01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AM12 International Affairs R&D Services; International Affairs; Applied Research Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AM12
Federal contract activity classified under International Affairs R&D Services; International Affairs; Applied Research across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AM12 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AM12 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$264.1K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $2.55M | 32 | 11 | 1 | — |
| FY 2021 | $9.48M | 51 | 16 | 3 | +271.6% |
| FY 2022 | $12.72M | 76 | 17 | 4 | +34.2% |
| FY 2023 | $14.32M | 32 | 13 | 5 | +12.6% |
| FY 2024 | $7.30M | 25 | 12 | 5 | −49.0% |
| FY 2025 | $5.18M | 45 | 16 | 5 | −29.0% |
| FY 2026 | $264.1K | 8 | 4 | 3 | −94.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $31.15M | 12 | 1 | 60.1% |
| DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA) | 9761 | $18.10M | 242 | 22 | 34.9% |
| UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | 9568 | $1.55M | 6 | 1 | 3.0% |
| USDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION | 1205 | $650.5K | 2 | 1 | 1.3% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $350.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.7% |
| US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | 1434 | $18.4K | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $3.7K | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AM12?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USAID M/OAA | 7200AA | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $24.24M | 8 | 1 | 46.8% |
| DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY | HDTRA1 | DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA) | $18.10M | 242 | 22 | 34.9% |
| BUREAU FOR RESILIENCE, ENVIRONMENT, AND FOOD SECURITY | 72REFS | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $6.91M | 4 | 1 | 13.3% |
| OFFICE OF CONTRACTS | 951700 | UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | $1.55M | 6 | 1 | 3.0% |
| USDA, OCP-POD-ACQ-MGMT-BRANCH-FTC | 123144 | USDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION | $650.5K | 2 | 1 | 1.3% |
| FA7146 SAF OC PK | FA7146 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $350.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.7% |
| OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS-DENVER | 140G02 | US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | $18.4K | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $3.7K | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AM12 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | $31.15M | 12 | 1 | 60.1% | Mar 12, 2025 |
| ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES, INC., THE | $4.81M | 35 | 1 | 9.3% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (INC) | $2.32M | 42 | 1 | 4.5% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| CENTER FOR A NEW AMERICAN SECURITY, INC | $1.81M | 17 | 1 | 3.5% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| NATIONAL BUREAU OF ASIAN RESEARCH, THE | $1.58M | 14 | 1 | 3.1% | Jul 17, 2025 |
| GALLUP, INC. | $1.55M | 6 | 1 | 3.0% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| HENRY L STIMSON CENTER | $1.50M | 25 | 1 | 2.9% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE | $1.21M | 29 | 1 | 2.3% | Aug 12, 2025 |
| PACIFIC FORUM INTERNATIONAL | $1.09M | 17 | 1 | 2.1% | Feb 24, 2025 |
| FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC | $674.0K | 7 | 1 | 1.3% | Feb 26, 2025 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AM12?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541219 | OTHER ACCOUNTING SERVICES | $31.15M | 12 | 1 | 60.1% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $8.21M | 145 | 15 | 15.8% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $8.17M | 61 | 9 | 15.8% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $1.22M | 9 | 3 | 2.4% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $1.05M | 20 | 4 | 2.0% |
| 928110 | NATIONAL SECURITY | $801.4K | 6 | 1 | 1.5% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $650.5K | 2 | 1 | 1.3% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $279.0K | 3 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 721110 | HOTELS (EXCEPT CASINO HOTELS) AND MOTELS | $180.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $87.4K | 4 | 1 | 0.2% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AM12?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $12.59M | 212 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $6.53M | 39 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $31.15M | 12 |
| BPA CALL | $1.55M | 6 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AM12?
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 $51.82M market as addressable.