01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AJ21 R&D- General Science/Technology: Mathematical/Computer Sciences (Basic Research) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AJ21
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- General Science/Technology: Mathematical/Computer Sciences (Basic Research) across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AJ21 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AJ21 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$40.9K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $17.37M | 31 | 15 | 8 | — |
| FY 2021 | $4.99M | 27 | 13 | 6 | −71.3% |
| FY 2022 | $943.5K | 12 | 11 | 5 | −81.1% |
| FY 2023 | $479.2K | 7 | 5 | 5 | −49.2% |
| FY 2024 | -$44.0K | 7 | 5 | 3 | −109.2% |
| FY 2025 | -$63.1K | 4 | 4 | 3 | −43.3% |
| FY 2026 | $40.9K | 5 | 3 | 3 | +164.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $20.66M | 30 | 5 | 87.1% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $1.71M | 24 | 6 | 7.2% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $1.47M | 8 | 2 | 6.2% |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | $58.2K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $37.8K | 3 | 2 | 0.2% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $36.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | -$4.5K | 5 | 2 | 0.0% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | -$9.8K | 3 | 2 | 0.0% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | -$12.9K | 1 | 1 | -0.1% |
| DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | 9763 | -$217.4K | 15 | 9 | -0.9% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AJ21?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIWC PACIFIC | N66001 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $20.69M | 28 | 4 | 87.2% |
| W6QK ACC-APG DURHAM | W911NF | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $1.64M | 21 | 5 | 6.9% |
| FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | 75F401 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | $1.47M | 8 | 2 | 6.2% |
| W6QK ACC-APG | W56KGU | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $73.4K | 2 | 1 | 0.3% |
| FREER/SACKLER GALLERIES OF ART | 333182 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | $58.2K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% |
| FA8684 AFLCMC RODK | FA8684 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $53.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
| NIH NCI | 75N910 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $36.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% |
| DCMA MID-ATLANTIC | S2404A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| W6QK ACC-APG | W15P7T | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| HQ DEF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY | S5102A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 4 | 3 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AJ21 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAYTHEON BBN TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | $9.52M | 13 | 2 | 40.1% | Sep 12, 2024 |
| CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC., THE | $4.08M | 8 | 2 | 17.2% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| NOBLIS, INC. | $3.95M | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Dec 6, 2021 |
| GINKGO BIOWORKS, INC. | $3.08M | 7 | 1 | 13.0% | Nov 7, 2021 |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, THE | $1.50M | 6 | 1 | 6.3% | Jul 25, 2026 |
| TECHNOLOGY HOLDING, LLC | $800.6K | 7 | 1 | 3.4% | Sep 16, 2022 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. | $697.8K | 7 | 1 | 2.9% | Apr 5, 2022 |
| SRI INTERNATIONAL | $137.2K | 2 | 1 | 0.6% | Mar 25, 2020 |
| THE KEYW CORPORATION | $73.4K | 4 | 2 | 0.3% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| CAMOZZI, GINA C | $58.2K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% | Aug 6, 2020 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AJ21?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $22.22M | 61 | 12 | 93.7% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $1.50M | 6 | 1 | 6.3% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $58.2K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $15.5K | 15 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 532490 | OTHER COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LEASING | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541710 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541513 | COMPUTER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES | -$12.9K | 1 | 1 | -0.1% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | -$25.9K | 4 | 2 | -0.1% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | -$32.8K | 2 | 1 | -0.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AJ21?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $23.81M | 84 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $84.4K | 6 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | -$180.9K | 3 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AJ21?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75F40119C10136 | GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, THE | Jul 25, 2026 | -$20.5K | 611310 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATIONFDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS |
| N6600118C4503 | CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC., THE | Jun 3, 2026 | -$12.0K | 541715 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA)DCMA NORTHEAST |
| W15P7T11CT602 | THE KEYW CORPORATION | Mar 10, 2026 | $0 | 541712 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG |
| W15P7T11CT602 | THE KEYW CORPORATION | Mar 2, 2026 | $73.4K | 541712 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG |
| W15P7T11CT602 | THE KEYW CORPORATION | Feb 19, 2026 | $0 | 541712 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG |
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 $23.72M market as addressable.