01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AJ16 R&D- General Science/Technology: Physical Sciences (Management/Support) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AJ16
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- General Science/Technology: Physical Sciences (Management/Support) across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AJ16 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AJ16 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$1.44M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $5.59M | 31 | 20 | 10 | — |
| FY 2020 | $2.54M | 26 | 14 | 6 | −54.5% |
| FY 2021 | $519.2K | 17 | 6 | 5 | −79.6% |
| FY 2022 | $1.32M | 12 | 4 | 3 | +153.5% |
| FY 2023 | $1.88M | 12 | 4 | 3 | +42.5% |
| FY 2024 | $461.3K | 3 | 2 | 1 | −75.4% |
| FY 2025 | -$1.44M | 3 | 3 | 2 | −411.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $4.51M | 29 | 4 | 41.5% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $3.39M | 26 | 3 | 31.2% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 97DH | $3.28M | 16 | 3 | 30.2% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $394.5K | 10 | 4 | 3.6% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $368.3K | 2 | 1 | 3.4% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $15.2K | 3 | 2 | 0.1% |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | $13.3K | 5 | 4 | 0.1% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | 9763 | -$1.10M | 11 | 10 | -10.1% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AJ16?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W4PZ USA MED RSCH ACQUIS ACT | W81XWH | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $4.51M | 29 | 4 | 41.5% |
| FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZL | FA8650 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $3.50M | 24 | 1 | 32.2% |
| ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITY | HT9425 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | $1.82M | 13 | 2 | 16.8% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY | HT0014 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | $1.45M | 3 | 1 | 13.4% |
| NASA ARMSTRONG FLIGHT RESEARCH CNTR | 80AFRC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $394.5K | 10 | 4 | 3.6% |
| SCI TECH ACQ DIV | 70RSAT | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $368.3K | 2 | 1 | 3.4% |
| USDA FOREST SERVICE | 1263PX | FOREST SERVICE | $15.2K | 3 | 2 | 0.1% |
| ORD SIMPLIFIED ACQ BRANCH (SAB) | 68HE0B | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | $13.5K | 4 | 3 | 0.1% |
| DCMA SOUTHEAST (HAMPTON) | S5111A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DCMA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | S0512A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AJ16 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE NATION ASSURANCE, L.L.C. | $4.14M | 23 | 2 | 38.1% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES | $3.42M | 26 | 2 | 31.5% | Mar 24, 2022 |
| THE BENJAMIN WILLIAM MKAPA HI V/AIDS FOUNDATION | $1.99M | 15 | 2 | 18.3% | Jan 29, 2025 |
| CICONIX, LLC | $1.45M | 3 | 1 | 13.4% | Sep 30, 2021 |
| AVON PROTECTION SYSTEMS, INC. | $368.3K | 2 | 1 | 3.4% | Jul 8, 2021 |
| SPACE ENVIRONMENT TECHNOLOGIES | $245.2K | 3 | 1 | 2.3% | Feb 4, 2020 |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. | $200.0K | 3 | 1 | 1.8% | Apr 22, 2019 |
| CIWEC CLINIC TRAVEL MEDICINE CENTER | $140.0K | 2 | 1 | 1.3% | Jul 23, 2020 |
| HACETTEPE UNIVERSITESI BILIMSEL ARASTIRMA PROJELERI KOORDINASYON BIRIMI | $64.7K | 2 | 1 | 0.6% | Jan 10, 2023 |
| TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY | $15.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% | Sep 24, 2019 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AJ16?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $6.17M | 32 | 5 | 56.7% |
| 561110 | OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | $3.42M | 26 | 1 | 31.5% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $1.99M | 16 | 2 | 18.3% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $15.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 115310 | SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR FORESTRY | $11.3K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $4.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541713 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NANOTECHNOLOGY | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541710 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES | $0 | 3 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES | -$200 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AJ16?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $5.76M | 36 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $1.37M | 31 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $3.34M | 27 |
| COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT | $394.5K | 10 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AJ16?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP470109C0009 | BUYCASTINGS.COM, INC. | May 28, 2025 | -$997.2K | 541330 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA)DCMA OHIO RIVER VALLEY |
| W81XWH18P0114 | CHEROKEE NATION ASSURANCE, L.L.C. | Apr 2, 2025 | -$439.7K | 541715 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITY |
| W81XWH20C0148 | THE BENJAMIN WILLIAM MKAPA HI V/AIDS FOUNDATION | Jan 29, 2025 | $0 | 541690 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITY |
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 $10.87M market as addressable.