01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AF13 Education, Training, Employment, & Social Svcs R&D Svcs; Educ Svcs R&D; Experimental Development Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AF13
Federal contract activity classified under Education, Training, Employment, & Social Svcs R&D Svcs; Educ Svcs R&D; Experimental Development across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AF13 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AF13 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$3.68M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $10.25M | 10 | 6 | 4 | — |
| FY 2021 | $138.0K | 6 | 4 | 4 | −98.7% |
| FY 2022 | $1.67M | 11 | 7 | 6 | +1,110.3% |
| FY 2023 | $9.49M | 11 | 8 | 7 | +468.1% |
| FY 2024 | $3.42M | 12 | 7 | 7 | −63.9% |
| FY 2025 | $2.75M | 24 | 11 | 9 | −19.6% |
| FY 2026 | $3.68M | 17 | 4 | 4 | +33.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | 1605 | $9.00M | 6 | 1 | 28.7% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | $6.75M | 6 | 1 | 21.5% |
| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4732 | $6.24M | 17 | 1 | 19.9% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $3.68M | 8 | 1 | 11.7% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $2.27M | 2 | 2 | 7.2% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $1.45M | 21 | 3 | 4.6% |
| U.S. SECRET SERVICE | 7009 | $904.8K | 4 | 3 | 2.9% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $505.7K | 7 | 3 | 1.6% |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | $270.0K | 3 | 3 | 0.9% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $229.4K | 5 | 4 | 0.7% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AF13?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOL - CAS DIVISION 2 PROCUREMENT | 1605C2 | OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | $9.00M | 6 | 1 | 28.7% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | HQ0034 | WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | $6.75M | 6 | 1 | 21.5% |
| GSA FAS AAS REGION 5 | 47QFLA | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $6.24M | 17 | 1 | 19.9% |
| SCI TECH ACQ DIV | 70RSAT | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $3.68M | 8 | 1 | 11.7% |
| FA3002 338 ESS CC | FA3002 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $1.90M | 1 | 1 | 6.1% |
| NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER | N68936 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $1.48M | 19 | 1 | 4.7% |
| U. S. SECRET SERVICE | 70US09 | U.S. SECRET SERVICE | $904.8K | 4 | 3 | 2.9% |
| W6QM MICC-FT GORDON | W91249 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $407.8K | 3 | 2 | 1.3% |
| FA7146 SAF OC PK | FA7146 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $366.6K | 1 | 1 | 1.2% |
| WOODROW WILSON INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS | 333174 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | $270.0K | 3 | 3 | 0.9% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AF13 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT SECURITY EDUCATION & RESEARCH INC | $9.00M | 6 | 1 | 28.7% | Aug 11, 2026 |
| LOCKWOOD HILLS FEDERAL, LLC | $6.75M | 6 | 1 | 21.5% | May 30, 2023 |
| APTIMA, INC. | $6.24M | 17 | 1 | 19.9% | Aug 13, 2026 |
| MARSHALL UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION | $3.75M | 9 | 2 | 11.9% | Jun 17, 2024 |
| DISCOVERY MACHINE, INC. | $1.90M | 1 | 1 | 6.1% | Jun 3, 2024 |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | $1.48M | 19 | 1 | 4.7% | May 29, 2026 |
| CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE INCORPORATED | $484.7K | 1 | 1 | 1.5% | Jul 25, 2022 |
| ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY LEADERS, INC | $423.8K | 1 | 1 | 1.3% | Jul 15, 2020 |
| FRAYM, INC. | $366.6K | 1 | 1 | 1.2% | Sep 23, 2025 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO, THE | $344.4K | 2 | 1 | 1.1% | Mar 24, 2025 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AF13?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $11.53M | 49 | 5 | 36.7% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $8.97M | 7 | 2 | 28.6% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $7.12M | 8 | 3 | 22.7% |
| 511210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $1.90M | 1 | 1 | 6.1% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $904.8K | 4 | 3 | 2.9% |
| 611430 | PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT TRAINING | $589.9K | 11 | 8 | 1.9% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $270.0K | 3 | 3 | 0.9% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $37.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 488210 | SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR RAIL TRANSPORTATION | $34.3K | 4 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 518210 | COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS, DATA PROCESSING, WEB HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | $27.5K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AF13?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $10.85M | 45 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $703.0K | 24 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $19.85M | 22 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AF13?
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 $31.40M market as addressable.