01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AJ11
Federal contract activity classified under General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AJ11 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AJ11 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$2.04B
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $131.34M | 372 | 177 | 17 | — |
| FY 2021 | $830.50M | 3,460 | 838 | 35 | +532.3% |
| FY 2022 | $1.29B | 5,753 | 1,108 | 38 | +55.2% |
| FY 2023 | $1.66B | 6,934 | 1,123 | 36 | +29.1% |
| FY 2024 | $1.85B | 9,254 | 1,229 | 39 | +11.5% |
| FY 2025 | $1.96B | 10,801 | 1,201 | 39 | +5.5% |
| FY 2026 | $2.04B | 10,375 | 1,363 | 42 | +4.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $5.27B | 35,734 | 1,313 | 54.0% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $2.48B | 5,328 | 691 | 25.4% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $667.20M | 1,068 | 159 | 6.8% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $455.33M | 531 | 71 | 4.7% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $170.72M | 365 | 34 | 1.7% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $125.81M | 409 | 103 | 1.3% |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | $89.73M | 1,137 | 122 | 0.9% |
| NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 4900 | $75.39M | 120 | 41 | 0.8% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 97DH | $69.06M | 144 | 17 | 0.7% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $61.04M | 176 | 56 | 0.6% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AJ11?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER | 80NSSC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $4.84B | 34,867 | 1,295 | 49.6% |
| W6QK ACC-RSA | W31P4Q | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $683.13M | 782 | 7 | 7.0% |
| W6QK ACC-APG DURHAM | W911NF | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $489.93M | 1,253 | 234 | 5.0% |
| W6QK ACC-APG ADELPHI | W911QX | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $441.19M | 511 | 65 | 4.5% |
| SCI TECH ACQ DIV | 70RSAT | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $383.57M | 886 | 157 | 3.9% |
| NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER | 80GSFC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $345.59M | 495 | 91 | 3.5% |
| W4LD USA HECSA | W912HQ | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $244.20M | 1,159 | 201 | 2.5% |
| NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY | N00173 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $243.57M | 329 | 24 | 2.5% |
| CISA CONTRACTING ACTIVITY | 70RCSJ | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $219.86M | 92 | 2 | 2.3% |
| W6QK ACC CCDC STTC | W912CG | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $205.64M | 635 | 115 | 2.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AJ11 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGIA TECH APPLIED RESEARCH CORPORATION | $664.86M | 730 | 2 | 6.8% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| THE MITRE CORPORATION | $502.06M | 376 | 12 | 5.1% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, THE | $278.96M | 1,591 | 4 | 2.9% | Sep 27, 2026 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK | $209.71M | 1,164 | 11 | 2.1% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE | $182.80M | 733 | 3 | 1.9% | Sep 28, 2026 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA | $132.55M | 669 | 5 | 1.4% | Sep 26, 2026 |
| SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE | $131.01M | 554 | 6 | 1.3% | Sep 22, 2026 |
| NEXGEN COMMUNICATIONS LLC | $130.91M | 42 | 1 | 1.3% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| AMERICAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $119.20M | 36 | 2 | 1.2% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, THE | $116.97M | 838 | 3 | 1.2% | Sep 27, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AJ11?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $3.96B | 9,417 | 1,227 | 40.6% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $246.24M | 739 | 97 | 2.5% |
| 541713 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NANOTECHNOLOGY | $138.91M | 159 | 83 | 1.4% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $128.72M | 205 | 45 | 1.3% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $101.39M | 258 | 54 | 1.0% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $76.02M | 257 | 49 | 0.8% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $71.60M | 302 | 93 | 0.7% |
| 541711 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY | $66.63M | 74 | 6 | 0.7% |
| 541618 | OTHER MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $56.01M | 59 | 6 | 0.6% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $47.33M | 63 | 9 | 0.5% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AJ11?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| GRANT FOR RESEARCH | $3.26B | 29,424 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $2.52B | 6,142 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $2.43B | 4,548 |
| COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT | $1.40B | 4,423 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $147.29M | 2,029 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AJ11?
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 $9.76B market as addressable.