01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AF13 Education, Training, Employment, & Social Svcs R&D Svcs; Educ Svcs R&D; Experimental Development Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AF13
Federal contract activity classified under Education, Training, Employment, & Social Svcs R&D Svcs; Educ Svcs R&D; Experimental Development across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AF13 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AF13 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$2.75M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $455.0K | 7 | 7 | 5 | — |
| FY 2020 | $10.25M | 10 | 6 | 4 | +2,153.7% |
| FY 2021 | $138.0K | 6 | 4 | 4 | −98.7% |
| FY 2022 | $1.67M | 11 | 7 | 6 | +1,110.3% |
| FY 2023 | $9.49M | 11 | 8 | 7 | +468.1% |
| FY 2024 | $3.42M | 12 | 7 | 7 | −63.9% |
| FY 2025 | $2.75M | 24 | 11 | 9 | −19.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | 1605 | $9.00M | 3 | 1 | 31.9% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | $6.75M | 6 | 1 | 24.0% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $3.68M | 8 | 1 | 13.0% |
| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4732 | $2.81M | 9 | 1 | 10.0% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $2.27M | 2 | 2 | 8.0% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $1.18M | 19 | 4 | 4.2% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $917.4K | 6 | 3 | 3.3% |
| U.S. SECRET SERVICE | 7009 | $904.8K | 4 | 3 | 3.2% |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | $300.0K | 4 | 4 | 1.1% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $229.4K | 5 | 4 | 0.8% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AF13?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOL - CAS DIVISION 2 PROCUREMENT | 1605C2 | OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | $9.00M | 3 | 1 | 31.9% |
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | HQ0034 | WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | $6.75M | 6 | 1 | 24.0% |
| SCI TECH ACQ DIV | 70RSAT | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $3.68M | 8 | 1 | 13.0% |
| GSA FAS AAS REGION 5 | 47QFLA | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $2.81M | 9 | 1 | 10.0% |
| FA3002 338 ESS CC | FA3002 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $1.90M | 1 | 1 | 6.7% |
| NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER | N68936 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $1.23M | 15 | 1 | 4.4% |
| U. S. SECRET SERVICE | 70US09 | U.S. SECRET SERVICE | $904.8K | 4 | 3 | 3.2% |
| W6QM MICC-FT GORDON | W91249 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $819.5K | 4 | 2 | 2.9% |
| FA7146 SAF OC PK | FA7146 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $366.6K | 1 | 1 | 1.3% |
| WOODROW WILSON INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS | 333174 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | $270.0K | 3 | 3 | 1.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AF13 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT SECURITY EDUCATION & RESEARCH INC | $9.00M | 3 | 1 | 31.9% | Mar 4, 2025 |
| LOCKWOOD HILLS FEDERAL, LLC | $6.75M | 6 | 1 | 24.0% | May 30, 2023 |
| MARSHALL UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION | $3.75M | 9 | 2 | 13.3% | Jun 17, 2024 |
| APTIMA, INC. | $2.81M | 9 | 1 | 10.0% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| DISCOVERY MACHINE, INC. | $1.90M | 1 | 1 | 6.7% | Jun 3, 2024 |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | $1.23M | 15 | 1 | 4.4% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY LEADERS, INC | $835.5K | 2 | 1 | 3.0% | Jul 15, 2020 |
| CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE INCORPORATED | $484.7K | 1 | 1 | 1.7% | Jul 25, 2022 |
| FRAYM, INC. | $366.6K | 1 | 1 | 1.3% | Sep 23, 2025 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO, THE | $344.4K | 2 | 1 | 1.2% | Mar 24, 2025 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AF13?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $8.98M | 7 | 4 | 31.9% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $7.85M | 35 | 5 | 27.9% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $7.12M | 8 | 3 | 25.3% |
| 511210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $1.90M | 1 | 1 | 6.7% |
| 611430 | PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT TRAINING | $1.01M | 13 | 8 | 3.6% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $904.8K | 4 | 3 | 3.2% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $270.0K | 3 | 3 | 1.0% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $37.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 488210 | SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR RAIL TRANSPORTATION | $34.3K | 4 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 518210 | COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS, DATA PROCESSING, WEB HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | $27.5K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AF13?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $7.14M | 35 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $772.4K | 26 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $20.26M | 20 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AF13?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47QFLA24F0128 | APTIMA, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $0 | 541715 | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICEGSA FAS AAS REGION 5 |
| 47QFLA24F0128 | APTIMA, INC. | Sep 29, 2025 | $0 | 541715 | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICEGSA FAS AAS REGION 5 |
| W911QY25PA041 | CREARE LLC | Sep 25, 2025 | $0 | 541715 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG NATICK |
| FA714625F0066 | FRAYM, INC. | Sep 23, 2025 | $366.6K | 541990 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA7146 SAF OC PK |
| N6893623F0809 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | Sep 11, 2025 | $201.1K | 541715 | DEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER |
| W911QY25PA041 | CREARE LLC | Sep 5, 2025 | $97.9K | 541715 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG NATICK |
| 47QFLA24F0128 | APTIMA, INC. | Jul 10, 2025 | $1.00M | 541715 | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICEGSA FAS AAS REGION 5 |
| 47QFLA24F0128 | APTIMA, INC. | Jun 25, 2025 | $0 | 541715 | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICEGSA FAS AAS REGION 5 |
| 47QFLA24F0128 | APTIMA, INC. | Jun 6, 2025 | $288.5K | 541715 | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICEGSA FAS AAS REGION 5 |
| N6893623F0809 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | May 29, 2025 | $0 | 541715 | DEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER |
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 $28.18M market as addressable.