01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AJ56 R&D- General Science/Technology: Life Sciences (Management/Support) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AJ56
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- General Science/Technology: Life 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 AJ56 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AJ56 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$14.9K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $16.84M | 17 | 6 | 4 | — |
| FY 2021 | $29.19M | 14 | 5 | 3 | +73.3% |
| FY 2022 | $23.20M | 9 | 3 | 2 | −20.5% |
| FY 2023 | $11.16M | 9 | 3 | 3 | −51.9% |
| FY 2024 | $183.2K | 4 | 2 | 2 | −98.4% |
| FY 2025 | -$80.6K | 7 | 3 | 2 | −144.0% |
| FY 2026 | -$14.9K | 6 | 3 | 3 | +81.5% |
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 INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $79.84M | 32 | 2 | 99.2% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $480.1K | 25 | 2 | 0.6% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $175.1K | 4 | 1 | 0.2% |
| PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | 6957 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | -$158 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | -$11.1K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AJ56?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAID | 75N930 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $79.78M | 30 | 1 | 99.1% |
| RPO EAST (36C24E) | 36C24E | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $480.1K | 25 | 2 | 0.6% |
| NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL | N62271 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $131.7K | 3 | 1 | 0.2% |
| NIH NCI | 75N910 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $55.1K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGO | N00244 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $43.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 693JK3 ACQUISITION SERVICES DIV. | 693JK3 | PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | 75F401 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | -$158 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| W40M MRC0 WEST | W81K00 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | -$4.8K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| W40M MRCO P, JBLM HCB | W91YU0 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | -$6.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AJ56 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN TYPE CULTURE COLLECTION | $79.78M | 30 | 1 | 99.1% | Sep 17, 2026 |
| NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES | $505.2K | 18 | 1 | 0.6% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| CIRCADIAN POSITIONING SYSTEMS INC | $175.1K | 4 | 1 | 0.2% | Jun 30, 2021 |
| BLH TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $55.1K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% | Mar 26, 2021 |
| ABSG CONSULTING INC. | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Oct 5, 2022 |
| PHARMACEUTICAL INSPECTION CO-OPERATION SCHEME-ASSOCIATION DE DROIT SUISSE | -$158 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| VANGARDE LLC. | -$11.1K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% | Jan 24, 2020 |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA | -$25.1K | 7 | 1 | 0.0% | Jun 5, 2025 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AJ56?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541711 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY | $79.78M | 30 | 1 | 99.1% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $630.1K | 28 | 3 | 0.8% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $55.1K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $13.9K | 3 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 561990 | ALL OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 813920 | PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS | -$158 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AJ56?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $80.32M | 57 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $163.8K | 9 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AJ56?
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 $80.48M market as addressable.