01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AC31 National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Basic Research Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AC31
Federal contract activity classified under National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Basic Research across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AC31 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AC31 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$959.43M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $28.07M | 168 | 103 | 7 | — |
| FY 2021 | $174.80M | 411 | 185 | 11 | +522.6% |
| FY 2022 | $246.14M | 385 | 118 | 13 | +40.8% |
| FY 2023 | $283.62M | 411 | 104 | 14 | +15.2% |
| FY 2024 | $616.02M | 502 | 107 | 15 | +117.2% |
| FY 2025 | $975.28M | 567 | 86 | 15 | +58.3% |
| FY 2026 | $959.43M | 433 | 62 | 13 | −1.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $2.37B | 1,251 | 133 | 72.3% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $386.73M | 878 | 138 | 11.8% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $228.61M | 235 | 41 | 7.0% |
| DEFENSE MICROELECTRONICS ACTIVITY (DMEA) | 9771 | $74.70M | 19 | 2 | 2.3% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 97DH | $46.86M | 61 | 2 | 1.4% |
| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4732 | $44.75M | 89 | 2 | 1.4% |
| DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) | 97AK | $41.72M | 97 | 19 | 1.3% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $39.43M | 30 | 12 | 1.2% |
| U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) | 97ZS | $31.84M | 67 | 2 | 1.0% |
| DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA) | 9761 | $7.34M | 27 | 5 | 0.2% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AC31?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA8702 AFLCMC PZE NON PEO | FA8702 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $1.94B | 374 | 2 | 59.2% |
| NIWC PACIFIC | N66001 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $177.05M | 289 | 17 | 5.4% |
| FA8612 AFLCMC C3BM C3 | FA8612 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $124.29M | 86 | 4 | 3.8% |
| W6QK ACC-RSA | W31P4Q | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $79.96M | 37 | 1 | 2.4% |
| NUWC DIV NEWPORT | N66604 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $78.49M | 107 | 6 | 2.4% |
| DEFENSE MICROELECTRONICS ACTIVITY | HQ0727 | DEFENSE MICROELECTRONICS ACTIVITY (DMEA) | $74.70M | 19 | 2 | 2.3% |
| W6QK ACC-APG | W56KGY | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $70.23M | 31 | 4 | 2.1% |
| NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY | N00173 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $55.65M | 80 | 10 | 1.7% |
| FA8726 AFLCMC HNK C3IN | FA8726 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $55.07M | 54 | 4 | 1.7% |
| FA8307 AFLCMC HNCK HNC CYBER & NTR | FA8307 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $45.02M | 68 | 6 | 1.4% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AC31 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1.82B | 269 | 2 | 55.4% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY | $122.57M | 107 | 1 | 3.7% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| CUBRC, INC. | $79.96M | 37 | 1 | 2.4% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| HYPERGIANT GALACTIC SYSTEMS, INC. | $70.72M | 38 | 1 | 2.2% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| MCLAUGHLIN RESEARCH CORPORATION | $61.98M | 77 | 1 | 1.9% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| CHENEGA PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC | $48.31M | 56 | 2 | 1.5% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $45.14M | 14 | 1 | 1.4% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| ICR, INC. | $40.44M | 40 | 1 | 1.2% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| ENVISIONEERING INC | $39.21M | 55 | 1 | 1.2% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| DESIGN KNOWLEDGE COMPANY, THE | $37.55M | 63 | 1 | 1.1% | Aug 21, 2025 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AC31?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $1.61B | 440 | 16 | 49.2% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $945.86M | 1,590 | 236 | 28.8% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $254.09M | 217 | 23 | 7.7% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $96.80M | 72 | 4 | 2.9% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $81.13M | 43 | 2 | 2.5% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $69.33M | 114 | 9 | 2.1% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $48.74M | 59 | 4 | 1.5% |
| 336992 | MILITARY ARMORED VEHICLE, TANK, AND TANK COMPONENT MANUFACTURING | $41.70M | 23 | 2 | 1.3% |
| 334290 | OTHER COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $34.45M | 9 | 1 | 1.0% |
| 336611 | SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING | $31.41M | 74 | 3 | 1.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AC31?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $2.70B | 1,554 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $570.71M | 1,237 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $7.48M | 72 |
| BPA CALL | $4.50M | 14 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AC31?
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 $3.28B market as addressable.