01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AJ12 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AJ12
Federal contract activity classified under General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AJ12 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AJ12 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$1.12B
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $150.46M | 327 | 110 | 16 | — |
| FY 2021 | $665.58M | 944 | 375 | 34 | +342.3% |
| FY 2022 | $933.46M | 1,594 | 495 | 38 | +40.2% |
| FY 2023 | $1.32B | 2,059 | 587 | 42 | +41.6% |
| FY 2024 | $1.40B | 2,413 | 650 | 39 | +6.3% |
| FY 2025 | $1.37B | 2,562 | 700 | 41 | −2.6% |
| FY 2026 | $1.12B | 1,905 | 503 | 40 | −17.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $1.73B | 233 | 2 | 24.9% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $1.52B | 3,327 | 485 | 21.7% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $891.64M | 1,758 | 141 | 12.8% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $638.32M | 1,357 | 133 | 9.2% |
| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4732 | $372.94M | 457 | 22 | 5.4% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $300.23M | 616 | 79 | 4.3% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $289.36M | 681 | 125 | 4.2% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY | 1341 | $215.64M | 526 | 38 | 3.1% |
| DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES | 1406 | $209.27M | 610 | 87 | 3.0% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $171.98M | 165 | 21 | 2.5% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AJ12?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH RIVER OPERATIONS OFFICE | 893037 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $1.64B | 219 | 1 | 23.6% |
| FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL | FA8650 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $383.80M | 894 | 28 | 5.5% |
| NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY | N00173 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $383.08M | 885 | 59 | 5.5% |
| GSA FAS AAS REGION 5 | 47QFLA | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $367.61M | 425 | 21 | 5.3% |
| W6QK ACC-APG DURHAM | W911NF | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $320.25M | 728 | 113 | 4.6% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $289.36M | 681 | 125 | 4.2% |
| W6RN USA GEOSPATIAL CTR | W5J9CQ | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $216.02M | 114 | 11 | 3.1% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | 1333ND | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY | $215.64M | 526 | 38 | 3.1% |
| SCI TECH ACQ DIV | 70RSAT | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $210.84M | 429 | 58 | 3.0% |
| IBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004) | 140D04 | DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES | $209.27M | 610 | 87 | 3.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AJ12 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BATTELLE SAVANNAH RIVER ALLIANCE, LLC | $1.64B | 220 | 1 | 23.6% | Sep 21, 2026 |
| THE MITRE CORPORATION | $300.82M | 327 | 13 | 4.3% | Sep 25, 2026 |
| LEIDOS, INC. | $267.12M | 147 | 3 | 3.8% | Sep 10, 2026 |
| LINQUEST CORPORATION | $188.99M | 216 | 4 | 2.7% | Jul 23, 2026 |
| GENERAL ATOMICS | $167.32M | 42 | 4 | 2.4% | Sep 10, 2026 |
| SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE | $142.35M | 171 | 6 | 2.0% | Sep 23, 2026 |
| NATIONAL CENTER FOR DEFENSE MANUFACTURING AND MACHINING | $124.50M | 94 | 1 | 1.8% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| UNIVERSITIES SPACE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION | $124.37M | 105 | 1 | 1.8% | Sep 23, 2026 |
| DCS CORPORATION | $97.19M | 219 | 3 | 1.4% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $93.04M | 136 | 8 | 1.3% | Sep 25, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AJ12?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $5.46B | 8,321 | 926 | 78.3% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $339.56M | 513 | 41 | 4.9% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $295.02M | 552 | 63 | 4.2% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $164.17M | 368 | 46 | 2.4% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $139.36M | 364 | 39 | 2.0% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | $92.35M | 151 | 25 | 1.3% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $79.88M | 105 | 17 | 1.1% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $76.46M | 209 | 27 | 1.1% |
| 334515 | INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING FOR MEASURING AND TESTING ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRICAL SIGNALS | $68.93M | 33 | 3 | 1.0% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $57.98M | 179 | 59 | 0.8% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AJ12?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $4.16B | 5,826 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $2.69B | 4,778 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $96.51M | 1,103 |
| BPA CALL | $22.31M | 93 |
| GRANT FOR RESEARCH | $82.8K | 4 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AJ12?
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 $6.97B market as addressable.