01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AE92 R&D- Economic Growth: Other (Applied Research/Exploratory Development) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AE92
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Economic Growth: Other (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 AE92 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AE92 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$71.97M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $39.44M | 16 | 6 | 5 | — |
| FY 2021 | $16.28M | 11 | 5 | 4 | −58.7% |
| FY 2022 | $9.12M | 8 | 4 | 4 | −44.0% |
| FY 2023 | $46.49M | 3 | 2 | 2 | +410.0% |
| FY 2024 | $51.18M | 4 | 3 | 2 | +10.1% |
| FY 2025 | $2.47M | 5 | 2 | 2 | −95.2% |
| FY 2026 | $71.97M | 8 | 2 | 3 | +2,808.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $226.12M | 27 | 2 | 95.4% |
| US PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE | 1344 | $3.93M | 8 | 1 | 1.7% |
| DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) | 97AE | $3.91M | 7 | 1 | 1.6% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $2.99M | 10 | 1 | 1.3% |
| BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | 1422 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AE92?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USAID/UKRAINE | 720121 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $198.00M | 18 | 1 | 83.6% |
| USAID/ETHIOPIA | 720663 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $28.12M | 9 | 1 | 11.9% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE PTO | 1333BJ | US PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE | $3.93M | 8 | 1 | 1.7% |
| DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY | HR0011 | DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) | $3.91M | 7 | 1 | 1.6% |
| FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL | FA8650 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $2.99M | 10 | 1 | 1.3% |
| NEW MEXICO STATE OFFICE | 140L40 | BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| ACQUISITIONS - RPSO FRANKFURT | 19GE50 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AE92 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | $198.00M | 20 | 2 | 83.6% | Sep 2, 2026 |
| FINTRAC, INC. | $28.12M | 9 | 1 | 11.9% | Sep 26, 2024 |
| ADDX CORPORATION | $3.93M | 8 | 1 | 1.7% | Nov 5, 2025 |
| TWO SIX LABS, LLC | $3.91M | 7 | 1 | 1.6% | Feb 28, 2022 |
| POTOMAC INSTITUTE FOR POLICY STUDIES, THE | $2.99M | 10 | 1 | 1.3% | Aug 6, 2025 |
| WESTERN ECOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | May 4, 2020 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AE92?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $198.00M | 20 | 1 | 83.6% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $28.12M | 9 | 1 | 11.9% |
| 541219 | OTHER ACCOUNTING SERVICES | $3.93M | 8 | 1 | 1.7% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $3.91M | 7 | 1 | 1.6% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $2.99M | 11 | 2 | 1.3% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AE92?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $233.02M | 46 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $3.93M | 8 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $0 | 1 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AE92?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72012120C00002 | DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | Sep 2, 2026 | $69.35M | 541990 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - RPSO FRANKFURT |
| 72012120C00002 | DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | Sep 2, 2026 | -$69.35M | 541990 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - RPSO FRANKFURT |
| 72012120C00002 | DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | Jun 30, 2026 | $15.59M | 541990 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/UKRAINE |
| 72012120C00002 | DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | Jan 30, 2026 | $54.41M | 541990 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/UKRAINE |
| 72012120C00002 | DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | Jan 27, 2026 | $941.5K | 541990 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/UKRAINE |
| 72012120C00002 | DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | Jan 23, 2026 | -$104.5K | 541990 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/UKRAINE |
| 1333BJ20F00141001 | ADDX CORPORATION | Nov 5, 2025 | -$72.6K | 541219 | US PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICEDEPT OF COMMERCE PTO |
| 72012120C00002 | DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | Oct 23, 2025 | $1.20M | 541990 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/UKRAINE |
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 $236.95M market as addressable.