01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC 1850 Space Vehicle Handling And Servicing Equipment Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code 1850
Federal contract activity classified under Space Vehicle Handling And Servicing Equipment across FY 2011–FY 2017. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC 1850 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC 1850 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2011–FY 2017 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2011 | $38.49M | 47 | 7 | 5 | — |
| FY 2012 | $29.32M | 58 | 12 | 5 | −23.8% |
| FY 2013 | $4.68M | 45 | 10 | 3 | −84.0% |
| FY 2014 | $663.7K | 11 | 6 | 4 | −85.8% |
| FY 2015 | $546.8K | 10 | 6 | 4 | −17.6% |
| FY 2016 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | −100.0% |
| FY 2017 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2011–FY 2017.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $71.64M | 115 | 8 | 97.2% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $1.16M | 42 | 9 | 1.6% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $751.9K | 3 | 2 | 1.0% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $91.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING | 2041 | $26.3K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | 1540 | $10.5K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA) | 97JC | $9.9K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | 7012 | $5.7K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $4.2K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $3.4K | 3 | 2 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC 1850?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2011–FY 2017.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER | GSFC0 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $64.38M | 82 | 3 | 87.3% |
| KENNEDY SPACE CENTER | KSC00 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $7.22M | 27 | 2 | 9.8% |
| 0409 AQ HQ CONTRACT | W912PB | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $731.5K | 2 | 1 | 1.0% |
| AMERICAN EMBASSY- BAMAKO | ML200 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $730.3K | 20 | 2 | 1.0% |
| FA5682 31 CONS DA LGC | FA5682 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $91.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| AMERICAN EMBASSY- DAKAR | SG200 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $76.3K | 4 | 2 | 0.1% |
| AM. CONS. GEN.- GUAYAQUIL | EC300 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $75.2K | 3 | 2 | 0.1% |
| AMERICAN EMBASSY - KABUL | AF200 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $72.1K | 5 | 2 | 0.1% |
| SUP OF SHIPBUILDING CONV AND REPAIR | N62793 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $69.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| AMERICAN EMBASSY- NIAMEY | NG600 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $59.8K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC 1850 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL DYNAMCIS C4 SYSTEMS INCORPORATED | $54.72M | 58 | 1 | 74.3% | Jun 14, 2012 |
| ORBITAL SCIENCES CORPORATION | $9.63M | 24 | 2 | 13.1% | May 30, 2013 |
| ASTROTECH SPACE OPERATIONS INC | $7.21M | 25 | 1 | 9.8% | Apr 23, 2014 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $904.0K | 28 | 1 | 1.2% | Jun 24, 2015 |
| MULLER UMWELTTECHNIK GMBH & CO. KG | $731.5K | 2 | 1 | 1.0% | Aug 24, 2015 |
| WORLDWIDE COVERING, INC. | $91.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% | Sep 12, 2015 |
| MJL ENTERPRISES, LLC | $69.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% | Apr 14, 2011 |
| DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | $63.3K | 3 | 1 | 0.1% | Nov 18, 2013 |
| NOBLE SALES CO., INC. | $59.8K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% | Sep 22, 2015 |
| BUKKEHAVE, INC. | $55.3K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% | Sep 21, 2012 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC 1850?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541710 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES | $64.35M | 82 | 2 | 87.3% |
| 336419 | OTHER GUIDED MISSILE AND SPACE VEHICLE PARTS AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $7.21M | 25 | 1 | 9.8% |
| 423860 | TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (EXCEPT MOTOR VEHICLE) MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $576.5K | 16 | 1 | 0.8% |
| 333924 | INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, TRACTOR, TRAILER, AND STACKER MACHINERY MANUFACTURING | $413.6K | 4 | 3 | 0.6% |
| 562119 | OTHER WASTE COLLECTION | $374.3K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 336211 | MOTOR VEHICLE BODY MANUFACTURING | $257.4K | 9 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 423110 | AUTOMOBILE AND OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $170.7K | 5 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 336360 | MOTOR VEHICLE SEATING AND INTERIOR TRIM MANUFACTURING | $91.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 336413 | OTHER AIRCRAFT PARTS AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $69.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 339920 | SPORTING AND ATHLETIC GOODS MANUFACTURING | $63.3K | 3 | 1 | 0.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC 1850?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $64.38M | 83 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $2.09M | 57 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $7.23M | 31 |
| BPA CALL | $6.7K | 1 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC 1850?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSCEMS12P00028 | LANDSTAR LIGON, INC. | May 31, 2017 | $0 | 561920 | U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENTMISSION SUPPORT WASHINGTON |
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 $73.70M market as addressable.