01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AJ23 R&D- General Science/Technology: Mathematical/Computer Sciences (Advanced Development) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AJ23
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- General Science/Technology: Mathematical/Computer Sciences (Advanced Development) across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AJ23 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AJ23 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $5.57M | 13 | 10 | 6 | — |
| FY 2021 | -$67.9K | 7 | 6 | 5 | −101.2% |
| FY 2022 | -$1.28M | 8 | 5 | 3 | −1,784.0% |
| FY 2023 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +100.0% |
| FY 2024 | $0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | — |
| FY 2025 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $4.01M | 10 | 5 | 94.9% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $202.2K | 4 | 2 | 4.8% |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | $61.5K | 4 | 1 | 1.5% |
| FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION | 2900 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | -$2 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | -$199 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | 9763 | -$16.9K | 11 | 7 | -0.4% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | -$30.4K | 1 | 1 | -0.7% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AJ23?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCI TECH ACQ DIV | 70RSAT | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $4.01M | 10 | 5 | 94.9% |
| FA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BR | FA9101 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $177.2K | 3 | 1 | 4.2% |
| HEADQUARTERS ACQUISITION DIV (HQAD) | 68HERH | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | $61.5K | 4 | 1 | 1.5% |
| FA8691 AFLCMC WINK SENSORS | FA8691 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $25.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.6% |
| HQ DEF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY | S5102A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA NORTHEAST | S2206A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 3 | 2 | 0.0% |
| DCMA MID-ATLANTIC (BALTIMORE) | S2101A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| OFFICE OF ACQUISITION | 29FTC1 | FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA RADARS AND SENSORS (NASHUA) | S3001A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA SPACE ENTERPRISE | S0605A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AJ23 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRI INTERNATIONAL | $4.01M | 5 | 1 | 94.9% | Jul 26, 2022 |
| PARALLEL GEOMETRIC ALGORITHMS LLC | $177.2K | 3 | 1 | 4.2% | Apr 29, 2020 |
| NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY | $61.5K | 4 | 1 | 1.5% | Sep 28, 2022 |
| SEEDS OF GENIUS CORPORATION | $25.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.6% | Sep 30, 2020 |
| PERATON INC. | $0 | 3 | 1 | 0.0% | Mar 14, 2024 |
| BBN TECHNOLOGIES CORP | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% | Sep 12, 2024 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Mar 16, 2022 |
| X1 DISCOVERY, INC. | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Aug 24, 2021 |
| SMARTRONIX, LLC | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Aug 11, 2020 |
| CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Sep 1, 2020 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AJ23?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $4.01M | 5 | 1 | 94.9% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $238.7K | 7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| 541710 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES | $0 | 3 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 511210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541513 | COMPUTER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | -$1 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | -$10 | 8 | 5 | 0.0% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | -$56 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | -$198 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AJ23?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $4.18M | 25 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $61.5K | 6 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $8.1K | 3 |
| BPA CALL | -$30.4K | 1 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AJ23?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|
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 $4.22M market as addressable.