01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AH21 Natural Resources And Environment R&D Services; Conservation And Land Management; Basic Research Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AH21
Federal contract activity classified under Natural Resources And Environment R&D Services; Conservation And Land Management; Basic Research across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AH21 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AH21 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$13.31M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $765.7K | 7 | 2 | 1 | — |
| FY 2021 | $8.78M | 31 | 18 | 6 | +1,046.8% |
| FY 2022 | $8.32M | 44 | 25 | 7 | −5.2% |
| FY 2023 | $8.01M | 61 | 34 | 6 | −3.8% |
| FY 2024 | $13.12M | 63 | 23 | 5 | +63.7% |
| FY 2025 | $14.14M | 64 | 23 | 6 | +7.8% |
| FY 2026 | $13.31M | 41 | 13 | 5 | −5.9% |
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 OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | 1330 | $54.01M | 173 | 30 | 81.3% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $5.90M | 37 | 6 | 8.9% |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | $3.60M | 41 | 3 | 5.4% |
| NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | 1443 | $2.00M | 27 | 2 | 3.0% |
| BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | 1422 | $486.3K | 3 | 2 | 0.7% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $219.0K | 18 | 4 | 0.3% |
| U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE | 1448 | $177.6K | 5 | 3 | 0.3% |
| PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE | 4740 | $28.4K | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
| BUREAU OF RECLAMATION | 1425 | $22.7K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY | 1341 | $9.8K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AH21?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA | 1305M2 | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | $42.23M | 126 | 17 | 63.5% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA | 1305M3 | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | $11.19M | 20 | 5 | 16.8% |
| W4LD USA HECSA | W912HQ | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $4.36M | 32 | 4 | 6.6% |
| CINCINNATI ACQUISITION DIV (CAD) | 68HERC | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | $2.83M | 34 | 3 | 4.3% |
| SER SOUTH MABO (54000) | 140P54 | NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | $2.00M | 27 | 2 | 3.0% |
| W2R2 COLD RGNS RSCH ENG LAB | W913E5 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $1.50M | 3 | 1 | 2.3% |
| HEADQUARTERS ACQUISITION DIV (HQAD) | 68HERH | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | $764.0K | 6 | 1 | 1.1% |
| ARIZONA STATE OFFICE | 140L64 | BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | $406.4K | 2 | 1 | 0.6% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA | 1333MF | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | $227.2K | 7 | 4 | 0.3% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA | 1333MG | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | $152.6K | 6 | 4 | 0.2% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AH21 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY CORPORATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH | $34.73M | 55 | 1 | 52.3% | Sep 24, 2026 |
| CONSOLIDATED SAFETY SERVICES INCORPORATED | $7.21M | 5 | 1 | 10.8% | Aug 1, 2023 |
| M2 STRATEGY INC | $4.32M | 6 | 1 | 6.5% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, THE | $3.54M | 6 | 1 | 5.3% | Aug 31, 2023 |
| FEV NORTH AMERICA, INC. | $3.08M | 29 | 1 | 4.6% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| CDM FEDERAL PROGRAMS CORPORATION | $1.58M | 10 | 1 | 2.4% | Jul 17, 2026 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM | $1.50M | 3 | 1 | 2.3% | Jul 16, 2025 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, INC. | $1.31M | 15 | 1 | 2.0% | Aug 7, 2025 |
| DREXEL UNIVERSITY | $1.31M | 7 | 1 | 2.0% | Apr 28, 2025 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | $1.22M | 11 | 1 | 1.8% | Jul 7, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AH21?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $40.93M | 103 | 9 | 61.6% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $13.38M | 84 | 10 | 20.1% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | $4.54M | 46 | 7 | 6.8% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $4.32M | 7 | 2 | 6.5% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $1.18M | 10 | 6 | 1.8% |
| 115310 | SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR FORESTRY | $406.4K | 2 | 1 | 0.6% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $250.8K | 11 | 4 | 0.4% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $250.4K | 2 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 336411 | AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING | $248.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 511210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $167.3K | 4 | 1 | 0.3% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AH21?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $48.97M | 136 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.90M | 70 |
| BPA CALL | $9.64M | 62 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $5.95M | 43 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AH21?
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 $66.45M market as addressable.