BPA CALL | $1.41M | 78 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $416.0K | 54 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $5.31M | 22 |
| GRANT FOR RESEARCH | $120.7K | 5 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AA91?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR001120C0022 | RTX BBN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Jun 29, 2026 | -$52.8K | 541715 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA)DCMA NORTHEAST |
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 $7.26M market as addressable.