01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AJ96 R&D- General Science/Technology: Other (Management/Support) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AJ96
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- General Science/Technology: Other (Management/Support) across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AJ96 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AJ96 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$2.68M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $22.68M | 64 | 19 | 12 | — |
| FY 2021 | $14.39M | 40 | 11 | 8 | −36.6% |
| FY 2022 | $9.41M | 41 | 9 | 8 | −34.6% |
| FY 2023 | $11.24M | 18 | 8 | 8 | +19.5% |
| FY 2024 | $5.89M | 8 | 5 | 5 | −47.6% |
| FY 2025 | $5.19M | 8 | 4 | 4 | −11.8% |
| FY 2026 | $2.68M | 5 | 2 | 2 | −48.5% |
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 SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 4900 | $33.37M | 38 | 1 | 46.7% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $16.91M | 17 | 1 | 23.7% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $8.79M | 81 | 8 | 12.3% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $6.33M | 10 | 3 | 8.9% |
| HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF | 8600 | $2.64M | 5 | 1 | 3.7% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $2.47M | 14 | 3 | 3.5% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $689.5K | 5 | 1 | 1.0% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | $241.8K | 2 | 1 | 0.3% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $51.7K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $12.0K | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AJ96?
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 | $33.37M | 38 | 1 | 46.7% |
| USAID M/OAA | 7200AA | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $12.50M | 10 | 1 | 17.5% |
| NASA LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER | 80LARC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $8.45M | 69 | 2 | 11.8% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $6.33M | 10 | 3 | 8.9% |
| DEVELOPMENT, DEMOCRACY, INNOVATION | 720DD1 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $4.41M | 7 | 1 | 6.2% |
| CPO : CPO; ACFO; WFCOD; REAL ESTATE | 866149 | HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF | $2.64M | 5 | 1 | 3.7% |
| RPO EAST (36C24E) | 36C24E | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $2.47M | 14 | 3 | 3.5% |
| SCI TECH ACQ DIV | 70RSAT | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $689.5K | 5 | 1 | 1.0% |
| NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER | 80NSSC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $337.8K | 11 | 6 | 0.5% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | HQ0034 | WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | $241.8K | 2 | 1 | 0.3% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AJ96 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES INCORPORATED | $33.61M | 45 | 4 | 47.0% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER | $16.91M | 17 | 1 | 23.7% | Aug 9, 2024 |
| ANALYTICAL MECHANICS ASSOCIATES, INC. | $8.46M | 66 | 1 | 11.8% | Oct 17, 2024 |
| CHICKASAW HEALTH CONSULTING, LLC | $6.36M | 8 | 1 | 8.9% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| SAGE COMPUTING INC | $2.64M | 5 | 1 | 3.7% | Jan 7, 2022 |
| NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES | $2.34M | 9 | 1 | 3.3% | Mar 3, 2026 |
| DAWNBREAKER, INC. | $689.5K | 5 | 1 | 1.0% | May 1, 2025 |
| JRI, INC. | $128.8K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% | Jun 10, 2020 |
| THUNDERCAT TECHNOLOGY, LLC | $120.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% | May 11, 2021 |
| INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION, INC. | $81.1K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% | Aug 21, 2020 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AJ96?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $39.97M | 53 | 2 | 55.9% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $16.93M | 18 | 2 | 23.7% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $8.46M | 67 | 2 | 11.8% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $2.69M | 10 | 4 | 3.8% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $2.49M | 16 | 4 | 3.5% |
| 561110 | OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | $689.5K | 5 | 1 | 1.0% |
| 336419 | OTHER GUIDED MISSILE AND SPACE VEHICLE PARTS AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $128.8K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $120.0K | 4 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $50.8K | 3 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $24.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AJ96?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $42.06M | 112 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $28.93M | 52 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $474.9K | 20 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AJ96?
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 $71.47M market as addressable.