01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AP91 R&D- Natural Resource: Other (Basic Research) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AP91
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Natural Resource: Other (Basic Research) across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AP91 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AP91 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$0
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $744.5K | 14 | 9 | 4 | — |
| FY 2021 | $1.25M | 8 | 6 | 3 | +68.0% |
| FY 2022 | $100.0K | 3 | 3 | 2 | −92.0% |
| FY 2023 | -$250.5K | 7 | 4 | 1 | −350.6% |
| FY 2024 | -$7.3K | 2 | 2 | 1 | +97.1% |
| FY 2025 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +100.0% |
| FY 2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | 1434 | $1.61M | 24 | 4 | 87.8% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $217.5K | 5 | 4 | 11.8% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $18.8K | 3 | 2 | 1.0% |
| U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE | 1448 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | 1330 | -$11.5K | 1 | 1 | -0.6% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AP91?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONAL | 140G01 | US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | $1.61M | 24 | 4 | 87.8% |
| W4LD USA HECSA | W912HQ | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $217.5K | 5 | 4 | 11.8% |
| INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL FORESTRY | 12F430 | FOREST SERVICE | $15.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.8% |
| USDA FOREST SERVICE | 1263PX | FOREST SERVICE | $3.8K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% |
| FWS SOUTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE | 140F04 | U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA | 1305M5 | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | -$11.5K | 1 | 1 | -0.6% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AP91 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCIENCE SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS, INC. | $595.0K | 8 | 1 | 32.4% | Aug 6, 2024 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT | $442.1K | 5 | 1 | 24.1% | Jun 30, 2023 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND | $434.0K | 5 | 1 | 23.6% | Jan 2, 2024 |
| WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY INCORPORATED | $241.0K | 1 | 1 | 13.1% | Oct 26, 2021 |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | $141.4K | 6 | 1 | 7.7% | Feb 7, 2023 |
| SIEVE ANALYTICS INC | $15.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.8% | Dec 30, 2019 |
| QUIGLEY, KATHLEEN M | $3.8K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% | Apr 15, 2020 |
| MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Jan 13, 2021 |
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | -$1.4K | 2 | 1 | -0.1% | May 7, 2021 |
| ARCADIS U.S., INC. | -$9.4K | 1 | 1 | -0.5% | Feb 4, 2022 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AP91?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 927110 | SPACE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY | $1.61M | 24 | 4 | 87.8% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $206.1K | 6 | 5 | 11.2% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $15.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.8% |
| 115310 | SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR FORESTRY | $3.8K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AP91?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $1.83M | 29 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $7.3K | 5 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AP91?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
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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 $1.84M market as addressable.