01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AD21 R&D- Defense Other: Services (Basic Research) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AD21
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Defense Other: Services (Basic Research) across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AD21 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AD21 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$21.69M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $254.68M | 872 | 287 | 24 | — |
| FY 2020 | $220.44M | 739 | 212 | 24 | −13.4% |
| FY 2021 | $97.55M | 501 | 141 | 19 | −55.7% |
| FY 2022 | $63.83M | 347 | 92 | 13 | −34.6% |
| FY 2023 | $39.56M | 162 | 57 | 14 | −38.0% |
| FY 2024 | $36.39M | 337 | 51 | 12 | −8.0% |
| FY 2025 | $21.69M | 279 | 43 | 14 | −40.4% |
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 ARMY | 2100 | $275.87M | 1,140 | 76 | 37.6% |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $150.82M | 263 | 6 | 20.5% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $102.94M | 371 | 30 | 14.0% |
| FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | 6920 | $90.85M | 651 | 50 | 12.4% |
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $67.19M | 292 | 61 | 9.2% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | $20.20M | 94 | 53 | 2.8% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $18.84M | 72 | 27 | 2.6% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 97DH | $4.89M | 20 | 2 | 0.7% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $3.38M | 109 | 50 | 0.5% |
| DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA) | 9761 | $3.08M | 18 | 4 | 0.4% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AD21?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6QK ACC-PICA | W15QKN | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $155.21M | 124 | 4 | 21.1% |
| HEADQUARTERS PROCUREMENT SERVICES | 893030 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $150.75M | 242 | 1 | 20.5% |
| W4PZ USA MED RSCH ACQUIS ACT | W81XWH | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $88.34M | 387 | 19 | 12.0% |
| DCSO PHILADELPHIA | SP4701 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $65.86M | 258 | 59 | 9.0% |
| NUWC DIV NEWPORT | N66604 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $42.87M | 190 | 2 | 5.8% |
| 692M15 ACQUISITION & GRANTS, AAQ600 | 692M15 | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | $35.81M | 240 | 7 | 4.9% |
| 693KA9 CONTRACTING FOR SERVICES | 693KA9 | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | $31.01M | 264 | 34 | 4.2% |
| STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS | N00030 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $30.93M | 11 | 1 | 4.2% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | HQ0034 | WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | $20.20M | 94 | 53 | 2.8% |
| NSWC DAHLGREN | N00178 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $18.39M | 75 | 4 | 2.5% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AD21 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPENDABLE GLOBAL SOLUTIONS INC. | $150.75M | 242 | 1 | 20.5% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| CHUGACH INDUSTRIES, INC. | $89.02M | 67 | 1 | 12.1% | Apr 28, 2022 |
| CHUGACH TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC | $66.19M | 55 | 1 | 9.0% | Nov 13, 2023 |
| MCLAUGHLIN RESEARCH CORP | $42.79M | 187 | 2 | 5.8% | Jul 30, 2025 |
| CHEROKEE NATION ASSURANCE, L.L.C. | $39.34M | 92 | 2 | 5.4% | Feb 8, 2024 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $30.93M | 11 | 1 | 4.2% | Jul 25, 2022 |
| LAULIMA GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | $25.47M | 159 | 1 | 3.5% | Nov 3, 2022 |
| DIAKON SOLUTIONS LLC | $23.41M | 160 | 1 | 3.2% | Feb 8, 2024 |
| GEONORTH, LLC | $19.03M | 49 | 2 | 2.6% | Sep 1, 2023 |
| SYSNET TECHNOLOGIES,INC. | $16.95M | 23 | 1 | 2.3% | Apr 21, 2022 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AD21?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561210 | FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES | $154.99M | 148 | 10 | 21.1% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $151.00M | 257 | 8 | 20.6% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $113.00M | 563 | 32 | 15.4% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $103.05M | 915 | 69 | 14.0% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $87.63M | 279 | 95 | 11.9% |
| 561790 | OTHER SERVICES TO BUILDINGS AND DWELLINGS | $40.63M | 142 | 38 | 5.5% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $33.67M | 248 | 48 | 4.6% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $12.40M | 82 | 5 | 1.7% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $8.48M | 37 | 11 | 1.2% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $7.64M | 75 | 9 | 1.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AD21?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $335.11M | 1,518 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $295.56M | 760 |
| BPA CALL | $85.03M | 658 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $18.44M | 301 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AD21?
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 $734.14M market as addressable.