01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AD41 R&D- Defense Other: Textiles/Clothing/Equipage (Basic Research) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AD41
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Defense Other: Textiles/Clothing/Equipage (Basic Research) across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AD41 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AD41 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $623.4K | 8 | 6 | 3 | — |
| FY 2021 | $118.2K | 12 | 7 | 3 | −81.0% |
| FY 2022 | $0 | 8 | 6 | 3 | −100.0% |
| FY 2023 | -$500 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — |
| FY 2024 | $0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | +100.0% |
| FY 2025 | -$37.2K | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| FY 2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +100.0% |
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 | $719.4K | 20 | 6 | 102.2% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $110.3K | 10 | 2 | 15.7% |
| DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | 9763 | -$125.8K | 10 | 6 | -17.9% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AD41?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6QK ACC-APG NATICK | W911QY | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $659.4K | 18 | 4 | 93.7% |
| NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER | 80NSSC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $110.3K | 10 | 2 | 15.7% |
| W7PA USPFO ACTIVITY PR ARNG | W912LR | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $60.0K | 1 | 1 | 8.5% |
| DCMA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (CARSON) | S0530A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA NORTHEAST | S2206A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA MID-ATLANTIC | S2404A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA SOUTHEAST (HAMPTON) | S5111A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| HQ DEF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY | S5102A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| W6QK ACC-APG | W91CRB | DEPT OF THE ARMY | -$0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA SOUTHEAST | S1002A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | -$18.6K | 1 | 1 | -2.6% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AD41 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUNA INNOVATIONS INCORPORATED | $499.5K | 7 | 2 | 71.0% | Sep 29, 2023 |
| DCS CORPORATION | $168.3K | 7 | 1 | 23.9% | Aug 29, 2022 |
| FLIGHT SUITS | $84.0K | 7 | 1 | 11.9% | Sep 5, 2024 |
| ARMY & AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE | $60.0K | 1 | 1 | 8.5% | Sep 20, 2020 |
| BSN MEDICAL, INC. | $26.2K | 3 | 1 | 3.7% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| SRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $0 | 3 | 1 | 0.0% | Jul 10, 2024 |
| BBN TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% | Sep 12, 2024 |
| PHYSICAL OPTICS CORPORATION | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% | Sep 3, 2021 |
| NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY | -$0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Apr 13, 2021 |
| BAE SYSTEMS PROTECTION SYSTEMS INC. | -$8.3K | 1 | 1 | -1.2% | Jun 16, 2020 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AD41?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $649.2K | 19 | 3 | 92.2% |
| 315280 | OTHER CUT AND SEW APPAREL MANUFACTURING | $84.0K | 7 | 1 | 11.9% |
| 315210 | CUT AND SEW APPAREL CONTRACTORS | $60.0K | 1 | 1 | 8.5% |
| 339113 | SURGICAL APPLIANCE AND SUPPLIES MANUFACTURING | $26.2K | 3 | 1 | 3.7% |
| 812332 | INDUSTRIAL LAUNDERERS | -$0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | -$115.5K | 9 | 5 | -16.4% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AD41?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $365.9K | 21 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $338.0K | 19 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AD41?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|
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 $703.9K market as addressable.