01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AC56 R&D- Defense System: Weapons (Management/Support) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AC56
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Defense System: Weapons (Management/Support) across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AC56 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AC56 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$23.52M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $106.47M | 58 | 10 | 4 | — |
| FY 2021 | $120.82M | 51 | 6 | 4 | +13.5% |
| FY 2022 | $112.49M | 46 | 7 | 4 | −6.9% |
| FY 2023 | $116.40M | 39 | 7 | 4 | +3.5% |
| FY 2024 | $111.46M | 30 | 5 | 4 | −4.2% |
| FY 2025 | $107.44M | 23 | 3 | 3 | −3.6% |
| FY 2026 | $23.52M | 8 | 2 | 3 | −78.1% |
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 ARMY | 2100 | $668.80M | 107 | 2 | 95.7% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $23.79M | 63 | 3 | 3.4% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $7.04M | 68 | 4 | 1.0% |
| DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | 9763 | -$1.04M | 17 | 12 | -0.1% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AC56?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6QM MICC-YUMA PROV GRD | W9124R | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $659.60M | 98 | 1 | 94.4% |
| NSWC DAHLGREN | N00178 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $23.80M | 62 | 2 | 3.4% |
| W6QK ACC-PICA | W15QKN | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $9.21M | 9 | 1 | 1.3% |
| FA9451 AFRL RDK | FA9451 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $7.28M | 63 | 1 | 1.0% |
| HQ DEF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY | S5102A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| DCMA CONTRACT LIFECYCLE MGMT | S4803A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA ALBUQUERQUE | S3500A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (CARSON) | S0530A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA NORTHEAST | S2206A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA NORTHEAST (HARTFORD) | S0701A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | -$1.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AC56 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $659.60M | 98 | 1 | 94.4% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| SOUTHEASTERN COMPUTER CONSULTANTS, INC. | $22.87M | 64 | 2 | 3.3% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| ACME GENERAL CORP | $9.21M | 9 | 1 | 1.3% | Aug 28, 2023 |
| INTREPID, L.L.C. | $7.28M | 63 | 1 | 1.0% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| BTAS, INC | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Aug 1, 2022 |
| MERCURY DEFENSE SYSTEMS, INC. | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Feb 8, 2021 |
| ASRC COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Feb 12, 2024 |
| WELLS SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, INC | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Apr 28, 2020 |
| PAR GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Jan 25, 2024 |
| LUNA INNOVATIONS INCORPORATED | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Aug 7, 2020 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AC56?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $682.47M | 163 | 3 | 97.7% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $9.21M | 9 | 1 | 1.3% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $6.91M | 78 | 9 | 1.0% |
| 541710 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES | $0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 541513 | COMPUTER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AC56?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $30.15M | 132 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $668.44M | 123 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AC56?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9124R18C0001 | TRAX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | Jul 14, 2026 | -$974.4K | 541330 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-YUMA PROV GRD |
| N0017818F3007 | SOUTHEASTERN COMPUTER CONSULTANTS, INC. | Jul 8, 2026 | -$182.3K | 541330 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA)DCMA SOUTHEAST |
| W9124R18C0001 | TRAX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | Apr 1, 2026 | $906.5K | 541330 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-YUMA PROV GRD |
| N0017818F3007 | SOUTHEASTERN COMPUTER CONSULTANTS, INC. | Mar 31, 2026 | -$879 | 541330 | DEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC DAHLGREN |
| W9124R18C0001 | TRAX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | Jan 12, 2026 | $9.72M | 541330 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-YUMA PROV GRD |
| N0017818F3007 | SOUTHEASTERN COMPUTER CONSULTANTS, INC. | Dec 15, 2025 | $0 | 541330 | DEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC DAHLGREN |
| W9124R18C0001 | TRAX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | Dec 11, 2025 | $14.05M | 541330 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-YUMA PROV GRD |
| N0017818F3007 | SOUTHEASTERN COMPUTER CONSULTANTS, INC. | Oct 1, 2025 | $0 | 541330 | DEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC DAHLGREN |
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 $698.59M market as addressable.