01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AJ15 General Science & Technology R&D Svcs; General Science & Technology; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AJ15
Federal contract activity classified under General Science & Technology R&D Svcs; General Science & Technology; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AJ15 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AJ15 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$87.17M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $647.9K | 16 | 8 | 4 | — |
| FY 2021 | $37.81M | 69 | 31 | 11 | +5,735.0% |
| FY 2022 | $205.90M | 156 | 44 | 15 | +444.6% |
| FY 2023 | $96.01M | 172 | 47 | 15 | −53.4% |
| FY 2024 | $153.98M | 189 | 52 | 16 | +60.4% |
| FY 2025 | $127.95M | 243 | 56 | 17 | −16.9% |
| FY 2026 | $87.17M | 248 | 40 | 18 | −31.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADMINISTRATION FOR STRATEGIC PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE | 7505 | $213.77M | 10 | 2 | 30.1% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $173.12M | 253 | 23 | 24.4% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $110.87M | 108 | 8 | 15.6% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $97.07M | 263 | 28 | 13.7% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $32.57M | 26 | 7 | 4.6% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $19.93M | 71 | 20 | 2.8% |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | $16.30M | 146 | 3 | 2.3% |
| NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | 6940 | $14.01M | 10 | 1 | 2.0% |
| NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION | 3100 | $10.07M | 86 | 1 | 1.4% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 97DH | $4.50M | 8 | 1 | 0.6% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AJ15?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARDA - ASPR / DAAPPO / BARDA DCMA | 75A501 | ADMINISTRATION FOR STRATEGIC PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE | $213.77M | 10 | 2 | 30.1% |
| NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY | N00173 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $109.33M | 94 | 5 | 15.4% |
| W6QK ACC-APG | W56KGU | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $91.81M | 88 | 2 | 12.9% |
| NASA ARMSTRONG FLIGHT RESEARCH CNTR | 80AFRC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $87.57M | 173 | 2 | 12.3% |
| W6QK ACC-APG ADELPHI | W911QX | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $59.99M | 107 | 6 | 8.5% |
| FA0021 AFICA 765 SCONF | FA0021 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $20.46M | 11 | 1 | 2.9% |
| SCI TECH ACQ DIV | 70RSAT | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $15.23M | 66 | 18 | 2.1% |
| 693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION | 693JJ9 | NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | $14.01M | 10 | 1 | 2.0% |
| FA3016 502 CONS CL | FA3016 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $10.33M | 3 | 1 | 1.5% |
| NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION | 313100 | NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION | $10.07M | 86 | 1 | 1.4% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AJ15 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | $140.57M | 154 | 1 | 19.8% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| CHIMERIX, INC. | $126.90M | 2 | 1 | 17.9% | Sep 8, 2022 |
| ASRC FEDERAL SYSTEM SOLUTIONS, LLC | $107.79M | 84 | 1 | 15.2% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| EMERGENT BIODEFENSE OPERATIONS LANSING LLC | $86.87M | 8 | 1 | 12.2% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| NEW HORIZONS AERONAUTICS, LLC | $79.68M | 144 | 1 | 11.2% | Sep 24, 2026 |
| RED SIX AEROSPACE INC. | $20.71M | 15 | 2 | 2.9% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | $16.18M | 139 | 1 | 2.3% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, THE | $14.01M | 10 | 1 | 2.0% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| IMPROVE GROUP, INC. | $10.33M | 3 | 1 | 1.5% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE | $10.07M | 86 | 1 | 1.4% | Sep 15, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AJ15?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $445.88M | 873 | 64 | 62.8% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $214.22M | 20 | 5 | 30.2% |
| 236220 | COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $10.77M | 4 | 2 | 1.5% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $9.16M | 21 | 4 | 1.3% |
| 112990 | ALL OTHER ANIMAL PRODUCTION | $6.97M | 12 | 1 | 1.0% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $6.48M | 39 | 5 | 0.9% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $2.73M | 5 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $1.22M | 2 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 334516 | ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $1.15M | 17 | 5 | 0.2% |
| 333242 | SEMICONDUCTOR MACHINERY MANUFACTURING | $968.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AJ15?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $402.89M | 724 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $294.34M | 217 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $5.91M | 132 |
| GRANT FOR RESEARCH | $6.33M | 20 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AJ15?
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 $709.47M market as addressable.