01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AH91 R&D- Environmental Protection: Other (Basic Research) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AH91
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Environmental Protection: Other (Basic Research) across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AH91 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AH91 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$180.1K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $53.71M | 382 | 181 | 8 | — |
| FY 2021 | $33.29M | 281 | 141 | 8 | −38.0% |
| FY 2022 | $30.07M | 237 | 110 | 3 | −9.7% |
| FY 2023 | $11.96M | 143 | 79 | 2 | −60.2% |
| FY 2024 | $3.90M | 64 | 45 | 2 | −67.4% |
| FY 2025 | -$629.1K | 38 | 29 | 2 | −116.1% |
| FY 2026 | -$180.1K | 11 | 10 | 1 | +71.4% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $131.09M | 1,088 | 201 | 99.2% |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | $827.0K | 42 | 3 | 0.6% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $117.5K | 8 | 2 | 0.1% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $75.2K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $6.9K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | 6920 | -$212 | 5 | 1 | 0.0% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | -$685 | 6 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AH91?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W4LD USA HECSA | W912HQ | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $130.96M | 1,077 | 197 | 99.1% |
| CINCINNATI ACQUISITION DIV (CAD) | 68HERC | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | $877.6K | 37 | 2 | 0.7% |
| W6QK ACC-APG NATICK | W911QY | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $168.4K | 3 | 1 | 0.1% |
| USDA-FS, CSA EAST 10 | 124450 | FOREST SERVICE | $87.5K | 6 | 2 | 0.1% |
| NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER | N64267 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $75.2K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL FORESTRY | 12F430 | FOREST SERVICE | $30.0K | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| W071 ENDIST PORTLAND | W9127N | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $22.9K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| BASE LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH(00037) | 70Z037 | U.S. COAST GUARD | $6.9K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| FA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BR | FA9101 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER | 80NSSC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AH91 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCADIS U.S., INC. | $5.58M | 31 | 1 | 4.2% | Aug 21, 2023 |
| GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS,INC. | $3.62M | 52 | 1 | 2.7% | Feb 14, 2025 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS | $3.58M | 5 | 1 | 2.7% | Nov 14, 2023 |
| OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY | $3.37M | 28 | 1 | 2.5% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON | $3.15M | 23 | 1 | 2.4% | Jul 16, 2024 |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA | $2.96M | 24 | 1 | 2.2% | Sep 18, 2025 |
| TRUSTEES OF THE COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES | $2.87M | 24 | 1 | 2.2% | Aug 22, 2024 |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY, THE | $2.48M | 4 | 1 | 1.9% | Jun 3, 2025 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA | $2.31M | 21 | 1 | 1.8% | Mar 22, 2024 |
| UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE | $2.28M | 18 | 1 | 1.7% | May 8, 2024 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AH91?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $124.84M | 920 | 156 | 94.5% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $4.29M | 169 | 81 | 3.2% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $1.33M | 16 | 3 | 1.0% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $717.3K | 6 | 3 | 0.5% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $562.3K | 7 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $217.4K | 15 | 6 | 0.2% |
| 333415 | AIR-CONDITIONING AND WARM AIR HEATING EQUIPMENT AND COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $168.4K | 3 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 236220 | COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $64.2K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $4.8K | 7 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AH91?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $126.22M | 995 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $4.85M | 121 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $1.05M | 40 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AH91?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W912HQ18C0087 | ADVANTEK CONSULTING ENGINEERING INC. | Jun 30, 2026 | -$38.4K | 541715 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW4LD USA HECSA |
| W912HQ18C0025 | UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA | May 28, 2026 | $0 | 541715 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW4LD USA HECSA |
| W912HQ20C0042 | AUBURN UNIVERSITY | May 28, 2026 | $0 | 541715 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW4LD USA HECSA |
| W912HQ19C0056 | DREXEL UNIVERSITY | May 14, 2026 | $0 | 541715 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW4LD USA HECSA |
| W912HQ16C0006 | PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE | Apr 3, 2026 | $0 | 541712 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW4LD USA HECSA |
| W912HQ19C0029 | TOWSON UNIVERSITY | Feb 5, 2026 | $0 | 541715 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW4LD USA HECSA |
| W912HQ15C0012 | BOEING COMPANY, THE | Jan 6, 2026 | $15.8K | 541712 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW4LD USA HECSA |
| W912HQ19C0029 | TOWSON UNIVERSITY | Dec 19, 2025 | $24.4K | 541715 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW4LD USA HECSA |
| W912HQ17C0053 | UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, THE | Dec 11, 2025 | -$102.7K | 541712 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW4LD USA HECSA |
| W912HQ18C0032 | WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE | Nov 24, 2025 | -$51.9K | 541715 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW4LD USA HECSA |
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 $132.12M market as addressable.