01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC 1923 Ice Breakers Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code 1923
Federal contract activity classified under Ice Breakers across FY 2011–FY 2017. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC 1923 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC 1923 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 | $199.7K | 15 | 9 | 5 | — |
| FY 2012 | -$25.8K | 2 | 2 | 2 | −112.9% |
| FY 2013 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +100.0% |
| FY 2014 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2015 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2016 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $104.3K | 1 | 1 | 60.0% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $75.7K | 11 | 6 | 43.5% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $11.3K | 1 | 1 | 6.5% |
| FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | 7022 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | -$17.3K | 2 | 2 | -9.9% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC 1923?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2011–FY 2017.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA5707 376 ECONS | FA5707 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $104.3K | 1 | 1 | 60.0% |
| SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 3 | 00040 | U.S. COAST GUARD | $68.3K | 9 | 5 | 39.2% |
| 598-NORTH LITTLE ROCK | 00598 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $11.3K | 1 | 1 | 6.5% |
| BASE KETCHIKAN | 00035 | U.S. COAST GUARD | $7.4K | 2 | 1 | 4.3% |
| W6QK ACC-APG DIR | W91ZLK | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $5.2K | 1 | 1 | 3.0% |
| COMMANDING GENERAL | M29000 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| PREPAREDNESS SECTION(PRE20) | 70FA20 | FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| W27P IRAQ RECON CONTRACT OFC | W90VCM | DEPT OF THE ARMY | -$22.5K | 1 | 1 | -12.9% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC 1923 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN CONTRACTORS | $81.8K | 4 | 3 | 47.0% | Oct 18, 2011 |
| WARTSILA DEFENSE, INC. | $32.1K | 2 | 1 | 18.4% | Jan 19, 2011 |
| FAIRBANKS MORSE ENGINE | $29.9K | 1 | 1 | 17.2% | Oct 8, 2010 |
| UNIVERSAL, INC. | $11.3K | 1 | 1 | 6.5% | Dec 30, 2010 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE NAVAL MARINE INC | $10.4K | 2 | 1 | 6.0% | Sep 16, 2011 |
| BAUER, PATRICK | $7.4K | 2 | 1 | 4.3% | Nov 28, 2011 |
| DRY ICE CORP | $5.2K | 1 | 1 | 3.0% | Mar 28, 2011 |
| GLOBAL EVENTS MANAGEMENT LLC | $2.3K | 3 | 1 | 1.3% | Mar 7, 2011 |
| CALICO INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Sep 28, 2017 |
| PHILADELPHIA GEAR CORPORATION | -$6.4K | 1 | 1 | -3.7% | Aug 26, 2011 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC 1923?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 237310 | HIGHWAY, STREET, AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION | $104.3K | 1 | 1 | 60.0% |
| 488390 | OTHER SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR WATER TRANSPORTATION | $32.1K | 2 | 1 | 18.4% |
| 333618 | OTHER ENGINE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $29.9K | 1 | 1 | 17.2% |
| 423840 | INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $11.3K | 1 | 1 | 6.5% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $10.4K | 2 | 1 | 6.0% |
| 332710 | MACHINE SHOPS | $7.4K | 2 | 1 | 4.3% |
| 312113 | ICE MANUFACTURING | $5.2K | 3 | 2 | 3.0% |
| 721110 | HOTELS (EXCEPT CASINO HOTELS) AND MOTELS | $2.3K | 3 | 1 | 1.3% |
| 325998 | ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND PREPARATION MANUFACTURING | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 238990 | ALL OTHER SPECIALTY TRADE CONTRACTORS | -$6.4K | 1 | 1 | -3.7% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC 1923?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $173.9K | 17 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $0 | 1 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC 1923?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSFEFL07F0100 | CALICO INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED | Sep 28, 2017 | $0 | 325998 | FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCYPREPAREDNESS SECTION(PRE20) |
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 $173.9K market as addressable.