01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AJ52 R&D- General Science/Technology: Life Sciences (Applied Research/Exploratory Development) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AJ52
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- General Science/Technology: Life Sciences (Applied Research/Exploratory Development) across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AJ52 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AJ52 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 | $39.72M | 120 | 39 | 13 | — |
| FY 2021 | $20.12M | 97 | 26 | 12 | −49.3% |
| FY 2022 | $10.38M | 47 | 17 | 10 | −48.4% |
| FY 2023 | $2.67M | 20 | 12 | 9 | −74.3% |
| FY 2024 | $580.1K | 22 | 9 | 6 | −78.3% |
| FY 2025 | $202.3K | 14 | 5 | 4 | −65.1% |
| FY 2026 | -$501.5K | 4 | 4 | 2 | −347.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING | 2041 | $37.49M | 81 | 8 | 51.2% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $16.37M | 68 | 3 | 22.4% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $8.65M | 31 | 1 | 11.8% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $5.01M | 9 | 2 | 6.8% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $3.60M | 32 | 7 | 4.9% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 97DH | $2.82M | 23 | 3 | 3.9% |
| BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT | 1435 | $1.41M | 19 | 4 | 1.9% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $656.9K | 15 | 6 | 0.9% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $42.0K | 3 | 1 | 0.1% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $10.8K | 15 | 4 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AJ52?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER | 2031ZA | BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING | $37.49M | 81 | 8 | 51.2% |
| FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL | FA8650 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $15.94M | 55 | 1 | 21.8% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAID | 75N930 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $8.65M | 31 | 1 | 11.8% |
| NASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTER | 80JSC0 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $5.01M | 6 | 1 | 6.8% |
| W4PZ USA MED RSCH ACQUIS ACT | W81XWH | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $3.45M | 27 | 4 | 4.7% |
| ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITY | HT9425 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | $2.82M | 23 | 3 | 3.9% |
| ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION | 140M01 | BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT | $1.41M | 19 | 4 | 1.9% |
| NAVAL MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER | N32398 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $642.8K | 13 | 5 | 0.9% |
| FA8823 SUSTAINMENT MCPNT SSC/PKL | FA8823 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $428.4K | 7 | 1 | 0.6% |
| W40M MRC0 WEST | W81K00 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $156.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AJ52 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOREIGN AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | $20.30M | 37 | 1 | 27.7% | Mar 9, 2022 |
| PARALLAX ADVANCED RESEARCH CORPORATION | $15.94M | 55 | 1 | 21.8% | Sep 27, 2023 |
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, THE | $8.65M | 31 | 1 | 11.8% | Nov 19, 2024 |
| DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | $7.87M | 26 | 1 | 10.8% | Jun 15, 2022 |
| ODYSSEY SYSTEMS CONSULTING GROUP, LTD. | $5.69M | 28 | 2 | 7.8% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| WAVEFRONT TECHNOLOGY INC | $5.40M | 6 | 1 | 7.4% | Dec 23, 2020 |
| BIGELOW SPACE ONE LLC | $5.01M | 6 | 1 | 6.8% | Jan 11, 2022 |
| LUMENCO LLC | $3.00M | 4 | 1 | 4.1% | Dec 21, 2020 |
| SICPA SECURINK, CORP. | $920.5K | 4 | 1 | 1.3% | Jun 4, 2020 |
| UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE | $715.2K | 6 | 1 | 1.0% | Nov 9, 2021 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AJ52?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $31.56M | 143 | 15 | 43.1% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $28.78M | 99 | 14 | 39.3% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $15.03M | 41 | 9 | 20.5% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $85.0K | 5 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $42.0K | 3 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 325199 | ALL OTHER BASIC ORGANIC CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 621511 | MEDICAL LABORATORIES | -$459 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541713 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NANOTECHNOLOGY | -$5.0K | 5 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 333244 | PRINTING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | -$5.5K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541711 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY | -$6.8K | 4 | 3 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AJ52?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $74.44M | 200 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | -$2.76M | 65 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.04M | 51 |
| BPA CALL | $450.0K | 5 |
| COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT | $0 | 3 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AJ52?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HHSD200200828093C | GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION | Aug 26, 2026 | $0 | 611310 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTIONCDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES |
| W81XWH20F0452 | ODYSSEY SYSTEMS CONSULTING GROUP, LTD. | Jul 10, 2026 | -$201.1K | 541712 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITY |
| HHSD200201141819C | ABT ASSOCIATES INC | May 27, 2026 | -$201.6K | 541690 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTIONCDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES |
| HHSD200200828098C | WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY | Apr 20, 2026 | -$98.8K | 611310 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTIONCDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES |
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 $73.17M market as addressable.