01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AD43 R&D- Defense Other: Textiles/Clothing/Equipage (Advanced Development) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AD43
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Defense Other: Textiles/Clothing/Equipage (Advanced Development) across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AD43 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AD43 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $8.55M | 20 | 8 | 4 | — |
| FY 2020 | $11.20M | 29 | 9 | 4 | +30.9% |
| FY 2021 | $783.6K | 18 | 9 | 4 | −93.0% |
| FY 2022 | $234.8K | 9 | 5 | 3 | −70.0% |
| FY 2023 | -$6.1K | 1 | 1 | 1 | −102.6% |
| FY 2024 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +100.0% |
| FY 2025 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
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 | $15.32M | 21 | 2 | 73.8% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $5.13M | 45 | 5 | 24.7% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $314.2K | 5 | 2 | 1.5% |
| DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | 9763 | -$4.5K | 6 | 3 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AD43?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL | FA8650 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $15.32M | 21 | 2 | 73.8% |
| W6QK ACC-APG NATICK | W911QY | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $5.13M | 45 | 5 | 24.7% |
| NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY | N00173 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $314.2K | 4 | 1 | 1.5% |
| DCMA MOUNTAIN PACIFIC (DENVER) | S0602A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| HQ DEF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY | S5102A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| COMMANDER | M67854 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA SOUTHERN CAL (SAN DIEGO) | S0514A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA OHIO RIVER VALLEY (DETROIT) | S2305A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | -$4.5K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AD43 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UES, INC. | $9.33M | 11 | 1 | 44.9% | Jul 28, 2022 |
| SARCOS GROUP LC | $6.00M | 12 | 2 | 28.9% | Sep 22, 2022 |
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | $1.57M | 14 | 1 | 7.5% | Aug 24, 2022 |
| DIRECTED VAPOR TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $999.9K | 3 | 1 | 4.8% | Aug 16, 2021 |
| THERMOANALYTICS, INC. | $993.0K | 4 | 1 | 4.8% | Dec 9, 2020 |
| LEADING TECHNOLOGY COMPOSITES, INC. | $928.8K | 3 | 1 | 4.5% | Jan 3, 2020 |
| SOURCEAMERICA | $638.3K | 21 | 1 | 3.1% | Jun 8, 2023 |
| AMETRINE, INC. | $314.2K | 4 | 1 | 1.5% | Jan 8, 2021 |
| ATA ENGINEERING, INC. | $0 | 3 | 2 | 0.0% | Jun 8, 2022 |
| AVON RUBBER & PLASTICS, INC. | -$4.5K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% | Jul 9, 2021 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AD43?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $17.63M | 30 | 5 | 84.9% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $1.57M | 21 | 3 | 7.5% |
| 335991 | CARBON AND GRAPHITE PRODUCT MANUFACTURING | $928.8K | 3 | 1 | 4.5% |
| 315210 | CUT AND SEW APPAREL CONTRACTORS | $638.3K | 21 | 1 | 3.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AD43?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $10.80M | 45 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $9.96M | 32 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AD43?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
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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 $20.76M market as addressable.