01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AE22 R&D- Economic Growth: Product/Service Improvement (Applied Research/Exploratory Development) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AE22
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Economic Growth: Product/Service Improvement (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 AE22 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AE22 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$0
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $2.85M | 8 | 5 | 3 | — |
| FY 2021 | $1.30M | 7 | 3 | 3 | −54.3% |
| FY 2022 | -$119.8K | 3 | 3 | 3 | −109.2% |
| FY 2023 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +100.0% |
| FY 2024 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2025 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 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 AIR FORCE | 5700 | $3.62M | 9 | 3 | 89.7% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $218.1K | 4 | 1 | 5.4% |
| US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | 1434 | $198.9K | 5 | 1 | 4.9% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AE22?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA7014 AFDW PK | FA7014 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $3.62M | 7 | 1 | 89.7% |
| OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS-DENVER | 140G02 | US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | $198.9K | 5 | 1 | 4.9% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGO | N00244 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $162.7K | 2 | 1 | 4.0% |
| NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL | N62271 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $55.4K | 2 | 1 | 1.4% |
| FA3002 338 ESS CC | FA3002 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AE22 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TECOLOTE RESEARCH, INC. | $3.62M | 7 | 1 | 89.7% | Jul 18, 2022 |
| CONVERGE STRATEGIES, LLC | $218.1K | 4 | 1 | 5.4% | Jun 30, 2022 |
| PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED | $198.9K | 5 | 1 | 4.9% | Oct 29, 2021 |
| CLOUDAHOY INC. | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Jun 30, 2020 |
| VECTRONA, LLC | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Apr 13, 2020 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AE22?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $3.62M | 7 | 1 | 89.7% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $218.1K | 4 | 1 | 5.4% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $198.9K | 5 | 1 | 4.9% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AE22?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $417.0K | 11 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $3.62M | 7 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AE22?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
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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 $4.04M market as addressable.