01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AF12 Education, Training, Employment, & Social Svcs R&D Svcs; Education Svcs R&D; Applied Research Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AF12
Federal contract activity classified under Education, Training, Employment, & Social Svcs R&D Svcs; Education Svcs R&D; Applied Research across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AF12 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AF12 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$3.36M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $23.83M | 57 | 28 | 12 | — |
| FY 2021 | $22.18M | 55 | 32 | 12 | −6.9% |
| FY 2022 | $14.63M | 47 | 25 | 17 | −34.1% |
| FY 2023 | $10.58M | 69 | 44 | 21 | −27.7% |
| FY 2024 | $9.46M | 42 | 28 | 16 | −10.6% |
| FY 2025 | $6.83M | 44 | 23 | 17 | −27.8% |
| FY 2026 | -$3.36M | 27 | 20 | 14 | −149.3% |
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 | $33.51M | 51 | 9 | 39.8% |
| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4732 | $21.23M | 28 | 2 | 25.2% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $15.94M | 24 | 3 | 19.0% |
| FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | 6920 | $2.23M | 44 | 5 | 2.6% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $1.59M | 32 | 15 | 1.9% |
| FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | 7022 | $1.56M | 7 | 1 | 1.9% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $1.04M | 6 | 2 | 1.2% |
| NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | 6940 | $945.1K | 4 | 1 | 1.1% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $869.1K | 35 | 11 | 1.0% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $848.9K | 10 | 7 | 1.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AF12?
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 | $33.51M | 51 | 9 | 39.8% |
| GSA FAS AAS REGION 5 | 47QFLA | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $21.23M | 28 | 2 | 25.2% |
| NSWC CRANE | N00164 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $8.67M | 8 | 1 | 10.3% |
| NAWC TRAINING SYSTEMS DIV | N61340 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $7.28M | 14 | 1 | 8.7% |
| 692M15 ACQUISITION & GRANTS, AAQ600 | 692M15 | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | $2.23M | 43 | 5 | 2.6% |
| MITIGATION SECTION(MIT60) | 70FA60 | FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | $2.03M | 1 | 1 | 2.4% |
| HQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000 | 70Z023 | U.S. COAST GUARD | $1.02M | 5 | 1 | 1.2% |
| 693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION | 693JJ9 | NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | $945.1K | 4 | 1 | 1.1% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $869.1K | 35 | 11 | 1.0% |
| MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN | 126395 | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE | $831.9K | 3 | 1 | 1.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AF12 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | $23.49M | 20 | 1 | 27.9% | Aug 31, 2026 |
| APPLIED RESEARCH SOLUTIONS, INC. | $15.77M | 26 | 1 | 18.7% | Sep 1, 2026 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC | $8.67M | 9 | 1 | 10.3% | Jan 17, 2025 |
| KATMAI RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, LLC | $7.28M | 14 | 1 | 8.7% | Nov 22, 2024 |
| APTIMA, INC. | $5.46M | 2 | 1 | 6.5% | Nov 10, 2025 |
| SANAMETRIX, INC. | $5.05M | 11 | 1 | 6.0% | Aug 5, 2024 |
| WESTAT, INC. | $3.36M | 6 | 2 | 4.0% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION | $2.43M | 22 | 1 | 2.9% | Mar 25, 2025 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL | $2.34M | 15 | 2 | 2.8% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| DCI CONSULTING GROUP INC | $1.02M | 5 | 1 | 1.2% | Jan 29, 2025 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AF12?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $35.68M | 95 | 24 | 42.4% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $17.99M | 72 | 8 | 21.4% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $13.65M | 37 | 11 | 16.2% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | $8.90M | 12 | 2 | 10.6% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $2.10M | 15 | 4 | 2.5% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $1.09M | 8 | 3 | 1.3% |
| 541211 | OFFICES OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS | $945.1K | 4 | 1 | 1.1% |
| 541810 | ADVERTISING AGENCIES | $831.9K | 3 | 1 | 1.0% |
| 611710 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES | $770.0K | 10 | 5 | 0.9% |
| 541613 | MARKETING CONSULTING SERVICES | $498.2K | 1 | 1 | 0.6% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AF12?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $26.68M | 129 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $36.82M | 91 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $2.41M | 76 |
| BPA CALL | $18.23M | 37 |
| COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT | -$1.1K | 8 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AF12?
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 $84.14M market as addressable.