01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AD22 R&D- Defense Other: Services (Applied Research/Exploratory Development) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AD22
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Defense Other: Services (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 AD22 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AD22 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$37.7K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $349.51M | 661 | 141 | 12 | — |
| FY 2021 | $224.21M | 438 | 95 | 9 | −35.9% |
| FY 2022 | $123.89M | 294 | 74 | 12 | −44.7% |
| FY 2023 | $91.74M | 131 | 36 | 6 | −25.9% |
| FY 2024 | $42.07M | 90 | 38 | 7 | −54.1% |
| FY 2025 | $6.19M | 54 | 20 | 7 | −85.3% |
| FY 2026 | -$37.7K | 22 | 9 | 6 | −100.6% |
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 | $269.55M | 605 | 53 | 32.2% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | $189.36M | 97 | 4 | 22.6% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $162.95M | 534 | 79 | 19.5% |
| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4732 | $100.54M | 123 | 3 | 12.0% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $77.90M | 200 | 17 | 9.3% |
| U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | 7014 | $36.26M | 43 | 1 | 4.3% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $945.0K | 13 | 6 | 0.1% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $226.0K | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
| U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) | 97ZS | $204.2K | 4 | 1 | 0.0% |
| FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | 6920 | $42.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AD22?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA8604 AFLCMC PZI | FA8604 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $212.55M | 300 | 4 | 25.4% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | HQ0034 | WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | $189.36M | 97 | 4 | 22.6% |
| GSA FAS AAS REGION 4 | 47QFSA | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $101.97M | 122 | 2 | 12.2% |
| W6QK ACC-APG | W56KGU | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $47.34M | 149 | 19 | 5.7% |
| NIWC PACIFIC | N66001 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $42.26M | 30 | 4 | 5.0% |
| W6QK ACC-APG ADELPHI | W911QX | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $36.84M | 91 | 10 | 4.4% |
| AIR AND MARINE CONTRACTING DIVISION | 70B02C | U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | $36.26M | 43 | 1 | 4.3% |
| FA4600 55 CONS PKP | FA4600 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $29.05M | 131 | 1 | 3.5% |
| W4GG HQ US ARMY TACOM | W56HZV | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $28.53M | 31 | 1 | 3.4% |
| W6QK ACC-APG | W911SR | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $21.35M | 189 | 35 | 2.5% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AD22 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC, THE | $159.97M | 93 | 3 | 19.1% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. | $111.35M | 139 | 2 | 13.3% | Jul 22, 2025 |
| ALTAMIRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | $79.65M | 135 | 2 | 9.5% | May 10, 2022 |
| CENTAURI, LLC | $73.61M | 89 | 2 | 8.8% | Dec 20, 2022 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS | $66.84M | 41 | 1 | 8.0% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $59.16M | 83 | 1 | 7.1% | Dec 4, 2023 |
| ARETE ASSOCIATES | $41.62M | 21 | 1 | 5.0% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| NATIONAL STRATEGIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE | $29.05M | 132 | 2 | 3.5% | Sep 22, 2025 |
| MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY | $28.30M | 35 | 1 | 3.4% | Aug 27, 2025 |
| BOWHEAD CYBERSECURITY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES, LLC | $28.29M | 40 | 1 | 3.4% | Jul 13, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AD22?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $378.43M | 660 | 52 | 45.2% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $206.53M | 614 | 87 | 24.7% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $122.11M | 53 | 4 | 14.6% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $68.32M | 49 | 3 | 8.2% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $49.62M | 190 | 21 | 5.9% |
| 336413 | OTHER AIRCRAFT PARTS AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $3.74M | 16 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 541713 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NANOTECHNOLOGY | $3.52M | 19 | 5 | 0.4% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $2.87M | 26 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 334419 | OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MANUFACTURING | $1.10M | 9 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 334519 | OTHER MEASURING AND CONTROLLING DEVICE MANUFACTURING | $945.6K | 5 | 1 | 0.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AD22?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $604.23M | 918 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $231.44M | 724 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.86M | 47 |
| BPA CALL | $42.0K | 1 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AD22?
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 $837.57M market as addressable.