01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AJ21 R&D- General Science/Technology: Mathematical/Computer Sciences (Basic Research) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AJ21
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- General Science/Technology: Mathematical/Computer Sciences (Basic Research) across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AJ21 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AJ21 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$63.1K
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $16.55M | 36 | 26 | 7 | — |
| FY 2020 | $17.37M | 31 | 15 | 8 | +5.0% |
| FY 2021 | $4.99M | 27 | 13 | 6 | −71.3% |
| FY 2022 | $943.5K | 12 | 11 | 5 | −81.1% |
| FY 2023 | $479.2K | 7 | 5 | 5 | −49.2% |
| FY 2024 | -$44.0K | 7 | 5 | 3 | −109.2% |
| FY 2025 | -$63.1K | 4 | 4 | 3 | −43.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $29.28M | 39 | 5 | 72.8% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $4.85M | 39 | 16 | 12.0% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $3.26M | 8 | 2 | 8.1% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $3.12M | 9 | 2 | 7.8% |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | $58.2K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $37.8K | 5 | 2 | 0.1% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $36.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | -$9.8K | 3 | 2 | 0.0% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | -$191.7K | 2 | 1 | -0.5% |
| DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | 9763 | -$205.4K | 15 | 8 | -0.5% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AJ21?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIWC PACIFIC | N66001 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $29.20M | 35 | 4 | 72.6% |
| W6QK ACC-APG DURHAM | W911NF | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $4.85M | 38 | 15 | 12.0% |
| SCI TECH ACQ DIV | 70RSAT | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $3.26M | 8 | 2 | 8.1% |
| FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | 75F401 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | $3.12M | 9 | 2 | 7.8% |
| NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY | N00173 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $74.2K | 4 | 1 | 0.2% |
| FREER/SACKLER GALLERIES OF ART | 333182 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | $58.2K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| FA8684 AFLCMC RODK | FA8684 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $53.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| NIH NCI | 75N910 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $36.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| DCMA MID-ATLANTIC | S2404A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| HQ DEF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY | S5102A | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | $0 | 4 | 3 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AJ21 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAYTHEON BBN TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | $12.84M | 14 | 2 | 31.9% | Sep 12, 2024 |
| NOBLIS, INC. | $6.33M | 8 | 1 | 15.7% | Dec 6, 2021 |
| CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC., THE | $5.88M | 9 | 1 | 14.6% | Dec 2, 2021 |
| GINKGO BIOWORKS, INC. | $4.11M | 9 | 1 | 10.2% | Nov 7, 2021 |
| GRAMMATECH, INC. | $2.82M | 4 | 1 | 7.0% | Oct 7, 2021 |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, THE | $2.24M | 6 | 1 | 5.6% | Aug 22, 2024 |
| TECHNOLOGY HOLDING, LLC | $1.30M | 9 | 1 | 3.2% | Sep 16, 2022 |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | $884.8K | 3 | 1 | 2.2% | Apr 14, 2025 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. | $697.8K | 7 | 1 | 1.7% | Apr 5, 2022 |
| INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION, INC. | $650.0K | 5 | 2 | 1.6% | Mar 5, 2024 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AJ21?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $36.45M | 82 | 20 | 90.6% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $2.24M | 6 | 1 | 5.6% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $884.8K | 3 | 1 | 2.2% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $816.5K | 21 | 10 | 2.0% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $58.2K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 532490 | OTHER COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LEASING | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541710 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | -$25.9K | 6 | 2 | -0.1% |
| 541513 | COMPUTER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES | -$191.7K | 2 | 1 | -0.5% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AJ21?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $39.37M | 105 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.03M | 14 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | -$180.9K | 5 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AJ21?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W15P7T11CT602 | THE KEYW CORPORATION | Sep 25, 2025 | $0 | 541712 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA)DCMA MID-ATLANTIC |
| W911QY08C0028 | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED | Aug 23, 2025 | $0 | 541712 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA)HQ DEF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY |
| 75F40119C10137 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | Apr 14, 2025 | -$32.8K | 541519 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATIONFDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS |
| N0017317C2009 | CYBER 20/20, INC. | Mar 31, 2025 | -$30.3K | 541712 | DEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY |
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 $40.23M market as addressable.