01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AD53 R&D- Defense Other: Fuels/Lubricants (Advanced Development) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AD53
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Defense Other: Fuels/Lubricants (Advanced Development) across FY 2011–FY 2017. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AD53 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AD53 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2011–FY 2017 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$0
FY 2017| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2011 | $11.1K | 6 | 3 | 3 | — |
| FY 2012 | $3.42M | 3 | 2 | 2 | +30,831.3% |
| FY 2013 | $1.46M | 4 | 3 | 2 | −57.4% |
| FY 2014 | $82.5K | 3 | 2 | 2 | −94.3% |
| FY 2015 | -$23.3K | 2 | 2 | 2 | −128.2% |
| FY 2016 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +100.0% |
| 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 NAVY | 1700 | $4.81M | 6 | 2 | 97.1% |
| OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | 6901 | $82.5K | 3 | 1 | 1.7% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $65.9K | 6 | 1 | 1.3% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | 9763 | -$2.8K | 2 | 2 | -0.1% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AD53?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2011–FY 2017.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIV | N68335 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $4.81M | 6 | 2 | 97.1% |
| DOT-OR&T 00057 | 00057 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | $82.5K | 2 | 1 | 1.7% |
| AMERICAN EMBASSY- ACCRA | GH100 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $65.6K | 4 | 1 | 1.3% |
| AMERICAN EMBASSY- LUSAKA | ZA600 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $308 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| R3 OFFICE-ALBUQUERQUE | 8371 | FOREST SERVICE | $0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| W6QM MICC-FT LEONARD WOOD | W911S7 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 6913G6 VOLPE NATL. TRANS. SYS CNTR | 6913G6 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA SOUTHEAST (ATLANTA) | S1103A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | -$0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA MOUNTAIN PACIFIC | S0302A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | -$2.8K | 1 | 1 | -0.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AD53 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING, INC. | $4.81M | 6 | 2 | 97.1% | Aug 16, 2017 |
| SWEDISH BIOFUELS AB | $82.5K | 3 | 1 | 1.7% | May 4, 2016 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN CONTRACTORS | $65.9K | 6 | 1 | 1.3% | Jan 24, 2012 |
| D & L USED OIL SERVICES INC. | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Jul 13, 2011 |
| PETRO STAR INC. | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Aug 12, 2013 |
| GPC CONSOLIDATED REPORTING | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Aug 12, 2013 |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. | -$2.8K | 2 | 2 | -0.1% | Jan 27, 2015 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AD53?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $4.81M | 6 | 1 | 97.1% |
| 325414 | BIOLOGICAL PRODUCT (EXCEPT DIAGNOSTIC) MANUFACTURING | $82.5K | 3 | 1 | 1.7% |
| 333132 | OIL AND GAS FIELD MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $54.8K | 2 | 1 | 1.1% |
| 611420 | COMPUTER TRAINING | $6.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 326122 | PLASTICS PIPE AND PIPE FITTING MANUFACTURING | $3.8K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 324110 | PETROLEUM REFINERIES | $308 | 4 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 423930 | RECYCLABLE MATERIAL MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | -$2.8K | 2 | 1 | -0.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AD53?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $148.4K | 12 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $4.80M | 8 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AD53?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N6833512C0046 | LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING, INC. | Aug 16, 2017 | -$0 | 541712 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA)DCMA SOUTHEAST (ATLANTA) |
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 $4.95M market as addressable.