01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AT21 R&D- Other Transportation: Human Factors Concerning Transportation (Basic Research) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AT21
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Other Transportation: Human Factors Concerning Transportation (Basic Research) across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AT21 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AT21 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$64.2K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $6.63M | 29 | 15 | 3 | — |
| FY 2021 | $4.72M | 26 | 15 | 3 | −28.8% |
| FY 2022 | $2.03M | 15 | 7 | 3 | −57.0% |
| FY 2023 | $631.3K | 7 | 3 | 3 | −68.9% |
| FY 2024 | $100.1K | 7 | 2 | 2 | −84.1% |
| FY 2025 | -$360.0K | 4 | 3 | 2 | −459.7% |
| FY 2026 | -$64.2K | 2 | 2 | 1 | +82.2% |
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 HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | 6940 | $9.62M | 49 | 13 | 70.3% |
| FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION | 6925 | $4.07M | 36 | 2 | 29.7% |
| OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | 1501 | -$8.4K | 5 | 1 | -0.1% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AT21?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION | 693JJ9 | NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | $9.62M | 49 | 13 | 70.3% |
| 693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGT | 693JJ3 | FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION | $4.07M | 36 | 2 | 29.7% |
| U.S. ATTORNEYS OFFICE-CA(C) (USA12) | 15JA12 | OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | -$8.4K | 5 | 1 | -0.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AT21 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEIDOS, INC. | $4.50M | 35 | 1 | 32.9% | May 8, 2025 |
| EMORY UNIVERSITY | $1.61M | 4 | 1 | 11.7% | Jan 6, 2025 |
| TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | $1.20M | 6 | 1 | 8.8% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $995.6K | 8 | 1 | 7.3% | Jun 27, 2024 |
| WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES | $993.0K | 3 | 1 | 7.3% | Jun 14, 2021 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM | $907.0K | 2 | 1 | 6.6% | Jun 22, 2021 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND | $870.4K | 2 | 1 | 6.4% | Jun 17, 2021 |
| INOVA HEALTH CARE SERVICES | $780.2K | 3 | 1 | 5.7% | Jun 9, 2021 |
| RECTOR & VISITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA | $699.1K | 2 | 1 | 5.1% | Jun 17, 2021 |
| MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN, INC., THE | $604.9K | 3 | 1 | 4.4% | Aug 6, 2021 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AT21?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541910 | MARKETING RESEARCH AND PUBLIC OPINION POLLING | $6.46M | 19 | 7 | 47.2% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $4.50M | 35 | 1 | 32.9% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $2.88M | 24 | 5 | 21.1% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | -$8.4K | 5 | 1 | -0.1% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | -$149.6K | 7 | 4 | -1.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AT21?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $13.83M | 79 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | -$144.5K | 6 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | -$8.4K | 5 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AT21?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 693JJ920F000185 | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | Apr 14, 2026 | -$49.9K | 541715 | NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION |
| 693JJ920F000163 | VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE & STATE UNIVERSITY | Jan 5, 2026 | -$14.3K | 541715 | NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION |
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 $13.68M market as addressable.