01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AJ71 R&D- General Science/Technology: Social Sciences (Basic Research) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AJ71
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- General Science/Technology: Social 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 AJ71 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AJ71 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$601.3K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $11.71M | 76 | 26 | 14 | — |
| FY 2021 | $5.62M | 40 | 18 | 13 | −52.0% |
| FY 2022 | $4.49M | 32 | 17 | 13 | −20.1% |
| FY 2023 | $3.23M | 18 | 11 | 8 | −28.1% |
| FY 2024 | $2.10M | 14 | 8 | 7 | −35.1% |
| FY 2025 | -$162.0K | 12 | 5 | 5 | −107.7% |
| FY 2026 | -$601.3K | 6 | 5 | 5 | −271.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY | 9748 | $10.00M | 5 | 1 | 37.9% |
| CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE | 9577 | $5.51M | 23 | 1 | 20.9% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $4.98M | 21 | 3 | 18.9% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $1.87M | 21 | 3 | 7.1% |
| NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 4900 | $1.82M | 11 | 4 | 6.9% |
| UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | 9568 | $1.52M | 11 | 1 | 5.8% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $482.0K | 4 | 3 | 1.8% |
| NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | 6940 | $261.0K | 5 | 3 | 1.0% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $217.8K | 16 | 2 | 0.8% |
| UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION | 7700 | $138.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AJ71?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY | H98210 | DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY | $10.00M | 5 | 1 | 37.9% |
| CORPORATION FOR NTL COMM SERVICE | 95332A | CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE | $5.51M | 23 | 1 | 20.9% |
| FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | 75F401 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | $4.98M | 21 | 3 | 18.9% |
| SCI TECH ACQ DIV | 70RSAT | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $1.87M | 21 | 3 | 7.1% |
| DIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORT | 491004 | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | $1.82M | 11 | 4 | 6.9% |
| OFFICE OF CONTRACTS | 951700 | UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | $1.52M | 11 | 1 | 5.8% |
| MARK TWAIN NATIONAL FOREST | 1264R4 | FOREST SERVICE | $484.5K | 3 | 2 | 1.8% |
| 693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION | 693JJ9 | NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | $261.0K | 5 | 3 | 1.0% |
| NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER | 80NSSC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $217.8K | 16 | 2 | 0.8% |
| OFFICE OF ACQUISITION | 773444 | UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION | $138.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AJ71 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE NATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, L.L.C. | $10.00M | 5 | 1 | 37.9% | May 14, 2024 |
| ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | $5.51M | 23 | 1 | 20.9% | May 21, 2026 |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $4.89M | 12 | 1 | 18.5% | May 23, 2025 |
| SOCIALBAKERS A.S. | $1.52M | 11 | 1 | 5.8% | Dec 15, 2023 |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, THE | $1.02M | 7 | 1 | 3.9% | Sep 15, 2023 |
| WESTAT, INC. | $899.9K | 3 | 1 | 3.4% | Jun 29, 2023 |
| GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. | $844.4K | 12 | 1 | 3.2% | Apr 17, 2026 |
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | $388.8K | 7 | 2 | 1.5% | Jan 21, 2026 |
| AMERICAN RESOURCES GROUP LTD | $271.5K | 2 | 1 | 1.0% | Nov 2, 2020 |
| ELSEVIER B.V. | $261.6K | 2 | 1 | 1.0% | Aug 13, 2021 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AJ71?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $10.00M | 5 | 1 | 37.9% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $9.64M | 117 | 21 | 36.5% |
| 541219 | OTHER ACCOUNTING SERVICES | $6.41M | 26 | 2 | 24.3% |
| 519190 | ALL OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES | $377.1K | 4 | 2 | 1.4% |
| 333314 | OPTICAL INSTRUMENT AND LENS MANUFACTURING | $247.6K | 14 | 1 | 0.9% |
| 519130 | INTERNET PUBLISHING AND BROADCASTING AND WEB SEARCH PORTALS | $138.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 611710 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES | -$10.6K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 336414 | GUIDED MISSILE AND SPACE VEHICLE MANUFACTURING | -$29.8K | 2 | 1 | -0.1% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | -$132.5K | 11 | 3 | -0.5% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AJ71?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $11.27M | 106 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $14.41M | 63 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $714.4K | 29 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AJ71?
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 $26.39M market as addressable.