01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AJ13 General Science & Technology R&D Svcs; General Science & Technology; Experimental Development Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AJ13
Federal contract activity classified under General Science & Technology R&D Svcs; General Science & Technology; Experimental Development across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AJ13 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AJ13 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$580.77M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $58.22M | 175 | 35 | 8 | — |
| FY 2021 | $197.58M | 416 | 138 | 21 | +239.4% |
| FY 2022 | $318.56M | 629 | 183 | 22 | +61.2% |
| FY 2023 | $442.51M | 761 | 192 | 24 | +38.9% |
| FY 2024 | $545.58M | 902 | 211 | 23 | +23.3% |
| FY 2025 | $584.36M | 931 | 186 | 21 | +7.1% |
| FY 2026 | $580.77M | 669 | 154 | 23 | −0.6% |
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 | $669.03M | 1,481 | 75 | 24.5% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | $624.04M | 304 | 5 | 22.9% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $531.15M | 1,142 | 160 | 19.5% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $259.73M | 402 | 43 | 9.5% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $186.09M | 278 | 35 | 6.8% |
| BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING | 2041 | $176.26M | 237 | 12 | 6.5% |
| IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE | 97AD | $97.40M | 36 | 3 | 3.6% |
| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4732 | $58.39M | 37 | 3 | 2.1% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $42.40M | 100 | 24 | 1.6% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 97DH | $26.59M | 54 | 5 | 1.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AJ13?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY | N00173 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $631.56M | 1,196 | 32 | 23.2% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | HQ0034 | WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | $624.04M | 304 | 5 | 22.9% |
| W6QK ACC-APG DURHAM | W911NF | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $316.17M | 464 | 40 | 11.6% |
| OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER | 2031ZA | BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING | $176.26M | 237 | 12 | 6.5% |
| NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER | 80GSFC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $155.34M | 40 | 3 | 5.7% |
| DIRECTOR SCO | HY0233 | IMMEDIATE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE | $97.40M | 36 | 3 | 3.6% |
| FA8051 772 ESS PKD | FA8051 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $92.04M | 96 | 15 | 3.4% |
| FA7022 AMIC DET 2 OL PATRICK PKA | FA7022 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $52.77M | 89 | 2 | 1.9% |
| SCI TECH ACQ DIV | 70RSAT | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $40.76M | 88 | 18 | 1.5% |
| FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL | FA8650 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $38.69M | 103 | 12 | 1.4% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AJ13 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $367.48M | 162 | 1 | 13.5% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| ASSURANCE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION | $188.94M | 53 | 2 | 6.9% | Jun 16, 2026 |
| MODERN TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC. | $179.52M | 110 | 2 | 6.6% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| COLUMBUS TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES, INC | $155.22M | 33 | 1 | 5.7% | Sep 25, 2026 |
| LEIDOS, INC. | $131.96M | 111 | 3 | 4.8% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| AVANTUS FEDERAL LLC | $103.71M | 29 | 2 | 3.8% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| NEANY, INC. | $97.21M | 12 | 1 | 3.6% | May 18, 2026 |
| APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. | $75.64M | 102 | 4 | 2.8% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $71.55M | 76 | 3 | 2.6% | Aug 6, 2026 |
| EXCET, INC. | $70.29M | 155 | 1 | 2.6% | Apr 23, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AJ13?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $2.04B | 2,836 | 276 | 74.9% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $212.39M | 253 | 21 | 7.8% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $211.50M | 527 | 28 | 7.8% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $61.63M | 199 | 15 | 2.3% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $51.57M | 88 | 2 | 1.9% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $28.08M | 73 | 17 | 1.0% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $22.30M | 201 | 16 | 0.8% |
| 511210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $15.14M | 28 | 3 | 0.6% |
| 332993 | AMMUNITION (EXCEPT SMALL ARMS) MANUFACTURING | $12.84M | 15 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 334290 | OTHER COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $12.01M | 35 | 6 | 0.4% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AJ13?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $1.10B | 2,129 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $1.59B | 2,096 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $38.87M | 253 |
| BPA CALL | $737.7K | 5 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AJ13?
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 $2.73B market as addressable.