01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AF31 Education, Training, Employment, & Social Svcs R&D Svcs; Social Svcs R&D; Basic Research Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AF31
Federal contract activity classified under Education, Training, Employment, & Social Svcs R&D Svcs; Social 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 AF31 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AF31 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$54.6K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2021 | $5.25M | 11 | 8 | 5 | — |
| FY 2022 | $4.88M | 18 | 9 | 5 | −7.1% |
| FY 2023 | $5.91M | 27 | 14 | 6 | +21.1% |
| FY 2024 | $9.37M | 37 | 24 | 7 | +58.6% |
| FY 2025 | $113.2K | 47 | 17 | 3 | −98.8% |
| FY 2026 | $54.6K | 14 | 11 | 4 | −51.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | 6940 | $17.65M | 72 | 5 | 69.0% |
| NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 4900 | $2.63M | 5 | 2 | 10.3% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $2.18M | 54 | 23 | 8.5% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $1.95M | 5 | 2 | 7.6% |
| OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | 4773 | $653.2K | 3 | 1 | 2.6% |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | $171.3K | 2 | 1 | 0.7% |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | $158.1K | 3 | 2 | 0.6% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $95.5K | 3 | 2 | 0.4% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $49.9K | 2 | 2 | 0.2% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $24.8K | 3 | 1 | 0.1% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AF31?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION | 693JJ9 | NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | $17.65M | 72 | 5 | 69.0% |
| DIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORT | 491004 | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | $2.63M | 5 | 2 | 10.3% |
| NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER | 80NSSC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $2.18M | 54 | 23 | 8.5% |
| NAVSEA HQ | N00024 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $2.01M | 2 | 2 | 7.9% |
| OAS OFFICE OF INTERNAL ACQUISITION | 47HAA0 | OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | $653.2K | 3 | 1 | 2.6% |
| ORD SIMPLIFIED ACQ BRANCH (SAB) | 68HE0B | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | $171.3K | 2 | 1 | 0.7% |
| SF SMITHSONIAN FACILITIES | 333132 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | $145.6K | 2 | 1 | 0.6% |
| RPO EAST (36C24E) | 36C24E | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $95.5K | 3 | 2 | 0.4% |
| U.S. EMBASSY PORT OF SPAIN | 19TD55 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $49.9K | 2 | 2 | 0.2% |
| CG ACADEMY(00039) | 70Z039 | U.S. COAST GUARD | $24.8K | 3 | 1 | 0.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AF31 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNLAP AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | $7.94M | 25 | 1 | 31.0% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| TOXCEL LLC | $6.30M | 26 | 1 | 24.6% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| PREUSSER RESEARCH GROUP INC | $2.09M | 13 | 1 | 8.2% | Apr 7, 2026 |
| URBAN INSTITUTE,THE | $1.50M | 3 | 1 | 5.9% | Mar 18, 2024 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON | $1.39M | 2 | 1 | 5.4% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY | $1.13M | 2 | 1 | 4.4% | Aug 28, 2023 |
| TRANSANALYTICS, LLC | $1.10M | 5 | 1 | 4.3% | Sep 13, 2025 |
| THE MITRE CORPORATION | $653.2K | 3 | 1 | 2.6% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | $560.0K | 3 | 1 | 2.2% | Oct 7, 2025 |
| RPM INNOVATIONS INC | $248.6K | 1 | 1 | 1.0% | Nov 18, 2024 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AF31?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $19.47M | 76 | 8 | 76.1% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $1.73M | 16 | 7 | 6.8% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $1.40M | 7 | 3 | 5.5% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $766.0K | 24 | 8 | 3.0% |
| 541618 | OTHER MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $677.0K | 4 | 2 | 2.6% |
| 332117 | POWDER METALLURGY PART MANUFACTURING | $248.6K | 1 | 1 | 1.0% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $209.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.8% |
| 541910 | MARKETING RESEARCH AND PUBLIC OPINION POLLING | $183.3K | 2 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $171.3K | 2 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 611710 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES | $150.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.6% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AF31?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $20.03M | 77 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $2.93M | 72 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $2.63M | 5 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AF31?
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 $25.58M market as addressable.