01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AC42 R&D- Defense System: Tank/Automotive (Applied Research/Exploratory Development) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AC42
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Defense System: Tank/Automotive (Applied Research/Exploratory Development) across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AC42 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AC42 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$0
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | -$693.8K | 18 | 7 | 3 | — |
| FY 2021 | -$1.23M | 7 | 4 | 2 | −77.1% |
| FY 2022 | -$35.6K | 10 | 6 | 2 | +97.1% |
| FY 2023 | -$122.0K | 3 | 3 | 2 | −242.6% |
| FY 2024 | -$156.4K | 4 | 3 | 2 | −28.2% |
| FY 2025 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +100.0% |
| FY 2026 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $0 | 4 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | 9763 | -$51.3K | 18 | 12 | 2.3% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | -$2.19M | 21 | 4 | 97.7% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AC42?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HQ DEF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY | S5102A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 6 | 4 | 0.0% |
| DCMA MID-ATLANTIC (NEW CUMBERLAND) | S4201A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL | FA8650 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $0 | 4 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA MID-ATLANTIC | S2404A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 4 | 3 | 0.0% |
| DCMA OHIO RIVER VALLEY (DETROIT) | S2305A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA SOUTH (DALLAS) | S4402A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| DCMA SOUTHEAST (HAMPTON) | S5111A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA SOUTHEAST | S1002A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | -$51.3K | 2 | 2 | 2.3% |
| W4GG HQ US ARMY TACOM | W56HZV | DEPT OF THE ARMY | -$2.19M | 21 | 4 | 97.7% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AC42 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QINETIQ, INC | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% | Jan 19, 2023 |
| JADI INC | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Apr 7, 2020 |
| SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Jun 12, 2020 |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Jun 24, 2022 |
| MTS TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% | Jun 24, 2024 |
| PROSPECTIVE TECHNOLOGY INC | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Apr 24, 2024 |
| KBRWYLE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Jul 30, 2021 |
| UNITED DEFENSE | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% | Jun 23, 2020 |
| ACTIVE SPECTRUM | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORPORATION | -$27.7K | 6 | 1 | 1.2% | Sep 27, 2022 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AC42?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 336992 | MILITARY ARMORED VEHICLE, TANK, AND TANK COMPONENT MANUFACTURING | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541710 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES | $0 | 5 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | -$51.3K | 6 | 1 | 2.3% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | -$184.1K | 10 | 3 | 8.2% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | -$2.00M | 18 | 4 | 89.5% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AC42?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | -$2.24M | 42 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $0 | 1 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AC42?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W56HZV06C0582 | ACTIVE SPECTRUM | Jan 15, 2026 | $0 | 541710 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA)HQ DEF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY |
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 -$2.24M market as addressable.