01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AB41 R&D- Community Service/Development: Urban (Basic Research) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AB41
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Community Service/Development: Urban (Basic Research) across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AB41 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AB41 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$168.6K
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $9.84M | 17 | 6 | 1 | — |
| FY 2020 | $5.49M | 18 | 5 | 2 | −44.2% |
| FY 2021 | $8.30M | 17 | 5 | 3 | +51.1% |
| FY 2022 | $4.59M | 11 | 2 | 1 | −44.7% |
| FY 2023 | $3.09M | 10 | 3 | 3 | −32.6% |
| FY 2024 | $668.0K | 3 | 1 | 1 | −78.4% |
| FY 2025 | -$168.6K | 2 | 2 | 2 | −125.2% |
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 AIR FORCE | 5700 | $31.67M | 70 | 6 | 99.5% |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | $157.7K | 4 | 1 | 0.5% |
| DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | 9763 | -$855 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | -$9.8K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AB41?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA8051 772 ESS PKD | FA8051 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $26.97M | 54 | 4 | 84.8% |
| FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL | FA8650 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $4.70M | 16 | 2 | 14.8% |
| HEADQUARTERS ACQUISITION DIV (HQAD) | 68HERH | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | $157.7K | 4 | 1 | 0.5% |
| DCMA MID-ATLANTIC (BALTIMORE) | S2101A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA MID-ATLANTIC | S2404A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | -$855 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259) | 36C259 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | -$9.8K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AB41 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $24.44M | 38 | 1 | 76.8% | May 10, 2024 |
| ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS OPERATIONS LLC | $3.99M | 12 | 2 | 12.5% | Feb 13, 2025 |
| APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. | $2.58M | 12 | 1 | 8.1% | Sep 2, 2021 |
| BOEING COMPANY, THE | $711.3K | 6 | 1 | 2.2% | Jan 23, 2020 |
| URBAN DESIGN 4 HEALTH, INC. | $157.7K | 4 | 1 | 0.5% | Dec 15, 2020 |
| SOAR TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $94.8K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% | Mar 20, 2019 |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, THE | -$9.8K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% | Dec 6, 2022 |
| VECNA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | -$144.2K | 3 | 1 | -0.5% | Jul 28, 2025 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AB41?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $27.67M | 62 | 6 | 87.0% |
| 336415 | GUIDED MISSILE AND SPACE VEHICLE PROPULSION UNIT AND PROPULSION UNIT PARTS MANUFACTURING | $3.99M | 12 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $157.7K | 4 | 1 | 0.5% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AB41?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $25.15M | 44 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $6.51M | 30 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $157.7K | 4 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AB41?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA805116C0002 | VECNA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Jul 28, 2025 | -$167.8K | 541712 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8051 772 ESS PKD |
| FA865019C2427 | ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS OPERATIONS LLC | Feb 13, 2025 | -$855 | 336415 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA)DCMA MID-ATLANTIC |
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 $31.82M market as addressable.