01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AJ92 R&D- General Science/Technology: Other (Applied Research/Exploratory Development) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AJ92
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- General Science/Technology: Other (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 AJ92 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AJ92 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$225.6K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $44.51M | 170 | 75 | 15 | — |
| FY 2021 | $17.25M | 133 | 60 | 11 | −61.2% |
| FY 2022 | $6.67M | 83 | 37 | 10 | −61.3% |
| FY 2023 | $7.13M | 50 | 28 | 8 | +6.9% |
| FY 2024 | $1.65M | 23 | 9 | 5 | −76.9% |
| FY 2025 | $422.5K | 16 | 11 | 4 | −74.4% |
| FY 2026 | $225.6K | 4 | 4 | 4 | −46.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $44.58M | 170 | 12 | 57.3% |
| PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | 6957 | $10.15M | 25 | 8 | 13.0% |
| NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | 1330 | $8.80M | 73 | 32 | 11.3% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $5.92M | 52 | 6 | 7.6% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $3.85M | 23 | 6 | 4.9% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $1.54M | 30 | 2 | 2.0% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY | 1341 | $1.13M | 60 | 20 | 1.5% |
| OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | 1301 | $922.1K | 9 | 2 | 1.2% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $886.0K | 11 | 7 | 1.1% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $128.7K | 5 | 2 | 0.2% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AJ92?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCI TECH ACQ DIV | 70RSAT | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $44.53M | 166 | 11 | 57.2% |
| 693JK3 ACQUISITION SERVICES DIV. | 693JK3 | PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | $10.15M | 25 | 8 | 13.0% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA | 1305M3 | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | $6.58M | 17 | 7 | 8.5% |
| NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER | 80GSFC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $4.94M | 29 | 2 | 6.3% |
| W6QK ACC-APG | W911SR | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $2.59M | 13 | 4 | 3.3% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA | 1332KP | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | $2.14M | 14 | 4 | 2.7% |
| NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY | N00173 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $1.54M | 30 | 2 | 2.0% |
| W6QK ACC-APG NATICK | W911QY | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $1.26M | 10 | 2 | 1.6% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST | 1333ND | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY | $1.13M | 60 | 20 | 1.5% |
| NASA HEADQUARTERS | 80HQTR | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $931.1K | 18 | 1 | 1.2% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AJ92 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIGNATURE SCIENCE, LLC | $20.35M | 64 | 1 | 26.1% | Mar 11, 2025 |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $13.54M | 60 | 1 | 17.4% | Aug 24, 2025 |
| SYZYGY INTEGRATION LLC | $7.53M | 13 | 1 | 9.7% | Feb 10, 2025 |
| CHEROKEE NATION STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, LLC | $5.89M | 4 | 1 | 7.6% | Sep 13, 2022 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS | $4.54M | 28 | 1 | 5.8% | Dec 22, 2025 |
| SAFETY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. | $3.04M | 5 | 1 | 3.9% | Feb 16, 2023 |
| NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY | $2.99M | 6 | 1 | 3.8% | Sep 16, 2024 |
| WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION | $1.92M | 3 | 1 | 2.5% | Sep 5, 2023 |
| KEYW CORPORATION, THE | $1.54M | 28 | 1 | 2.0% | Aug 4, 2021 |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, THE | $1.18M | 11 | 1 | 1.5% | Feb 11, 2025 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AJ92?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $66.18M | 306 | 47 | 85.0% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $6.08M | 26 | 12 | 7.8% |
| 561611 | INVESTIGATION SERVICES | $1.18M | 11 | 1 | 1.5% |
| 334290 | OTHER COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $1.14M | 9 | 3 | 1.5% |
| 541618 | OTHER MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $991.2K | 6 | 1 | 1.3% |
| 621399 | OFFICES OF ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH PRACTITIONERS | $767.7K | 4 | 2 | 1.0% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $728.9K | 8 | 1 | 0.9% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $465.7K | 21 | 4 | 0.6% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $263.9K | 22 | 7 | 0.3% |
| 334111 | ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MANUFACTURING | $193.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AJ92?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $32.30M | 196 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $43.43M | 194 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.78M | 56 |
| BPA CALL | $344.4K | 33 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AJ92?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1305M218FNMAN0175 | UNIVERSITY CORPORATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH | Sep 21, 2026 | -$37.7K | 541712 | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA |
| HHSD200200617925C | DANTONIO CONSULTANTS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED | Aug 3, 2026 | $0 | 541710 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTIONCDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES |
| DOCSB134116SE0263 | BRUKER OPTICS INC. | Jul 29, 2026 | -$6.7K | 811219 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NIST |
| 80GSFC20C0054 | UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS | Dec 22, 2025 | $270.0K | 541715 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER |
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 $77.86M market as addressable.