01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AJ72 R&D- General Science/Technology: Social Sciences (Applied Research/Exploratory Development) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AJ72
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- General Science/Technology: Social 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 AJ72 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AJ72 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$59.0K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $3.76M | 30 | 21 | 11 | — |
| FY 2021 | $295.0K | 15 | 9 | 9 | −92.2% |
| FY 2022 | -$49.9K | 9 | 5 | 5 | −116.9% |
| FY 2023 | $134.0K | 3 | 2 | 2 | +368.5% |
| FY 2024 | $0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | −100.0% |
| FY 2025 | -$191.5K | 3 | 3 | 2 | — |
| FY 2026 | -$59.0K | 5 | 5 | 4 | +69.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 4900 | $1.55M | 8 | 3 | 39.7% |
| U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) | 97ZS | $629.4K | 5 | 1 | 16.2% |
| BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT | 1435 | $456.9K | 5 | 1 | 11.7% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $449.4K | 8 | 1 | 11.6% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $315.7K | 3 | 1 | 8.1% |
| NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS | 5920 | $237.9K | 8 | 4 | 6.1% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $204.6K | 4 | 2 | 5.3% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $26.0K | 12 | 2 | 0.7% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $24.8K | 1 | 1 | 0.6% |
| DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | 9763 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AJ72?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORT | 491004 | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | $1.55M | 8 | 3 | 39.7% |
| HQ USSOCOM | H92401 | U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) | $629.4K | 5 | 1 | 16.2% |
| ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION | 140M01 | BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT | $456.9K | 5 | 1 | 11.7% |
| FA4890 HQ ACC AMIC | FA4890 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $449.4K | 8 | 1 | 11.6% |
| NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259) | 36C259 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $315.7K | 3 | 1 | 8.1% |
| NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS | 593105 | NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS | $237.9K | 8 | 4 | 6.1% |
| W6QK ACC-APG DURHAM | W911NF | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $204.6K | 4 | 2 | 5.3% |
| SCI TECH ACQ DIV | 70RSAT | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $26.0K | 12 | 2 | 0.7% |
| CG ACADEMY(00039) | 70Z039 | U.S. COAST GUARD | $24.8K | 1 | 1 | 0.6% |
| TREASURY OPERATIONS | 2032H3 | DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES | $0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AJ72 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAE USA MISSION SOLUTIONS INC | $629.4K | 5 | 1 | 16.2% | Feb 11, 2022 |
| URBAN INSTITUTE,THE | $566.2K | 2 | 1 | 14.6% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| QUANTITATIVE SCIENTIFIC SOLUTIONS, LLC | $518.0K | 4 | 1 | 13.3% | Mar 3, 2022 |
| NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER | $461.8K | 2 | 1 | 11.9% | Jul 19, 2021 |
| GALGINAITIS, MICHAEL | $456.9K | 5 | 1 | 11.7% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON | $449.4K | 8 | 1 | 11.6% | Feb 6, 2024 |
| VISIBLE NETWORK LABS, INC. | $315.7K | 3 | 1 | 8.1% | Sep 29, 2021 |
| THRESHER VENTURES | $212.4K | 3 | 1 | 5.5% | Jul 16, 2020 |
| RMC RESEARCH CORPORATION | $159.3K | 3 | 1 | 4.1% | Apr 27, 2023 |
| 2M RESEARCH SERVICES LLC | $79.0K | 3 | 1 | 2.0% | Apr 20, 2021 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AJ72?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $2.92M | 43 | 18 | 75.0% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $687.1K | 17 | 4 | 17.7% |
| 518210 | DATA PROCESSING, HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | $315.7K | 3 | 1 | 8.1% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | -$149 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | -$31.7K | 3 | 2 | -0.8% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AJ72?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $2.92M | 44 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $760.7K | 15 |
| BPA CALL | $206.6K | 7 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $0 | 2 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AJ72?
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 $3.89M market as addressable.