01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC 1520 Aircraft, Rotary Wing Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code 1520
Federal contract activity classified under Aircraft, Rotary Wing across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC 1520 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC 1520 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$6.11B
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $6.17B | 925 | 61 | 15 | — |
| FY 2020 | $5.13B | 1,020 | 67 | 12 | −16.8% |
| FY 2021 | $6.09B | 1,069 | 54 | 12 | +18.6% |
| FY 2022 | $4.63B | 1,167 | 46 | 14 | −23.9% |
| FY 2023 | $6.19B | 1,157 | 48 | 13 | +33.6% |
| FY 2024 | $6.42B | 1,200 | 48 | 13 | +3.7% |
| FY 2025 | $6.11B | 1,259 | 39 | 10 | −4.7% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $17.97B | 2,760 | 43 | 44.1% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $13.61B | 2,747 | 51 | 33.4% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $6.02B | 491 | 8 | 14.8% |
| U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) | 97ZS | $2.48B | 91 | 1 | 6.1% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $317.39M | 40 | 14 | 0.8% |
| U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | 7014 | $187.04M | 37 | 3 | 0.5% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $141.36M | 317 | 11 | 0.3% |
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $97.27M | 13 | 5 | 0.2% |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $39.58M | 16 | 2 | 0.1% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $18.48M | 5 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC 1520?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND | N00019 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $17.85B | 2,576 | 26 | 43.8% |
| W6QK ACC-RSA | W58RGZ | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $13.61B | 2,695 | 32 | 33.4% |
| FA8692 HELICOPTER PGM AFLCMC WIH | FA8692 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $4.82B | 401 | 2 | 11.8% |
| AMSAM-SPK | H92241 | U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) | $2.48B | 91 | 1 | 6.1% |
| FA8629 AFLCMC WISK SOF/PR | FA8629 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $958.95M | 44 | 1 | 2.4% |
| HQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000 | 70Z023 | U.S. COAST GUARD | $316.64M | 20 | 2 | 0.8% |
| FA8739 HELICOPTER PGM AFLMC WIH | FA8739 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $239.44M | 22 | 1 | 0.6% |
| AIR AND MARINE CONTRACTING DIVISION | 70B02C | U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | $187.04M | 37 | 3 | 0.5% |
| ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM | 19AQMM | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $137.10M | 294 | 9 | 0.3% |
| NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV | N00421 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $114.57M | 143 | 6 | 0.3% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC 1520 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $23.11B | 1,338 | 6 | 56.7% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $6.29B | 1,126 | 4 | 15.4% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $5.89B | 1,523 | 3 | 14.5% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| DEFENSE SYSTEMS AND SOLUTIONS | $2.43B | 1,414 | 1 | 6.0% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| BELL TEXTRON INC. | $1.68B | 486 | 6 | 4.1% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| AIRBUS HELICOPTERS, INC. | $270.63M | 56 | 4 | 0.7% | Jul 8, 2024 |
| DAVENPORT AVIATION, INC. | $206.69M | 29 | 3 | 0.5% | Sep 9, 2025 |
| BELL BOEING JOINT PROJECT OFFICE | $156.19M | 323 | 2 | 0.4% | Sep 9, 2025 |
| AGUSTAWESTLAND PHILADELPHIA CORPORATION | $111.47M | 41 | 2 | 0.3% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| MD HELICOPTERS, INC. | $99.52M | 45 | 2 | 0.2% | Mar 16, 2023 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC 1520?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 336411 | AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING | $34.47B | 3,563 | 40 | 84.6% |
| 336413 | OTHER AIRCRAFT PARTS AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $4.82B | 3,622 | 57 | 11.8% |
| 336412 | AIRCRAFT ENGINE AND ENGINE PARTS MANUFACTURING | $1.13B | 191 | 3 | 2.8% |
| 339113 | SURGICAL APPLIANCE AND SUPPLIES MANUFACTURING | $206.69M | 29 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 541614 | PROCESS, PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS CONSULTING SERVICES | $28.65M | 45 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 334614 | SOFTWARE AND OTHER PRERECORDED COMPACT DISC, TAPE, AND RECORD REPRODUCING | $22.61M | 5 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $20.10M | 156 | 13 | 0.0% |
| 488190 | OTHER SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR AIR TRANSPORTATION | $15.04M | 71 | 13 | 0.0% |
| 334511 | SEARCH, DETECTION, NAVIGATION, GUIDANCE, AERONAUTICAL, AND NAUTICAL SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $4.60M | 26 | 5 | 0.0% |
| 333514 | SPECIAL DIE AND TOOL, DIE SET, JIG, AND FIXTURE MANUFACTURING | $4.18M | 8 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC 1520?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $13.18B | 5,526 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $27.54B | 2,136 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $8.27M | 108 |
| BPA CALL | $1.78M | 27 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC 1520?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W58RGZ20F0546 | BOEING COMPANY, THE | Sep 30, 2025 | -$86.2K | 336411 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSA |
| FA862914C2403 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | Sep 30, 2025 | $45.41M | 336411 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8692 HELICOPTER PGM AFLCMC WIH |
| W58RGZ21F0166 | BELL TEXTRON INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | -$33.1K | 336413 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSA |
| W58RGZ22F0407 | BOEING COMPANY, THE | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 336412 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA)DCMA VERTICAL LIFT PHILADELPHIA |
| N0001923F2533 | BELL TEXTRON INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $5.85M | 336411 | DEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND |
| W58RGZ21F0326 | BELL TEXTRON INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 336411 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSA |
| W58RGZ20F0558 | DEFENSE SYSTEMS AND SOLUTIONS | Sep 30, 2025 | -$0 | 336413 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSA |
| W58RGZ25F0166 | BELL TEXTRON INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $12.43M | 336413 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSA |
| W58RGZ25F0318 | DEFENSE SYSTEMS AND SOLUTIONS | Sep 30, 2025 | $14.72M | 336413 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSA |
| W58RGZ22F0407 | BOEING COMPANY, THE | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 336412 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSA |
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 $40.73B market as addressable.