01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AJ16 R&D- General Science/Technology: Physical Sciences (Management/Support) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AJ16
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- General Science/Technology: Physical Sciences (Management/Support) across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AJ16 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AJ16 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$0
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $2.54M | 26 | 14 | 6 | — |
| FY 2021 | $519.2K | 17 | 6 | 5 | −79.6% |
| FY 2022 | $1.32M | 12 | 4 | 3 | +153.5% |
| FY 2023 | $1.88M | 12 | 4 | 3 | +42.5% |
| FY 2024 | $461.3K | 3 | 2 | 1 | −75.4% |
| FY 2025 | -$1.44M | 3 | 3 | 2 | −411.5% |
| FY 2026 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +100.0% |
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 ARMY | 2100 | $3.95M | 25 | 4 | 74.9% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 97DH | $2.67M | 15 | 3 | 50.5% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $890.1K | 19 | 3 | 16.9% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $10.0K | 2 | 2 | 0.2% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | -$50.7K | 3 | 2 | -1.0% |
| DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | 9763 | -$1.08M | 9 | 8 | -20.5% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | -$1.11M | 1 | 1 | -21.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AJ16?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W4PZ USA MED RSCH ACQUIS ACT | W81XWH | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $3.95M | 25 | 4 | 74.9% |
| ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITY | HT9425 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | $1.82M | 13 | 2 | 34.6% |
| FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL | FA8650 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $997.3K | 17 | 1 | 18.9% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY | HT0014 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | $843.4K | 2 | 1 | 16.0% |
| USDA FOREST SERVICE | 1263PX | FOREST SERVICE | $10.0K | 2 | 2 | 0.2% |
| DCMA ALBUQUERQUE | S3500A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| HQ DEF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY | S5102A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA NORTHEAST (GARDEN CITY) | S3309A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | S0512A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA MID-ATLANTIC | S2404A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AJ16 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE NATION ASSURANCE, L.L.C. | $3.72M | 21 | 2 | 70.4% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| THE BENJAMIN WILLIAM MKAPA HI V/AIDS FOUNDATION | $1.99M | 15 | 2 | 37.7% | Jan 29, 2025 |
| NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES | $914.3K | 19 | 2 | 17.3% | Mar 24, 2022 |
| CICONIX, LLC | $843.4K | 2 | 1 | 16.0% | Sep 30, 2021 |
| CIWEC CLINIC TRAVEL MEDICINE CENTER | $70.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.3% | Jul 23, 2020 |
| KYLLANDER, RICHARD | $6.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% | Jul 20, 2020 |
| REILLY, MICHAEL | $4.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% | Nov 6, 2019 |
| MANTECH MGS, INC. | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Nov 20, 2019 |
| SPACE ENVIRONMENT TECHNOLOGIES | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Feb 4, 2020 |
| AVIRTEK, INC. | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | May 13, 2022 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AJ16?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $3.52M | 26 | 5 | 66.7% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $1.99M | 15 | 1 | 37.7% |
| 561110 | OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | $914.3K | 19 | 1 | 17.3% |
| 115310 | SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR FORESTRY | $6.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $4.0K | 2 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 541710 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES | $0 | 3 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | -$107.2K | 4 | 4 | -2.0% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | -$997.2K | 1 | 1 | -18.9% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AJ16?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $4.64M | 26 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | -$153.1K | 24 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $840.9K | 21 |
| COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT | -$50.7K | 3 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AJ16?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0002 | U.S. CIVILIAN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | Oct 14, 2025 | $0 | 541990 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA)HQ DEF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY |
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 $5.28M market as addressable.