01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AC41 R&D- Defense System: Tank/Automotive (Basic Research) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AC41
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Defense System: Tank/Automotive (Basic Research) across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AC41 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AC41 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$5.65M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $105.34M | 57 | 7 | 1 | — |
| FY 2021 | $54.69M | 33 | 7 | 2 | −48.1% |
| FY 2022 | $44.02M | 28 | 8 | 2 | −19.5% |
| FY 2023 | -$891.9K | 14 | 6 | 1 | −102.0% |
| FY 2024 | $161.0K | 15 | 6 | 2 | +118.0% |
| FY 2025 | -$4.16M | 2 | 1 | 1 | −2,686.2% |
| FY 2026 | -$5.65M | 4 | 3 | 2 | −35.6% |
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 ARMY | 2100 | $193.52M | 141 | 10 | 100.0% |
| DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | 9763 | -$12.9K | 12 | 8 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AC41?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W4GG HQ US ARMY TACOM | W56HZV | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $203.37M | 132 | 10 | 105.1% |
| DCMA MOUNTAIN PACIFIC (DENVER) | S0602A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA MID-ATLANTIC | S2404A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| HQ DEF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY | S5102A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | -$381 | 6 | 4 | 0.0% |
| DCMA OHIO RIVER VALLEY (DETROIT) | S2305A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | -$12.6K | 3 | 2 | 0.0% |
| W6QK ACC- DTA | W912CH | DEPT OF THE ARMY | -$9.85M | 9 | 3 | -5.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AC41 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | $177.18M | 38 | 2 | 91.6% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| ASRC FEDERAL FIELD SERVICES, LLC | $11.81M | 60 | 1 | 6.1% | Jul 17, 2024 |
| AUTOMATION ALLEY | $3.77M | 20 | 2 | 2.0% | Mar 15, 2024 |
| BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | $767.6K | 10 | 1 | 0.4% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| GCAS, INC. | $9.5K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Nov 21, 2019 |
| HDT EXPEDITIONARY SYSTEMS, INC. | $0 | 5 | 1 | 0.0% | May 27, 2022 |
| SYNTROTEK CORPORATION | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | May 6, 2021 |
| SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Dec 8, 2020 |
| MTS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% | Nov 9, 2021 |
| VECNA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% | Apr 23, 2024 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AC41?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 336992 | MILITARY ARMORED VEHICLE, TANK, AND TANK COMPONENT MANUFACTURING | $177.18M | 38 | 1 | 91.6% |
| 561210 | FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES | $11.81M | 60 | 1 | 6.1% |
| 541713 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NANOTECHNOLOGY | $3.78M | 18 | 1 | 2.0% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $767.6K | 10 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $0 | 10 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | -$15.2K | 16 | 9 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AC41?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $180.94M | 81 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $12.58M | 72 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AC41?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W56HZV19F0678 | BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P. | Feb 4, 2026 | -$117.7K | 541715 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC- DTA |
| W56HZV09C0428 | ACTIVE SPECTRUM INC | Jan 15, 2026 | -$381 | 541712 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA)HQ DEF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY |
| W56HZV17C0188 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | Dec 4, 2025 | $27 | 336992 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC- DTA |
| W56HZV17C0188 | GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS INC. | Nov 25, 2025 | -$5.53M | 336992 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC- DTA |
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 $193.51M market as addressable.