01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AJ10 R&D-Physical Science Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AJ10
Federal contract activity classified under R&D-Physical Science across FY 1985–FY 1991. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AJ10 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AJ10 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 1985–FY 1991 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$20.0K
FY 1991| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 1985 | $9.68M | 76 | 45 | 9 | — |
| FY 1986 | $7.12M | 57 | 35 | 10 | −26.4% |
| FY 1987 | $12.22M | 94 | 76 | 8 | +71.6% |
| FY 1988 | $6.69M | 52 | 34 | 7 | −45.2% |
| FY 1989 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | −100.0% |
| FY 1990 | $175.0K | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| FY 1991 | $20.0K | 2 | 1 | 2 | −88.6% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 1985–FY 1991.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | 7500 | $17.77M | 170 | 81 | 49.5% |
| NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 4900 | $11.74M | 31 | 6 | 32.7% |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $1.85M | 34 | 16 | 5.1% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $1.34M | 10 | 8 | 3.7% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $1.08M | 8 | 8 | 3.0% |
| UNITED STATES COAST GUARD | 6950 | $867.0K | 8 | 1 | 2.4% |
| OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | 6901 | $533.0K | 8 | 1 | 1.5% |
| FINANCIAL CRIME ENFORCEMENT NETWORK | 2026 | $250.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.7% |
| SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | 7522 | $198.0K | 2 | 2 | 0.6% |
| NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | 1330 | $145.0K | 4 | 3 | 0.4% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AJ10?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 1985–FY 1991.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIVISION OF GRANTS AND CONTRACTS | DGCAS | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | $11.74M | 31 | 6 | 32.7% |
| 282 | 282 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | $10.26M | 88 | 44 | 28.6% |
| 200 | 200 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | $7.51M | 82 | 50 | 20.9% |
| DEPT OF TRANS/COAST GUARD | 00023 | UNITED STATES COAST GUARD | $867.0K | 8 | 1 | 2.4% |
| DEPT OF HHS/FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 00223 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | $849.0K | 6 | 6 | 2.4% |
| CHICAGO SERVICE CENTER (OFFICE OF SCIENCE) | 00002 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $781.0K | 27 | 12 | 2.2% |
| NIH, OD, OM OALM OALMMP OFC ACQUISITION MGMT&POLICY | 00260 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $682.0K | 5 | 3 | 1.9% |
| OAK RIDGE OFFICE (OFFICE OF SCIENCE) | 00005 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $600.0K | 3 | 2 | 1.7% |
| DOT-OR&T 00057 | 00057 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | $533.0K | 8 | 1 | 1.5% |
| OAKLAND OPERATIONS OFFICE | 00003 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $465.0K | 4 | 2 | 1.3% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AJ10 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ACADEMY SCIENCES USA | $6.73M | 32 | 4 | 18.7% | Aug 15, 1991 |
| XSNNSPZTJNU9 | $4.80M | 3 | 1 | 13.4% | Aug 15, 1988 |
| WESTAT INC | $3.26M | 11 | 2 | 9.1% | Sep 15, 1988 |
| FLORIDA STATE OF | $2.36M | 37 | 4 | 6.6% | Jun 15, 1988 |
| STATE OF CALIFORNIA | $892.0K | 2 | 1 | 2.5% | Feb 15, 1987 |
| DESERET RESEARCH CO | $810.0K | 2 | 1 | 2.3% | Aug 15, 1987 |
| PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT ASSOC | $767.0K | 6 | 1 | 2.1% | Sep 15, 1987 |
| HEALTH RESEARCH INC | $537.0K | 4 | 1 | 1.5% | Jan 15, 1988 |
| ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INC | $533.0K | 8 | 1 | 1.5% | Dec 15, 1987 |
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY | $488.0K | 2 | 1 | 1.4% | Sep 15, 1988 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AJ10?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
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08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AJ10?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $19.14M | 177 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $16.43M | 103 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $344.0K | 2 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AJ10?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00023199108BDTCG2388C20025 | NAT ACADEMY OF SCIENCE | Aug 15, 1991 | $8.0K | Not reported | UNITED STATES COAST GUARDDEPT OF TRANS/COAST GUARD |
| DGCAS199104BINT8506451 | NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES | Apr 15, 1991 | $12.0K | Not reported | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONDIVISION OF GRANTS AND CONTRACTS |
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 $35.91M market as addressable.