01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AF21 Education, Training, Employment, & Social Svcs R&D Svcs; Training & Labor R&D; Basic Research Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AF21
Federal contract activity classified under Education, Training, Employment, & Social Svcs R&D Svcs; Training & Labor 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 AF21 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AF21 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$18.16M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2021 | $586.8K | 7 | 6 | 3 | — |
| FY 2022 | $4.17M | 18 | 12 | 6 | +611.1% |
| FY 2023 | $14.46M | 37 | 19 | 9 | +246.5% |
| FY 2024 | $15.76M | 51 | 16 | 9 | +9.0% |
| FY 2025 | $5.96M | 54 | 17 | 8 | −62.2% |
| FY 2026 | $18.16M | 28 | 17 | 10 | +204.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | 1301 | $37.55M | 65 | 10 | 63.6% |
| OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | 1605 | $13.32M | 2 | 1 | 22.5% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $2.43M | 61 | 3 | 4.1% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $1.70M | 25 | 11 | 2.9% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $1.56M | 4 | 1 | 2.6% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $1.03M | 8 | 3 | 1.7% |
| NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | 1330 | $784.1K | 5 | 1 | 1.3% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $259.0K | 7 | 2 | 0.4% |
| NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 4900 | $100.0K | 3 | 1 | 0.2% |
| US CENSUS BUREAU | 1323 | $97.8K | 4 | 4 | 0.2% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AF21?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF COMMERCE SSPO | 1331L5 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | $37.55M | 65 | 10 | 63.6% |
| DOL - CAS DIVISION 5 PROCUREMENT | 1605C5 | OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | $13.32M | 2 | 1 | 22.5% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO | 75N980 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $2.40M | 59 | 2 | 4.1% |
| NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER | 80NSSC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $1.70M | 25 | 11 | 2.9% |
| FA4887 56 CONS CC | FA4887 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $1.56M | 4 | 1 | 2.6% |
| 242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) | 36C242 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $956.6K | 6 | 1 | 1.6% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA | 1305M3 | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | $784.1K | 5 | 1 | 1.3% |
| CG ACADEMY(00039) | 70Z039 | U.S. COAST GUARD | $249.0K | 3 | 1 | 0.4% |
| DIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORT | 491004 | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | $100.0K | 3 | 1 | 0.2% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE CENSUS | 1333LB | US CENSUS BUREAU | $97.8K | 4 | 4 | 0.2% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AF21 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIDENT TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | $34.63M | 19 | 1 | 58.6% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER | $13.32M | 2 | 1 | 22.5% | Aug 11, 2026 |
| FEDERAL MANAGEMENT PARTNERS, LLC | $2.38M | 58 | 1 | 4.0% | Sep 2, 2026 |
| SNAPIT SOLUTIONS LLC | $1.63M | 10 | 1 | 2.8% | Aug 4, 2025 |
| HOLOS INC | $1.56M | 4 | 1 | 2.6% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| POWELL STRATEGIES, LLC | $956.6K | 6 | 1 | 1.6% | Sep 28, 2026 |
| COGENTA CORPORATION | $784.1K | 5 | 1 | 1.3% | Dec 16, 2025 |
| THOMAS & REED, LLC | $465.5K | 7 | 1 | 0.8% | Apr 7, 2026 |
| TECH CENTER, LLC. | $400.0K | 3 | 1 | 0.7% | Mar 25, 2022 |
| GARTNER, INC. | $325.8K | 6 | 1 | 0.6% | Sep 3, 2023 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AF21?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $37.87M | 87 | 4 | 64.1% |
| 541350 | BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES | $13.32M | 2 | 1 | 22.5% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $2.33M | 13 | 4 | 3.9% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $1.74M | 11 | 2 | 2.9% |
| 561320 | TEMPORARY HELP SERVICES | $1.63M | 10 | 1 | 2.8% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $490.8K | 14 | 5 | 0.8% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $370.0K | 4 | 2 | 0.6% |
| 541614 | PROCESS, PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS CONSULTING SERVICES | $249.0K | 3 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 332510 | HARDWARE MANUFACTURING | $234.5K | 3 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 611430 | PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT TRAINING | $194.6K | 13 | 6 | 0.3% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AF21?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $51.22M | 91 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $2.49M | 51 |
| BPA CALL | $2.86M | 39 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $2.53M | 14 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AF21?
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 $59.09M market as addressable.