01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AB96 R&D- Community Service/Development: Other (Management/Support) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AB96
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Community Service/Development: Other (Management/Support) across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AB96 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AB96 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$2.91M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $13.02M | 91 | 13 | 4 | — |
| FY 2020 | $12.92M | 91 | 14 | 4 | −0.8% |
| FY 2021 | $6.78M | 66 | 11 | 4 | −47.6% |
| FY 2022 | $1.99M | 58 | 10 | 3 | −70.6% |
| FY 2023 | $6.75M | 60 | 6 | 2 | +238.6% |
| FY 2024 | $2.12M | 16 | 8 | 3 | −68.6% |
| FY 2025 | $2.91M | 16 | 5 | 2 | +37.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION | 6925 | $29.28M | 356 | 12 | 63.0% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | $15.33M | 23 | 1 | 33.0% |
| FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | 1549 | $1.51M | 7 | 1 | 3.2% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $268.7K | 10 | 2 | 0.6% |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | $105.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AB96?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGT | 693JJ3 | FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION | $29.28M | 355 | 12 | 63.0% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | HQ0034 | WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | $15.33M | 23 | 1 | 33.0% |
| DIVISION 1200 | 15F067 | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | $1.51M | 7 | 1 | 3.2% |
| AMER EMBASSY NAIROBI - USAID/KENYA | 720615 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $268.7K | 10 | 2 | 0.6% |
| NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE | 333179 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | $105.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% |
| FHWA OFC OF THE CHIEF FIN OFFICER | 693JJ2 | FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION | -$100 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AB96 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SES GROUP & ASSOCIATES, LLC | $22.33M | 128 | 1 | 48.0% | Jun 11, 2025 |
| TECOLOTE RESEARCH, INC. | $15.33M | 23 | 1 | 33.0% | Jun 6, 2025 |
| PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF INC | $3.60M | 96 | 1 | 7.7% | Mar 18, 2025 |
| HIGHWAY TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS LLC | $2.05M | 11 | 1 | 4.4% | Dec 1, 2021 |
| THE MITRE CORPORATION | $1.51M | 7 | 1 | 3.2% | Mar 8, 2024 |
| ENGINEERING & SOFTWARE CONSULTANTS, INC. | $588.4K | 43 | 1 | 1.3% | May 4, 2021 |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK | $355.0K | 10 | 1 | 0.8% | Apr 18, 2024 |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, THE | $301.6K | 9 | 1 | 0.6% | Apr 15, 2024 |
| BEAN GROUP GLOBAL LLC | $249.4K | 6 | 1 | 0.5% | May 29, 2020 |
| HDR ENGINEERING, INC. | $134.4K | 39 | 1 | 0.3% | Dec 17, 2024 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AB96?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $28.77M | 334 | 8 | 61.9% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $15.33M | 23 | 1 | 33.0% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES | $2.05M | 11 | 1 | 4.4% |
| 492210 | LOCAL MESSENGERS AND LOCAL DELIVERY | $249.4K | 6 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 541110 | OFFICES OF LAWYERS | $105.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 611430 | PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT TRAINING | $19.3K | 4 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541711 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY | -$5.0K | 4 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | -$24.3K | 14 | 4 | -0.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AB96?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $44.61M | 368 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.88M | 19 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | -$3.4K | 11 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AB96?
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 $46.49M market as addressable.