01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AH31 Natural Resources And Environment R&D Services; Recreational Resources; Basic Research Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AH31
Federal contract activity classified under Natural Resources And Environment R&D Services; Recreational Resources; Basic Research across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AH31 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AH31 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$38.3K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $298.8K | 9 | 3 | 3 | — |
| FY 2021 | $381.3K | 10 | 7 | 6 | +27.6% |
| FY 2022 | $220.0K | 15 | 5 | 4 | −42.3% |
| FY 2023 | $22.8K | 8 | 4 | 3 | −89.6% |
| FY 2024 | $37.5K | 9 | 5 | 5 | +64.7% |
| FY 2025 | $49.3K | 10 | 4 | 4 | +31.4% |
| FY 2026 | $38.3K | 9 | 3 | 3 | −22.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $303.0K | 2 | 2 | 28.9% |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | $272.1K | 6 | 1 | 26.0% |
| PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE | 4740 | $188.4K | 9 | 3 | 18.0% |
| FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | 6920 | $136.8K | 30 | 1 | 13.0% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $64.3K | 4 | 2 | 6.1% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $34.3K | 2 | 2 | 3.3% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $25.3K | 2 | 1 | 2.4% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $24.0K | 15 | 1 | 2.3% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AH31?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W4LD USA HECSA | W912HQ | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $283.0K | 1 | 1 | 27.0% |
| CINCINNATI ACQUISITION DIV (CAD) | 68HERC | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | $272.1K | 6 | 1 | 26.0% |
| PBS R1 ACQ MANAGEMENT DIVISION | 47PB00 | PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE | $185.0K | 8 | 2 | 17.7% |
| 697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCS | 697DCK | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | $136.8K | 30 | 1 | 13.0% |
| HQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000 | 70Z023 | U.S. COAST GUARD | $60.6K | 3 | 1 | 5.8% |
| NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER | 80NSSC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $34.3K | 2 | 2 | 3.3% |
| USDA-FS, CSA EAST 10 | 124450 | FOREST SERVICE | $25.3K | 1 | 1 | 2.4% |
| 252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252) | 36C252 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $24.0K | 15 | 1 | 2.3% |
| W2R2 CONST ENGRG LAB | W9132T | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $20.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.9% |
| BASE CAPE COD(00052) | 70Z052 | U.S. COAST GUARD | $3.8K | 1 | 1 | 0.4% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AH31 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE | $283.0K | 1 | 1 | 27.0% | Aug 5, 2021 |
| ABT ASSOCIATES INC. | $272.1K | 6 | 1 | 26.0% | Sep 10, 2021 |
| THE METRO GROUP, INC. | $136.8K | 30 | 1 | 13.0% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| TRIVERS ASSOCIATES, INC | $112.0K | 5 | 1 | 10.7% | Aug 4, 2023 |
| BUILDING CONSERVATION ASSOCIATES INC | $73.0K | 3 | 1 | 7.0% | Nov 9, 2023 |
| ENVHYDRO CORPORATION | $60.6K | 3 | 1 | 5.8% | Feb 1, 2024 |
| ROBERT B. WAIDE | $25.3K | 2 | 1 | 2.4% | Sep 21, 2026 |
| EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $24.0K | 15 | 1 | 2.3% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| SEQMATIC, LLC | $20.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.9% | Aug 21, 2024 |
| APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. | $17.5K | 1 | 1 | 1.7% | Feb 24, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AH31?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $325.8K | 4 | 3 | 31.1% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $305.1K | 28 | 5 | 29.1% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $272.1K | 6 | 1 | 26.0% |
| 221310 | WATER SUPPLY AND IRRIGATION SYSTEMS | $104.6K | 29 | 2 | 10.0% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES | $36.8K | 2 | 2 | 3.5% |
| 921190 | OTHER GENERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT | $3.8K | 1 | 1 | 0.4% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AH31?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $628.8K | 54 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $147.3K | 10 |
| BPA CALL | $272.1K | 6 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AH31?
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 $1.05M market as addressable.