01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AH41 Natural Resources And Environment R&D Services; Pollution Control And Abatement; Basic Research Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AH41
Federal contract activity classified under Natural Resources And Environment R&D Services; Pollution Control And Abatement; Basic Research across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AH41 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AH41 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$35.2K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $393.3K | 5 | 4 | 3 | — |
| FY 2021 | $44.4K | 4 | 4 | 4 | −88.7% |
| FY 2022 | $360.3K | 8 | 5 | 3 | +711.4% |
| FY 2023 | $89.0K | 6 | 3 | 3 | −75.3% |
| FY 2024 | $214.4K | 9 | 4 | 4 | +141.0% |
| FY 2025 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | −100.0% |
| FY 2026 | $35.2K | 3 | 1 | 1 | — |
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 | $250.3K | 3 | 3 | 22.0% |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | $237.6K | 3 | 1 | 20.9% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $203.1K | 7 | 2 | 17.9% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $149.6K | 6 | 2 | 13.2% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $110.7K | 2 | 1 | 9.7% |
| BUREAU OF SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT | 1436 | $100.8K | 2 | 2 | 8.9% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $71.1K | 3 | 1 | 6.3% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $13.4K | 7 | 2 | 1.2% |
| FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION | 6925 | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AH41?
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 | $250.3K | 1 | 1 | 22.0% |
| CINCINNATI ACQUISITION DIV (CAD) | 68HERC | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | $237.6K | 3 | 1 | 20.9% |
| HQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000 | 70Z023 | U.S. COAST GUARD | $167.9K | 4 | 1 | 14.8% |
| 262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) | 36C262 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $149.6K | 6 | 2 | 13.2% |
| FA4800 633 CONS PKP | FA4800 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $110.7K | 2 | 1 | 9.7% |
| ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION | 140E01 | BUREAU OF SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT | $100.8K | 2 | 2 | 8.9% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGO | N00244 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $38.9K | 1 | 1 | 3.4% |
| BASE ALAMEDA(00031) | 70Z031 | U.S. COAST GUARD | $35.2K | 3 | 1 | 3.1% |
| NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL | N62271 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $32.3K | 2 | 1 | 2.8% |
| USDA-FS, CSA EAST 12 | 124452 | FOREST SERVICE | $10.4K | 5 | 1 | 0.9% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AH41 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARY INSTITUTE OF ECOSYSTEM STUDIES, INC. | $250.3K | 1 | 1 | 22.0% | Jan 8, 2020 |
| NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY | $237.6K | 3 | 1 | 20.9% | Apr 15, 2024 |
| AMERICAN ROBOTICS, INC. | $167.9K | 4 | 1 | 14.8% | Aug 28, 2024 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH GROUP LLC | $110.7K | 2 | 1 | 9.7% | Jul 14, 2021 |
| WALTER THOMAS & ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED | $98.0K | 3 | 1 | 8.6% | May 30, 2023 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS | $75.9K | 1 | 1 | 6.7% | Jul 28, 2022 |
| SOUTHALL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED | $71.1K | 3 | 1 | 6.3% | Sep 14, 2021 |
| SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | $51.7K | 3 | 1 | 4.5% | May 14, 2024 |
| MARINE EXCHANGE OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY REGION | $35.2K | 3 | 1 | 3.1% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| ALASKA CLEAN SEAS | $24.9K | 1 | 1 | 2.2% | Jul 14, 2022 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AH41?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $311.8K | 8 | 3 | 27.4% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $250.3K | 1 | 1 | 22.0% |
| 541713 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NANOTECHNOLOGY | $167.9K | 4 | 1 | 14.8% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $110.7K | 3 | 2 | 9.7% |
| 562910 | REMEDIATION SERVICES | $108.3K | 8 | 2 | 9.5% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $75.9K | 1 | 1 | 6.7% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | $51.7K | 3 | 1 | 4.5% |
| 488330 | NAVIGATIONAL SERVICES TO SHIPPING | $35.2K | 3 | 1 | 3.1% |
| 213112 | SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS | $24.9K | 1 | 1 | 2.2% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AH41?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $648.8K | 28 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $487.9K | 5 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $0 | 2 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AH41?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70Z03126PALAM0042 | MARINE EXCHANGE OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY REGION | Jun 18, 2026 | $23.5K | 488330 | U.S. COAST GUARDBASE ALAMEDA(00031) |
| 70Z03126PALAM0042 | MARINE EXCHANGE OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY REGION | Jun 18, 2026 | $0 | 488330 | U.S. COAST GUARDBASE ALAMEDA(00031) |
| 70Z03126PALAM0042 | MARINE EXCHANGE OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY REGION | Feb 13, 2026 | $11.7K | 488330 | U.S. COAST GUARDBASE ALAMEDA(00031) |
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 $1.14M market as addressable.