01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AR91 R&D- Space: Other (Basic Research) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AR91
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Space: 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 AR91 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AR91 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$58.25M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $64.74M | 48 | 12 | 3 | — |
| FY 2021 | $61.49M | 38 | 8 | 2 | −5.0% |
| FY 2022 | $71.30M | 28 | 7 | 1 | +16.0% |
| FY 2023 | $57.65M | 14 | 6 | 1 | −19.2% |
| FY 2024 | $73.65M | 7 | 2 | 1 | +27.8% |
| FY 2025 | $63.46M | 10 | 4 | 1 | −13.8% |
| FY 2026 | $58.25M | 4 | 2 | 1 | −8.2% |
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 | $450.03M | 143 | 11 | 99.9% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $440.0K | 4 | 2 | 0.1% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $65.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AR91?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER | 80MSFC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $441.74M | 61 | 2 | 98.0% |
| NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER | 80GSFC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $7.56M | 61 | 5 | 1.7% |
| NASA LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER | 80LARC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $336.5K | 4 | 1 | 0.1% |
| NASA HEADQUARTERS | 80HQTR | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $290.4K | 15 | 1 | 0.1% |
| FA7022 AMIC DET 2 OL PATRICK PKA | FA7022 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $290.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| FA9550 AFRL AFOSR | FA9550 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $150.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER | 80NSSC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $98.6K | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL | N62271 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $65.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AR91 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | $441.74M | 60 | 1 | 98.0% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| SCIENCE SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS, INC. | $6.35M | 24 | 1 | 1.4% | Sep 15, 2026 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | $1.53M | 15 | 1 | 0.3% | Nov 15, 2022 |
| UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEMS | $1.07M | 15 | 1 | 0.2% | Feb 23, 2022 |
| VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE & STATE UNIVERSITY | $336.5K | 4 | 1 | 0.1% | Oct 22, 2021 |
| TELEDYNE ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. | $290.4K | 15 | 1 | 0.1% | Nov 12, 2024 |
| AERIS LLC | $290.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% | Sep 8, 2021 |
| TERAPROBES INC | $150.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% | Apr 14, 2021 |
| DHV TECNOLOGIA ESPACIAL AVANZADA MALAGUENA SL. | $98.6K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Jan 30, 2020 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $65.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% | Apr 13, 2020 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AR91?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541710 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES | $441.74M | 60 | 1 | 98.0% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $6.35M | 24 | 1 | 1.4% |
| 517410 | SATELLITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS | $2.60M | 30 | 2 | 0.6% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $388.9K | 16 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $353.6K | 5 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 541713 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NANOTECHNOLOGY | $336.5K | 4 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 334515 | INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING FOR MEASURING AND TESTING ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRICAL SIGNALS | $150.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 334511 | SEARCH, DETECTION, NAVIGATION, GUIDANCE, AERONAUTICAL, AND NAUTICAL SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 927110 | SPACE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | -$1.38M | 6 | 1 | -0.3% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AR91?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $449.60M | 137 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $650.1K | 10 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $290.0K | 2 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AR91?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NNG15HQ01C | SCIENCE SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS, INC. | Sep 15, 2026 | -$103.6K | 541712 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER |
| MSFC0200308DNAS803060 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | Jun 11, 2026 | $250.0K | 541710 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER |
| MSFC0200308DNAS803060 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | Mar 13, 2026 | $33.10M | 541710 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER |
| MSFC0200308DNAS803060 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | Feb 12, 2026 | $25.00M | 541710 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER |
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 $450.54M market as addressable.