01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AJ53 R&D- General Science/Technology: Life Sciences (Advanced Development) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AJ53
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- General Science/Technology: Life 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 AJ53 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AJ53 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$2.16M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $43.49M | 60 | 13 | 6 | — |
| FY 2021 | $48.32M | 70 | 11 | 4 | +11.1% |
| FY 2022 | $46.74M | 53 | 11 | 4 | −3.3% |
| FY 2023 | $32.48M | 30 | 6 | 3 | −30.5% |
| FY 2024 | $34.01M | 27 | 6 | 4 | +4.7% |
| FY 2025 | $27.03M | 28 | 6 | 3 | −20.5% |
| FY 2026 | $2.16M | 13 | 3 | 2 | −92.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $189.78M | 135 | 1 | 81.0% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $50.71M | 121 | 9 | 21.7% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $487.1K | 4 | 1 | 0.2% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $198.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | -$1.1K | 6 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 97DH | -$6.94M | 13 | 6 | -3.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AJ53?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER | 80GSFC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $189.78M | 135 | 1 | 81.0% |
| W4PZ USA MED RSCH ACQUIS ACT | W81XWH | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $50.71M | 121 | 9 | 21.7% |
| FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | 75F401 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | $487.1K | 4 | 1 | 0.2% |
| RPO EAST (36C24E) | 36C24E | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $198.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| BASE SEATTLE(00033) | 70Z033 | U.S. COAST GUARD | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY | HT9427 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | -$1.1K | 6 | 1 | 0.0% |
| ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITY | HT9425 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | -$6.94M | 12 | 6 | -3.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AJ53 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCIENCE SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS, INC. | $189.78M | 135 | 1 | 81.0% | Sep 14, 2026 |
| INBIOS INTERNATIONAL, INC | $24.54M | 20 | 2 | 10.5% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| PPD DEVELOPMENT, L.P. | $7.65M | 52 | 2 | 3.3% | Dec 18, 2024 |
| WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, THE | $4.62M | 9 | 2 | 2.0% | May 15, 2025 |
| DYNPORT VACCINE COMPANY LLC | $3.99M | 11 | 2 | 1.7% | Jan 23, 2026 |
| BIOFIRE DEFENSE, LLC | $3.05M | 20 | 2 | 1.3% | Mar 26, 2025 |
| WEARABLE ARTIFICIAL ORGANS INC | $2.08M | 5 | 1 | 0.9% | Feb 4, 2021 |
| APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. | $487.1K | 4 | 1 | 0.2% | May 10, 2022 |
| BERTEC CORPORATION | $198.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% | Sep 1, 2020 |
| UNIVERSITATSKLINIKUM ESSEN ANSTALT DES OFFENTLICHEN RECHTS | $111.4K | 5 | 2 | 0.0% | Nov 30, 2023 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AJ53?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $199.14M | 210 | 5 | 85.0% |
| 541711 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY | $24.54M | 20 | 1 | 10.5% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $7.31M | 23 | 4 | 3.1% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $3.05M | 20 | 1 | 1.3% |
| 334510 | ELECTROMEDICAL AND ELECTROTHERAPEUTIC APPARATUS MANUFACTURING | $198.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 339920 | SPORTING AND ATHLETIC GOODS MANUFACTURING | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 518210 | DATA PROCESSING, HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | -$1.1K | 6 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AJ53?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $200.13M | 178 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $33.90M | 96 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $197.8K | 7 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AJ53?
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 $234.23M market as addressable.