01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AE32 R&D- Economic Growth: Manufacturing Technology (Applied Research/Exploratory Development) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AE32
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Economic Growth: Manufacturing Technology (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 AE32 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AE32 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$216.7K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $32.22M | 51 | 17 | 5 | — |
| FY 2021 | $127.1K | 44 | 19 | 5 | −99.6% |
| FY 2022 | $2.76M | 14 | 6 | 4 | +2,072.4% |
| FY 2023 | $1.40M | 6 | 2 | 2 | −49.3% |
| FY 2024 | $2.07M | 5 | 3 | 2 | +48.1% |
| FY 2025 | -$1.76M | 4 | 2 | 2 | −184.8% |
| FY 2026 | -$216.7K | 4 | 3 | 3 | +87.7% |
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 | $19.55M | 17 | 1 | 53.4% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $12.10M | 25 | 2 | 33.1% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $6.85M | 61 | 17 | 18.7% |
| UNITED STATES MINT | 2044 | -$38.5K | 15 | 2 | -0.1% |
| DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | 9763 | -$1.85M | 10 | 5 | -5.1% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AE32?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVSEA HQ | N00024 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $19.55M | 17 | 1 | 53.4% |
| NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER | 80MSFC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $12.10M | 25 | 2 | 33.1% |
| FA8222 AFSC OL H PZIE | FA8222 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $5.97M | 47 | 15 | 16.3% |
| FA8207 AFNWC PZBC | FA8207 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $586.0K | 3 | 1 | 1.6% |
| FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL | FA8650 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $299.8K | 10 | 2 | 0.8% |
| DCMA OHIO RIVER VALLEY (DETROIT) | S2305A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA SOUTHEAST (HAMPTON) | S5111A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| DCMA SOUTHERN CAL (SAN DIEGO) | S0514A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA OHIO RIVER VALLEY (DAYTON) | S3605A | 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% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AE32 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL DYNAMICS ADVANCED INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. | $17.70M | 22 | 2 | 48.3% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| AUBURN UNIVERSITY | $12.10M | 23 | 1 | 33.1% | Aug 13, 2026 |
| ENGINEERING AND SOFTWARE SYSTEM SOLUTIONS, INC. | $3.43M | 9 | 2 | 9.4% | Aug 26, 2021 |
| LUNA INNOVATIONS INCORPORATED | $1.04M | 11 | 2 | 2.8% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| VADUM, INC. | $749.6K | 7 | 1 | 2.0% | Aug 20, 2024 |
| GENEVA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $749.5K | 2 | 1 | 2.0% | May 17, 2021 |
| MARK G. MILLER INC. | $586.0K | 5 | 1 | 1.6% | Sep 22, 2021 |
| VRC METAL SYSTEMS, LLC | $150.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.4% | Jan 15, 2020 |
| TECHNICAL DIRECTIONS INC | $149.8K | 10 | 2 | 0.4% | Apr 15, 2021 |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $10.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Jun 11, 2020 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AE32?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $22.91M | 59 | 11 | 62.6% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $13.74M | 52 | 9 | 37.5% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | -$38.5K | 15 | 2 | -0.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AE32?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $36.35M | 97 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | -$38.5K | 15 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $299.8K | 14 |
| COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT | $0 | 2 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AE32?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80MSFC19C0010 | AUBURN UNIVERSITY | Aug 13, 2026 | -$75.3K | 541715 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER |
| N6133111C0017 | GENERAL DYNAMICS ADVANCED INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. | Jul 7, 2026 | -$141.4K | 541712 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA)DCMA SOUTHEAST |
| FA822216C0002 | LUNA INNOVATIONS INCORPORATED | Apr 22, 2026 | $0 | 541712 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8222 AFSC OL H PZIE |
| FA822216C0002 | LUNA INNOVATIONS INCORPORATED | Apr 16, 2026 | $0 | 541712 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8222 AFSC OL H PZIE |
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 $36.61M market as addressable.