01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AE20 R&D-Prod/Serv Improvement Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AE20
Federal contract activity classified under R&D-Prod/Serv Improvement across FY 1982–FY 1988. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AE20 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AE20 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 1982–FY 1988 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$89.0K
FY 1988| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 1982 | $1.76M | 11 | 9 | 1 | — |
| FY 1983 | $2.51M | 7 | 5 | 2 | +43.1% |
| FY 1984 | $927.0K | 7 | 5 | 1 | −63.1% |
| FY 1985 | $411.0K | 3 | 3 | 1 | −55.7% |
| FY 1986 | $131.0K | 3 | 2 | 2 | −68.1% |
| FY 1987 | $75.0K | 1 | 1 | 1 | −42.7% |
| FY 1988 | $89.0K | 2 | 2 | 2 | +18.7% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 1982–FY 1988.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARITIME ADMINISTRATION | 6938 | $5.63M | 29 | 15 | 95.4% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 1226 | $150.0K | 3 | 1 | 2.5% |
| NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION | 1335 | $90.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.5% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $31.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AE20?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 1982–FY 1988.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOT/MARAD HEADQUARTERS | 00091 | MARITIME ADMINISTRATION | $5.63M | 29 | 15 | 95.4% |
| DEPT OF AGRIC/FOREST SERVICE | 03187 | FOREST SERVICE | $150.0K | 3 | 1 | 2.5% |
| DEPT OF COMM/NAT TELECOM AND INFO ADMIN | 000RA | NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION | $90.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.5% |
| 541-BRECKSVILLE | 00541 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $31.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AE20 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMXDDH6HJNA5 | $1.96M | 3 | 1 | 33.2% | Sep 15, 1983 |
| N3TBE7WGU371 | $1.67M | 8 | 1 | 28.3% | Sep 15, 1988 |
| HUS7XU5GML31 | $721.0K | 4 | 1 | 12.2% | Jul 15, 1985 |
| L88SRK33JSR6 | $204.0K | 3 | 1 | 3.5% | Sep 15, 1984 |
| LBKGBMLCHMB6 | $173.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.9% | Sep 15, 1982 |
| YY46Q97AEZA8 | $150.0K | 3 | 1 | 2.5% | Apr 15, 1988 |
| YZ7JDRJMLJH8 | $138.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.3% | Aug 15, 1982 |
| DS1UFGLJV1H7 | $135.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.3% | Sep 15, 1983 |
| VXQCY64DRNE9 | $125.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.1% | Apr 15, 1985 |
| CAT2SQ2LCXJ3 | $111.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.9% | Jun 15, 1982 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AE20?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
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08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AE20?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $3.02M | 21 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $2.78M | 11 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $100.0K | 2 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AE20?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00091198809BDTMA9184C41044 | Not reported | Sep 15, 1988 | $39.0K | Not reported | MARITIME ADMINISTRATIONDOT/MARAD HEADQUARTERS |
| 03187198804C41318780974533187617 | Not reported | Apr 15, 1988 | $50.0K | Not reported | FOREST SERVICEDEPT OF AGRIC/FOREST SERVICE |
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 $5.90M market as addressable.