01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AS11 Transportation R&D Services; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, And Rail; Basic Research Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AS11
Federal contract activity classified under Transportation R&D Services; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, And Rail; Basic Research across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AS11 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AS11 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$59.00M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $6.98M | 27 | 10 | 4 | — |
| FY 2021 | $41.76M | 111 | 59 | 13 | +498.3% |
| FY 2022 | $84.21M | 197 | 64 | 13 | +101.6% |
| FY 2023 | $106.93M | 331 | 76 | 15 | +27.0% |
| FY 2024 | $83.41M | 427 | 90 | 17 | −22.0% |
| FY 2025 | $57.44M | 386 | 84 | 17 | −31.1% |
| FY 2026 | $59.00M | 333 | 76 | 14 | +2.7% |
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 HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION | 6925 | $224.68M | 795 | 36 | 51.1% |
| FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION | 6930 | $87.90M | 485 | 57 | 20.0% |
| NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | 6940 | $71.95M | 212 | 13 | 16.4% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $37.87M | 16 | 3 | 8.6% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 97DH | $3.67M | 8 | 1 | 0.8% |
| FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | 6920 | $3.53M | 21 | 4 | 0.8% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $2.44M | 10 | 3 | 0.6% |
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURTS | 9534 | $2.36M | 63 | 2 | 0.5% |
| FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION | 6955 | $2.00M | 3 | 1 | 0.5% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $980.7K | 49 | 6 | 0.2% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AS11?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGT | 693JJ3 | FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION | $224.64M | 789 | 35 | 51.1% |
| 693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN | 693JJ6 | FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION | $87.90M | 485 | 57 | 20.0% |
| 693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION | 693JJ9 | NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | $71.95M | 212 | 13 | 16.4% |
| FA8641 PRES ALFT DIR AFLCMC WVBK | FA8641 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $37.87M | 16 | 3 | 8.6% |
| ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITY | HT9425 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | $3.67M | 6 | 1 | 0.8% |
| USAID/ARMENIA | 720111 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $2.41M | 5 | 1 | 0.5% |
| DC COURTS | 95C678 | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURTS | $2.36M | 63 | 2 | 0.5% |
| 693195 OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MGT | 693195 | FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION | $2.00M | 3 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCS | 697DCK | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | $1.71M | 4 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 693KA9 CONTRACTING FOR SERVICES | 693KA9 | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | $1.57M | 8 | 2 | 0.4% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AS11 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOBLIS, INC. | $84.89M | 168 | 1 | 19.3% | Sep 2, 2026 |
| ENSCO, INC. | $51.73M | 173 | 2 | 11.8% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY | $30.45M | 84 | 2 | 6.9% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | $26.58M | 135 | 1 | 6.0% | Sep 23, 2026 |
| HERMEUS CORPORATION | $20.17M | 8 | 1 | 4.6% | Apr 23, 2026 |
| BOOM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $16.63M | 5 | 1 | 3.8% | Dec 18, 2023 |
| GENEX SYSTEMS LLC | $15.12M | 30 | 1 | 3.4% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $14.88M | 44 | 2 | 3.4% | Aug 13, 2026 |
| LEIDOS, INC. | $12.53M | 77 | 1 | 2.8% | Aug 31, 2026 |
| TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC. | $11.05M | 42 | 1 | 2.5% | Sep 30, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AS11?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $165.73M | 599 | 68 | 37.7% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $99.02M | 200 | 6 | 22.5% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | $61.82M | 183 | 9 | 14.1% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $57.37M | 309 | 9 | 13.0% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $22.24M | 81 | 9 | 5.1% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $8.96M | 49 | 2 | 2.0% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $5.01M | 44 | 1 | 1.1% |
| 492110 | COURIERS AND EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICES | $4.41M | 72 | 4 | 1.0% |
| 488210 | SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR RAIL TRANSPORTATION | $2.98M | 7 | 2 | 0.7% |
| 485112 | COMMUTER RAIL SYSTEMS | $1.92M | 46 | 1 | 0.4% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AS11?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $275.84M | 925 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $100.54M | 390 |
| BPA CALL | $56.90M | 282 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $6.44M | 215 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AS11?
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 $439.73M market as addressable.