01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AE93 R&D- Economic Growth: Other (Advanced Development) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AE93
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Economic Growth: Other (Advanced Development) across FY 2013–FY 2019. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AE93 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AE93 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2013–FY 2019 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$478.5K
FY 2019| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2013 | $0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — |
| FY 2014 | $0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| FY 2015 | -$1.5K | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| FY 2016 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +100.0% |
| FY 2017 | $0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| FY 2018 | $254.0K | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| FY 2019 | $478.5K | 3 | 1 | 1 | +88.4% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2013–FY 2019.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) | 97AE | $715.0K | 5 | 2 | 97.8% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $15.9K | 3 | 1 | 2.2% |
| DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | 9763 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| MARITIME ADMINISTRATION | 6938 | $0 | 5 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AE93?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2013–FY 2019.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY | HR0011 | DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) | $715.0K | 5 | 2 | 97.8% |
| AQM ENTERPRISE ACTIVITIES | 12344V | FOREST SERVICE | $15.9K | 1 | 1 | 2.2% |
| DCMA NPO JOHNSON SPACE CENTER | S4819A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| USDA FOREST SERVICE | 12046W | FOREST SERVICE | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DOT/MARAD HEADQUARTERS | 00091 | MARITIME ADMINISTRATION | $0 | 5 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AE93 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEIDOS, INC. | $716.5K | 4 | 1 | 98.0% | Jul 30, 2019 |
| IMPLAN GROUP LLC | $15.9K | 3 | 1 | 2.2% | Apr 13, 2018 |
| PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP | $0 | 5 | 1 | 0.0% | Feb 28, 2014 |
| AEROJET ROCKETDYNE OF DE, INC | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | May 8, 2014 |
| BAE SYSTEMS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED | -$1.5K | 1 | 1 | -0.2% | Dec 10, 2014 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AE93?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $716.5K | 4 | 1 | 98.0% |
| 511120 | PERIODICAL PUBLISHERS | $15.9K | 1 | 1 | 2.2% |
| 336611 | SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING | $0 | 5 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541710 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 511210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 334519 | OTHER MEASURING AND CONTROLLING DEVICE MANUFACTURING | -$1.5K | 1 | 1 | -0.2% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AE93?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $715.0K | 11 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $15.9K | 3 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AE93?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR001118C0081 | LEIDOS, INC. | Jul 30, 2019 | $0 | 541715 | DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY |
| HR001118C0081 | LEIDOS, INC. | Feb 8, 2019 | $478.5K | 541715 | DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY |
| HR001118C0081 | LEIDOS, INC. | Nov 20, 2018 | $0 | 541715 | DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY |
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 $730.9K market as addressable.