01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AR25 R&D- Space: Science/Applications (Operational Systems Development) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AR25
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Space: Science/Applications (Operational Systems Development) across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AR25 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AR25 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | -$2.78M | 4 | 3 | 2 | — |
| FY 2021 | -$2.40M | 3 | 3 | 2 | +13.8% |
| FY 2022 | -$2.27M | 2 | 2 | 2 | +5.2% |
| FY 2023 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +100.0% |
| FY 2024 | -$5.69M | 2 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $46.5K | 3 | 1 | -0.4% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | -$13.19M | 9 | 3 | 100.4% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AR25?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA8808 MIL SATELLITE COM SYS PKT LA | FA8808 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $249.9K | 2 | 1 | -1.9% |
| NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER | 80NSSC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $46.5K | 3 | 1 | -0.4% |
| FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL | FA8650 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| FA8802 SSC ENTERPRISE PKA | FA8802 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | -$13.44M | 6 | 1 | 102.3% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AR25 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARBURST ACCELERATOR, LLC | $249.9K | 2 | 1 | -1.9% | Aug 14, 2020 |
| VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE & STATE UNIVERSITY | $46.5K | 3 | 1 | -0.4% | May 27, 2022 |
| ATTOLLO ENGINEERING, LLC | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Jan 7, 2021 |
| THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION | -$13.44M | 6 | 1 | 102.3% | Nov 13, 2023 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AR25?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $249.9K | 2 | 1 | -1.9% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES | $46.5K | 3 | 1 | -0.4% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | -$13.44M | 6 | 1 | 102.3% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AR25?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | -$13.19M | 9 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $46.5K | 3 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AR25?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|
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 -$13.14M market as addressable.