01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AF15 Education, Training, Employment, & Social Svcs R&D Svcs; Educ Svcs R&D; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AF15
Federal contract activity classified under Education, Training, Employment, & Social Svcs R&D Svcs; Educ Svcs R&D; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AF15 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AF15 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$25.3K
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $17.29M | 39 | 15 | 7 | — |
| FY 2020 | $3.94M | 15 | 8 | 2 | −77.2% |
| FY 2021 | $6.49M | 21 | 12 | 6 | +64.8% |
| FY 2022 | -$308.6K | 16 | 11 | 8 | −104.8% |
| FY 2023 | $45.4K | 5 | 5 | 5 | +114.7% |
| FY 2024 | $11.9K | 1 | 1 | 1 | −73.9% |
| FY 2025 | $25.3K | 3 | 3 | 3 | +113.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | 97F5 | $17.70M | 46 | 6 | 64.4% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $6.74M | 13 | 1 | 24.5% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $4.43M | 6 | 4 | 16.1% |
| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4732 | $534.8K | 5 | 1 | 1.9% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $394.6K | 12 | 6 | 1.4% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $82.3K | 3 | 2 | 0.3% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $23.3K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $15.4K | 2 | 2 | 0.1% |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | $11.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $9.2K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AF15?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES | HQ0034 | WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) | $17.70M | 46 | 6 | 64.4% |
| FMC CARSWELL | 15B505 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $6.74M | 13 | 1 | 24.5% |
| W6QK ACC-ORLANDO | W900KK | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $4.37M | 3 | 1 | 15.9% |
| GSA FAS AAS REGION 9 | 47QFPA | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $534.8K | 5 | 1 | 1.9% |
| NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER | 80NSSC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $394.6K | 12 | 6 | 1.4% |
| FA2521 45 CONS PK | FA2521 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $59.4K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% |
| W7NR USPFO ACTIVITY NY ARNG | W912PQ | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $41.7K | 2 | 2 | 0.2% |
| U.S. EMBASSY MEXICO | 19MX53 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $23.3K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO | FA8601 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $22.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 0409 AQ HQ CONTRACT | W912PB | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $15.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AF15 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOCKWOOD HILLS FEDERAL, LLC | $7.30M | 6 | 1 | 26.6% | Aug 16, 2022 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FORT WORTH | $6.74M | 13 | 1 | 24.5% | Jul 12, 2019 |
| FLOAT, LLC | $4.39M | 7 | 1 | 16.0% | Apr 4, 2022 |
| SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION | $4.37M | 3 | 1 | 15.9% | May 5, 2023 |
| JEFFERSON INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF WORLD POLITICS, THOMAS | $2.29M | 10 | 1 | 8.3% | Aug 3, 2022 |
| ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | $1.80M | 12 | 2 | 6.5% | Aug 12, 2022 |
| GOORU | $1.19M | 6 | 1 | 4.3% | Oct 27, 2020 |
| YET ANALYTICS, INC. | $757.5K | 6 | 1 | 2.8% | Aug 26, 2021 |
| HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH ORGANIZATION | $534.8K | 5 | 1 | 1.9% | Sep 12, 2023 |
| ARBIN CORPORATION | $159.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.6% | Sep 19, 2019 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AF15?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $10.40M | 40 | 5 | 37.8% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $7.32M | 7 | 2 | 26.6% |
| 622110 | GENERAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HOSPITALS | $6.74M | 13 | 1 | 24.5% |
| 333318 | OTHER COMMERCIAL AND SERVICE INDUSTRY MACHINERY MANUFACTURING | $4.37M | 3 | 1 | 15.9% |
| 611710 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES | $543.8K | 7 | 2 | 2.0% |
| 334515 | INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING FOR MEASURING AND TESTING ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRICAL SIGNALS | $159.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.6% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $98.4K | 4 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $59.4K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 333992 | WELDING AND SOLDERING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $56.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 611430 | PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT TRAINING | $44.8K | 3 | 3 | 0.2% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AF15?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $10.40M | 41 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | -$1.94M | 29 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $18.95M | 27 |
| BPA CALL | $82.3K | 3 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AF15?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36C24725P1083 | CARL ZEISS MICROSCOPY, LLC | Aug 15, 2025 | $12.2K | 811210 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247) |
| W912PB25PA037 | DRONESHIELD LLC | Jun 30, 2025 | $15.0K | 611512 | DEPT OF THE ARMY0409 AQ HQ CONTRACT |
| 72038322P00014 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | May 22, 2025 | -$1.8K | 611710 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/SRI LANKA |
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 $27.50M market as addressable.