01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AB21 Community And Regional Development R&D Services; Area And Regional Development; Basic Research Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AB21
Federal contract activity classified under Community And Regional Development R&D Services; Area And Regional Development; Basic Research across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AB21 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AB21 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$6.7K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $497.0K | 12 | 8 | 6 | — |
| FY 2021 | $493.2K | 4 | 2 | 2 | −0.8% |
| FY 2022 | $173.3K | 7 | 6 | 3 | −64.9% |
| FY 2023 | -$89.8K | 10 | 3 | 3 | −151.8% |
| FY 2024 | $128.5K | 6 | 3 | 3 | +243.1% |
| FY 2025 | $157.4K | 11 | 5 | 3 | +22.4% |
| FY 2026 | $6.7K | 2 | 2 | 1 | −95.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $719.7K | 8 | 1 | 52.7% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $446.5K | 16 | 2 | 32.7% |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | $96.0K | 2 | 2 | 7.0% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $66.0K | 12 | 3 | 4.8% |
| DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | 9763 | $40.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.9% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $17.6K | 6 | 2 | 1.3% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $14.4K | 2 | 1 | 1.1% |
| INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE | 7527 | -$44 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | -$12.0K | 1 | 1 | -0.9% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | -$21.8K | 3 | 2 | -1.6% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AB21?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $719.7K | 8 | 1 | 52.7% |
| USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 2 | 1284LM | FOREST SERVICE | $422.5K | 7 | 1 | 30.9% |
| USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 4 | 1240LP | FOREST SERVICE | $133.5K | 1 | 1 | 9.8% |
| SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM | 333133 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | $96.0K | 2 | 2 | 7.0% |
| DCMA MID-ATLANTIC (BALTIMORE) | S2101A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $40.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.9% |
| 242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) | 36C242 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $37.5K | 1 | 1 | 2.7% |
| 241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241) | 36C241 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $19.3K | 3 | 1 | 1.4% |
| USAID/ETHIOPIA | 720663 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $17.6K | 6 | 2 | 1.3% |
| AMERICAN CONSULATE MONTERREY | 19MX56 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $14.4K | 2 | 1 | 1.1% |
| 247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247) | 36C247 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $9.1K | 8 | 1 | 0.7% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AB21 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMORY UNIVERSITY | $719.7K | 8 | 1 | 52.7% | Jun 18, 2024 |
| PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT, COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF | $453.1K | 15 | 1 | 33.2% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| ZAPATA, CLAUDIA E | $75.0K | 1 | 1 | 5.5% | Aug 26, 2020 |
| JENSEN HUGHES, INC. | $40.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.9% | Mar 2, 2020 |
| ALLENTOWN, LLC | $37.5K | 1 | 1 | 2.7% | Sep 26, 2022 |
| MINCE, STACY | $21.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.5% | Dec 5, 2019 |
| TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE | $19.3K | 3 | 1 | 1.4% | Aug 18, 2026 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $14.4K | 2 | 1 | 1.1% | Jul 2, 2021 |
| DAGIM DAMTEW MENGISTU | $10.6K | 3 | 1 | 0.8% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM | $9.1K | 8 | 1 | 0.7% | Sep 11, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AB21?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $719.7K | 8 | 1 | 52.7% |
| 115310 | SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR FORESTRY | $453.1K | 15 | 1 | 33.2% |
| 711510 | INDEPENDENT ARTISTS, WRITERS, AND PERFORMERS | $75.0K | 1 | 1 | 5.5% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $40.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.9% |
| 332999 | ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FABRICATED METAL PRODUCT MANUFACTURING | $37.5K | 1 | 1 | 2.7% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $30.1K | 9 | 2 | 2.2% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $19.3K | 3 | 1 | 1.4% |
| 813920 | PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS | $17.6K | 6 | 2 | 1.3% |
| 811213 | COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE | $14.4K | 2 | 1 | 1.1% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AB21?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $690.2K | 33 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $719.7K | 8 |
| BPA CALL | -$102.9K | 7 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $59.3K | 4 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AB21?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36C24722P0849 | UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM | Sep 11, 2026 | -$11 | 541720 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247) |
| 36C24126N0819 | TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE | Aug 18, 2026 | $6.8K | 611310 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241) |
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 $1.37M market as addressable.