01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AQ91 R&D- Social Services: Other (Basic Research) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AQ91
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Social Services: 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 AQ91 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AQ91 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 | $288.6K | 8 | 4 | 3 | — |
| FY 2021 | $219.9K | 6 | 4 | 3 | −23.8% |
| FY 2022 | $540.1K | 13 | 1 | 1 | +145.6% |
| FY 2023 | $246.3K | 11 | 1 | 1 | −54.4% |
| FY 2024 | -$75.9K | 6 | 1 | 1 | −130.8% |
| FY 2025 | -$2.4K | 1 | 1 | 1 | +96.8% |
| FY 2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +100.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | 6920 | $1.23M | 38 | 1 | 100.9% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $2.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | -$4 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | -$2.4K | 1 | 1 | -0.2% |
| DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES | 1406 | -$10.1K | 1 | 1 | -0.8% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AQ91?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 692M15 ACQUISITION & GRANTS, AAQ600 | 692M15 | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | $710.4K | 28 | 1 | 58.4% |
| 692L79 DOT FAA TECHNICAL CENTER | 692L79 | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | $516.5K | 10 | 1 | 42.5% |
| 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250) | 36C250 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $2.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
| USAID/CAUCASUS/GEORGIA | 720114 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| USAID/PAKISTAN | 720391 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | -$4 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| NSWC CARDEROCK | N00167 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | -$2.4K | 1 | 1 | -0.2% |
| IBC ACQ SERVICE DIVISION (00070) | 140D70 | DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES | -$10.1K | 1 | 1 | -0.8% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AQ91 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSOFT TECHNOLOGY COMPANY | $1.23M | 38 | 1 | 100.9% | Nov 3, 2023 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS | $2.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% | Aug 18, 2020 |
| MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Oct 27, 2020 |
| EDUCATION POLICY AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATION | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Dec 19, 2019 |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (INC) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Nov 30, 2020 |
| BEFARE | -$4 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Sep 11, 2020 |
| EAP CONSULTANTS, INC | -$2.4K | 1 | 1 | -0.2% | May 1, 2025 |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, THE | -$10.1K | 1 | 1 | -0.8% | Jul 8, 2021 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AQ91?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $1.22M | 40 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $2.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | -$4 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 624190 | OTHER INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SERVICES | -$2.4K | 1 | 1 | -0.2% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AQ91?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $1.23M | 38 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | -$321 | 4 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | -$10.1K | 3 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AQ91?
| 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 $1.22M market as addressable.