01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AD23 R&D- Defense Other: Services (Advanced Development) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AD23
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Defense Other: Services (Advanced Development) across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AD23 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AD23 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$289.6K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $82.07M | 265 | 59 | 11 | — |
| FY 2021 | $58.60M | 217 | 50 | 9 | −28.6% |
| FY 2022 | $41.10M | 148 | 33 | 8 | −29.9% |
| FY 2023 | $33.45M | 95 | 20 | 5 | −18.6% |
| FY 2024 | $8.08M | 87 | 23 | 5 | −75.8% |
| FY 2025 | $1.18M | 50 | 20 | 6 | −85.4% |
| FY 2026 | $289.6K | 15 | 10 | 5 | −75.4% |
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 NAVY | 1700 | $177.26M | 514 | 23 | 78.9% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $26.74M | 122 | 4 | 11.9% |
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $19.68M | 116 | 22 | 8.8% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $2.13M | 45 | 10 | 0.9% |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | $850.8K | 12 | 1 | 0.4% |
| DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA) | 9761 | $89.2K | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | 1501 | $0 | 6 | 1 | 0.0% |
| OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION (ASA) | 7570 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | -$0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AD23?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUWC DIV NEWPORT | N66604 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $103.09M | 162 | 3 | 45.9% |
| NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER | N68936 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $26.51M | 124 | 1 | 11.8% |
| FA8818 ASSRD ACS TO SPC SSC/AAK-KT | FA8818 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $24.10M | 89 | 2 | 10.7% |
| DCSO PHILADELPHIA | SP4701 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $19.68M | 116 | 22 | 8.8% |
| NSWC CARDEROCK | N00167 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $17.78M | 76 | 5 | 7.9% |
| NAVAL INFORMATION WARFARE SYSTEMS | N00039 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $14.73M | 46 | 4 | 6.6% |
| NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND | N00019 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $6.81M | 15 | 1 | 3.0% |
| NSWC DAHLGREN | N00178 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $3.57M | 32 | 1 | 1.6% |
| COMMANDER | M67854 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $3.05M | 17 | 1 | 1.4% |
| FA8730 KESSEL RUN AFLCMC/HBBK | FA8730 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $2.28M | 20 | 1 | 1.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AD23 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RITE-SOLUTIONS, INC. | $74.38M | 83 | 1 | 33.1% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| GBL SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $26.43M | 126 | 2 | 11.8% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| AS AND D, INC. | $24.10M | 88 | 1 | 10.7% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| SERCO-IPS CORPORATION | $20.11M | 68 | 2 | 8.9% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| MANTECH ADVANCED SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $9.62M | 37 | 1 | 4.3% | Sep 25, 2024 |
| SYSTEMS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, I | $8.44M | 14 | 2 | 3.8% | Jan 25, 2024 |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $6.84M | 11 | 2 | 3.0% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $6.81M | 15 | 1 | 3.0% | Feb 22, 2023 |
| G2 SOFTWARE SYSTEMS, INC. | $6.73M | 11 | 1 | 3.0% | Feb 28, 2024 |
| ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | $6.29M | 42 | 1 | 2.8% | Jul 15, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AD23?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $156.21M | 392 | 17 | 69.5% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $31.85M | 221 | 21 | 14.2% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $18.49M | 114 | 22 | 8.2% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $7.97M | 35 | 3 | 3.5% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $6.89M | 20 | 4 | 3.1% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $2.15M | 34 | 9 | 1.0% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $860.6K | 9 | 5 | 0.4% |
| 541940 | VETERINARY SERVICES | $850.8K | 12 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 334220 | RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $66.6K | 15 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES | $0 | 6 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AD23?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $186.72M | 632 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $36.82M | 209 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.24M | 36 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AD23?
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 $224.78M market as addressable.