01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AD21 R&D- Defense Other: Services (Basic Research) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AD21
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Defense Other: Services (Basic Research) across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AD21 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AD21 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$3.46M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $220.44M | 739 | 212 | 24 | — |
| FY 2021 | $97.55M | 501 | 141 | 19 | −55.7% |
| FY 2022 | $63.83M | 347 | 92 | 13 | −34.6% |
| FY 2023 | $39.56M | 162 | 57 | 14 | −38.0% |
| FY 2024 | $36.39M | 337 | 51 | 12 | −8.0% |
| FY 2025 | $21.69M | 279 | 43 | 14 | −40.4% |
| FY 2026 | -$3.46M | 40 | 29 | 8 | −115.9% |
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 | $180.82M | 895 | 62 | 38.0% |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $128.12M | 243 | 5 | 26.9% |
| FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | 6920 | $56.88M | 456 | 45 | 11.9% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $54.28M | 268 | 22 | 11.4% |
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $34.59M | 175 | 43 | 7.3% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | $9.13M | 31 | 11 | 1.9% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $7.43M | 41 | 9 | 1.6% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 97DH | $4.89M | 20 | 2 | 1.0% |
| DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA) | 9761 | $2.33M | 14 | 4 | 0.5% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $1.61M | 81 | 40 | 0.3% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AD21?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEADQUARTERS PROCUREMENT SERVICES | 893030 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $128.14M | 228 | 1 | 26.9% |
| W6QK ACC-PICA | W15QKN | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $101.68M | 95 | 3 | 21.4% |
| W4PZ USA MED RSCH ACQUIS ACT | W81XWH | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $57.40M | 261 | 17 | 12.1% |
| NUWC DIV NEWPORT | N66604 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $36.64M | 147 | 2 | 7.7% |
| DCSO PHILADELPHIA | SP4701 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $34.56M | 170 | 42 | 7.3% |
| 692M15 ACQUISITION & GRANTS, AAQ600 | 692M15 | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | $25.93M | 192 | 7 | 5.4% |
| 693KA9 CONTRACTING FOR SERVICES | 693KA9 | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | $16.57M | 169 | 33 | 3.5% |
| NSWC DAHLGREN | N00178 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $12.09M | 55 | 4 | 2.5% |
| W6QK ACC-APG ADELPHI | W911QX | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $11.38M | 40 | 6 | 2.4% |
| 693JF9 HEADQUARTERS | 693JF9 | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | $9.76M | 52 | 16 | 2.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AD21 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPENDABLE GLOBAL SOLUTIONS INC. | $128.14M | 228 | 1 | 26.9% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| CHUGACH TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC | $66.19M | 55 | 1 | 13.9% | Nov 13, 2023 |
| MCLAUGHLIN RESEARCH CORP | $36.49M | 149 | 2 | 7.7% | May 28, 2026 |
| CHUGACH INDUSTRIES, INC. | $35.49M | 39 | 1 | 7.5% | Apr 28, 2022 |
| CHEROKEE NATION ASSURANCE, L.L.C. | $27.26M | 72 | 2 | 5.7% | Feb 8, 2024 |
| DIAKON SOLUTIONS LLC | $17.89M | 126 | 1 | 3.8% | Feb 8, 2024 |
| LAULIMA GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | $14.49M | 103 | 1 | 3.0% | Nov 3, 2022 |
| KATMAI HEALTH SERVICES, LLC | $13.27M | 45 | 2 | 2.8% | Apr 11, 2025 |
| GEONORTH, LLC | $13.07M | 32 | 2 | 2.7% | Sep 1, 2023 |
| SYSNET TECHNOLOGIES,INC. | $8.31M | 13 | 1 | 1.7% | Apr 21, 2022 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AD21?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $128.14M | 237 | 7 | 26.9% |
| 561210 | FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES | $101.26M | 114 | 9 | 21.3% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $79.78M | 425 | 28 | 16.8% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $66.45M | 737 | 55 | 14.0% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $35.68M | 158 | 32 | 7.5% |
| 561790 | OTHER SERVICES TO BUILDINGS AND DWELLINGS | $28.13M | 120 | 32 | 5.9% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $16.14M | 161 | 28 | 3.4% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $9.74M | 50 | 4 | 2.0% |
| 488111 | AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL | $4.92M | 27 | 1 | 1.0% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $3.33M | 74 | 15 | 0.7% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AD21?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $252.86M | 1,235 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $170.13M | 546 |
| BPA CALL | $51.10M | 464 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.91M | 160 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AD21?
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 $476.00M market as addressable.