01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AF32 Education, Training, Employment, & Social Svcs R&D Svcs; Social Svcs R&D; Applied Research Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AF32
Federal contract activity classified under Education, Training, Employment, & Social Svcs R&D Svcs; Social Svcs R&D; Applied Research across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AF32 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AF32 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 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2020 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2021 | $3.38M | 5 | 3 | 3 | — |
| FY 2022 | $2.38M | 8 | 4 | 4 | −29.5% |
| FY 2023 | $7.62M | 12 | 6 | 4 | +220.2% |
| FY 2024 | $3.35M | 20 | 8 | 7 | −56.0% |
| FY 2025 | $8.39M | 14 | 6 | 5 | +150.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4732 | $9.32M | 25 | 1 | 37.1% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $6.81M | 5 | 2 | 27.1% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $5.45M | 4 | 1 | 21.7% |
| NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 4900 | $2.00M | 4 | 1 | 8.0% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $873.6K | 10 | 1 | 3.5% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $340.0K | 8 | 5 | 1.4% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $336.0K | 3 | 2 | 1.3% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AF32?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSA FAS AAS REGION 5 | 47QFLA | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $9.32M | 25 | 1 | 37.1% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $5.45M | 4 | 1 | 21.7% |
| FA7014 AFDW PK | FA7014 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $5.03M | 4 | 1 | 20.0% |
| DIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORT | 491004 | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | $2.00M | 4 | 1 | 8.0% |
| FA5613 700 CONS PK | FA5613 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $1.78M | 1 | 1 | 7.1% |
| 241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241) | 36C241 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $873.6K | 10 | 1 | 3.5% |
| NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER | 80NSSC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $340.1K | 7 | 5 | 1.4% |
| NAVSEA HQ | N00024 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $325.0K | 2 | 1 | 1.3% |
| NSWC CRANE | N00164 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $11.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER | 80GRC0 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | -$99 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AF32 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARTUP COMMUNITY, INC | $9.32M | 25 | 1 | 37.1% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | $5.45M | 4 | 1 | 21.7% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER | $5.03M | 4 | 1 | 20.0% | May 6, 2025 |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN | $2.00M | 4 | 1 | 8.0% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| INHANCE DIGITAL CORPORATION | $1.78M | 1 | 1 | 7.1% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC. | $873.6K | 10 | 1 | 3.5% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON | $325.0K | 2 | 1 | 1.3% | Sep 17, 2024 |
| RECTOR & VISITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA | $175.8K | 3 | 1 | 0.7% | Apr 1, 2024 |
| SCIENCE SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS, INC. | $103.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.4% | Feb 23, 2024 |
| HORIZON RESEARCH INC | $25.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% | Feb 28, 2022 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AF32?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $11.60M | 31 | 4 | 46.2% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $7.05M | 9 | 3 | 28.1% |
| 541219 | OTHER ACCOUNTING SERVICES | $5.45M | 4 | 1 | 21.7% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $898.1K | 11 | 2 | 3.6% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $103.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $11.6K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 611430 | PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT TRAINING | $11.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AF32?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $16.35M | 33 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $3.00M | 20 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $5.78M | 6 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AF32?
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 $25.13M market as addressable.