01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AH52 Natural Resources And Environment R&D Services; Other Natural Resources; Applied Research Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AH52
Federal contract activity classified under Natural Resources And Environment R&D Services; Other Natural Resources; Applied Research across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AH52 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AH52 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$6.18M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2021 | $6.28M | 45 | 12 | 8 | — |
| FY 2022 | $6.19M | 63 | 26 | 7 | −1.3% |
| FY 2023 | $6.01M | 49 | 24 | 6 | −3.0% |
| FY 2024 | $8.33M | 59 | 25 | 6 | +38.7% |
| FY 2025 | $10.59M | 105 | 31 | 6 | +27.0% |
| FY 2026 | $6.18M | 42 | 23 | 6 | −41.6% |
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 NAVY | 1700 | $18.27M | 170 | 28 | 41.9% |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | $12.26M | 119 | 2 | 28.1% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $5.82M | 11 | 3 | 13.3% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $3.19M | 22 | 5 | 7.3% |
| BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT | 1435 | $3.00M | 13 | 2 | 6.9% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $683.1K | 15 | 3 | 1.6% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $188.0K | 7 | 1 | 0.4% |
| U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE | 1448 | $110.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.3% |
| BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS | 1450 | $62.5K | 4 | 2 | 0.1% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AH52?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVFAC SYSTEMS AND EXP WARFARE CTR | N39430 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $17.42M | 162 | 24 | 40.0% |
| CINCINNATI ACQUISITION DIV (CAD) | 68HERC | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | $12.26M | 119 | 2 | 28.1% |
| NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER | 80GSFC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $5.80M | 9 | 2 | 13.3% |
| ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION | 140M01 | BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT | $3.00M | 13 | 2 | 6.9% |
| W4LD USA HECSA | W912HQ | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $1.23M | 6 | 1 | 2.8% |
| W2R2 CONST ENGRG LAB | W9132T | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $1.19M | 8 | 3 | 2.7% |
| W2R2 USA ENGR R & D CTR | W912HZ | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $770.0K | 8 | 1 | 1.8% |
| USDA-FS, CSA EAST 10 | 124450 | FOREST SERVICE | $650.1K | 13 | 3 | 1.5% |
| NAVSEA HQ | N00024 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $509.9K | 3 | 1 | 1.2% |
| NAVFACSYSCOM ATLANTIC | N62470 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $232.3K | 2 | 1 | 0.5% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AH52 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOSPYDER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $11.29M | 99 | 1 | 25.9% | Oct 16, 2025 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM | $5.40M | 3 | 1 | 12.4% | Aug 28, 2026 |
| NEDERLANDSE ORGANISATIE VOOR TOEGEPAST-NATUURWETENSCHAPPELIJK ONDERZOEK TNO | $3.38M | 11 | 1 | 7.8% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| HDR ENVIRONMENTAL, OPERATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION, INC. | $2.48M | 10 | 2 | 5.7% | Apr 28, 2026 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ | $2.20M | 17 | 1 | 5.0% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS | $1.71M | 16 | 1 | 3.9% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY | $1.23M | 6 | 1 | 2.8% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| APPLIED OCEAN SCIENCES, LLC | $1.11M | 8 | 1 | 2.6% | Feb 9, 2026 |
| SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY | $1.07M | 8 | 1 | 2.5% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| NATIONAL MARINE MAMMAL FOUNDATION, INC. | $1.06M | 16 | 1 | 2.4% | May 7, 2024 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AH52?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $41.71M | 329 | 38 | 95.7% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $770.0K | 8 | 1 | 1.8% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $384.1K | 7 | 1 | 0.9% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $232.3K | 2 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $188.0K | 7 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $95.5K | 2 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES | $61.1K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 813312 | ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION AND WILDLIFE ORGANIZATIONS | $57.0K | 3 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 337211 | WOOD OFFICE FURNITURE MANUFACTURING | $44.3K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $33.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AH52?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $19.01M | 165 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $22.55M | 155 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $2.02M | 43 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AH52?
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 $43.58M market as addressable.