01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AF11 Education, Training, Employment, & Social Svcs R&D Svcs; Education Svcs R&D; Basic Research Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AF11
Federal contract activity classified under Education, Training, Employment, & Social Svcs R&D Svcs; Education Svcs R&D; Basic Research across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AF11 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AF11 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$29.36M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $67.26M | 267 | 151 | 21 | — |
| FY 2021 | $78.67M | 231 | 148 | 30 | +17.0% |
| FY 2022 | $50.53M | 331 | 188 | 31 | −35.8% |
| FY 2023 | $61.31M | 256 | 141 | 32 | +21.3% |
| FY 2024 | $72.72M | 281 | 143 | 34 | +18.6% |
| FY 2025 | $32.46M | 310 | 161 | 26 | −55.4% |
| FY 2026 | $29.36M | 155 | 99 | 18 | −9.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF | 9100 | $227.70M | 667 | 191 | 58.0% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $49.47M | 193 | 24 | 12.6% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $27.60M | 95 | 19 | 7.0% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $13.87M | 27 | 14 | 3.5% |
| OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | 1301 | $12.80M | 119 | 20 | 3.3% |
| THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES | 5300 | $9.37M | 41 | 3 | 2.4% |
| FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE | 12G2 | $7.95M | 12 | 2 | 2.0% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $7.27M | 84 | 11 | 1.9% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $7.07M | 157 | 69 | 1.8% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $6.98M | 73 | 8 | 1.8% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AF11?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACTS AND ACQUISTIONS MANAGEMEN | 919900 | EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF | $227.70M | 666 | 190 | 58.0% |
| SCI TECH ACQ DIV | 70RSAT | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $43.08M | 160 | 22 | 11.0% |
| USAID/LIBERIA | 720669 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $14.50M | 4 | 1 | 3.7% |
| FA8052 773 ESS | FA8052 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $13.41M | 19 | 10 | 3.4% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO | 1331L5 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | $12.80M | 118 | 20 | 3.3% |
| USAID M/OAA | 7200AA | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $11.79M | 27 | 2 | 3.0% |
| INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM LIBRARY SVCS | 539871 | THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES | $9.37M | 41 | 3 | 2.4% |
| USDA, FSIS, OAS PCMB | 123A94 | FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE | $7.95M | 12 | 2 | 2.0% |
| NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER | 80NSSC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $6.12M | 148 | 68 | 1.6% |
| W07V ENDIST ST PAUL | W912ES | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $5.59M | 35 | 1 | 1.4% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AF11 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | $85.53M | 71 | 1 | 21.8% | Sep 10, 2026 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA | $24.66M | 35 | 1 | 6.3% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| FAMILY HEALTH INTERNATIONAL | $14.50M | 4 | 1 | 3.7% | Feb 12, 2025 |
| MATHEMATICA INC. | $13.68M | 42 | 1 | 3.5% | May 14, 2026 |
| TETRA TECH, INC. | $11.37M | 13 | 1 | 2.9% | Feb 26, 2025 |
| OPTIMAL SOLUTIONS GROUP, L.L.C. | $9.00M | 6 | 1 | 2.3% | May 30, 2023 |
| K. PARKS CONSULTING, INC. | $7.95M | 8 | 1 | 2.0% | Mar 10, 2025 |
| SANAMETRIX, INC. | $7.74M | 15 | 1 | 2.0% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| O'REILLY MEDIA, INC. | $7.21M | 4 | 1 | 1.8% | Jul 17, 2025 |
| WAPSI VALLEY ARCHAEOLOGY INC | $6.37M | 53 | 1 | 1.6% | Jul 14, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AF11?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $236.76M | 756 | 207 | 60.3% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $41.53M | 155 | 18 | 10.6% |
| 923110 | ADMINISTRATION OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $14.67M | 50 | 2 | 3.7% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $14.08M | 107 | 20 | 3.6% |
| 611430 | PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT TRAINING | $12.10M | 146 | 55 | 3.1% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $11.72M | 80 | 27 | 3.0% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $11.48M | 17 | 4 | 2.9% |
| 516210 | MEDIA STREAMING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, SOCIAL NETWORKS, AND OTHER MEDIA NETWORKS AND CONTENT PROVIDERS | $10.82M | 8 | 3 | 2.8% |
| 519290 | WEB SEARCH PORTALS AND ALL OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES | $9.65M | 51 | 12 | 2.5% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $6.48M | 25 | 9 | 1.7% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AF11?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $200.67M | 630 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $133.45M | 581 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $34.75M | 452 |
| BPA CALL | $23.43M | 168 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AF11?
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 $392.31M market as addressable.