01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AJ76 R&D- General Science/Technology: Social Sciences (Management/Support) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AJ76
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- General Science/Technology: Social 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 AJ76 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AJ76 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 | $2.31M | 11 | 7 | 5 | — |
| FY 2020 | $1.82M | 17 | 10 | 7 | −21.2% |
| FY 2021 | $972.8K | 8 | 6 | 3 | −46.5% |
| FY 2022 | $1.15M | 6 | 3 | 2 | +17.7% |
| FY 2023 | -$5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | −100.0% |
| FY 2024 | -$1.19M | 2 | 2 | 2 | −26,442,747.1% |
| FY 2025 | -$693.5K | 2 | 2 | 1 | +41.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS | 1550 | $2.88M | 14 | 2 | 66.0% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $683.4K | 17 | 3 | 15.7% |
| NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | 4900 | $427.0K | 5 | 1 | 9.8% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $274.0K | 2 | 1 | 6.3% |
| OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | 1501 | $50.0K | 3 | 1 | 1.1% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $45.4K | 6 | 2 | 1.0% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AJ76?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OJP NATIONAL INSTITUTE JUSTICE | 15PNJD | OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS | $2.88M | 14 | 2 | 66.0% |
| SAC FREDERICK (36C10X) | 36C10X | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $458.9K | 5 | 1 | 10.5% |
| DIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORT | 491004 | NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | $427.0K | 5 | 1 | 9.8% |
| SCI TECH ACQ DIV | 70RSAT | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $274.0K | 2 | 1 | 6.3% |
| 248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248) | 36C248 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $172.2K | 9 | 1 | 4.0% |
| 241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241) | 36C241 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $52.3K | 3 | 1 | 1.2% |
| U.S. ATTORNEYS OFFICE-PA(E) (USA66) | 15JA66 | OFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONS | $50.0K | 3 | 1 | 1.1% |
| NAVAL WAR COLLEGE | N00124 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $45.4K | 6 | 2 | 1.0% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AJ76 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | $1.90M | 9 | 2 | 43.7% | Aug 4, 2025 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES,LLC | $1.25M | 7 | 1 | 28.7% | Aug 13, 2025 |
| PILOT CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. | $458.9K | 5 | 1 | 10.5% | Feb 16, 2021 |
| FORS MARSH GROUP LLC | $427.0K | 5 | 1 | 9.8% | Aug 29, 2023 |
| BROOKS REHABILITATION CLINICAL RESEARCH CENTER | $172.2K | 9 | 1 | 4.0% | Apr 8, 2024 |
| O'BRIEN-MAZZA, DANIEL | $52.3K | 3 | 1 | 1.2% | May 6, 2021 |
| ROWAN UNIVERSITY | $50.0K | 3 | 1 | 1.1% | Apr 21, 2023 |
| RENDE, RICHARD | $32.1K | 4 | 1 | 0.7% | Jul 29, 2020 |
| MOVESCAPE CENTER LLC | $13.3K | 2 | 1 | 0.3% | Mar 17, 2020 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Aug 19, 2020 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AJ76?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $2.23M | 26 | 6 | 51.2% |
| 541219 | OTHER ACCOUNTING SERVICES | $1.63M | 7 | 1 | 37.4% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $326.3K | 5 | 2 | 7.5% |
| 622310 | SPECIALTY (EXCEPT PSYCHIATRIC AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE) HOSPITALS | $172.2K | 9 | 1 | 4.0% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AJ76?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $2.03M | 33 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $1.63M | 7 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $427.0K | 6 |
| BPA CALL | $274.0K | 2 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AJ76?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15PNJD19P00000001 | AMERICAN INDIAN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES,LLC | Aug 13, 2025 | -$693.5K | 541720 | OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMSOJP NATIONAL INSTITUTE JUSTICE |
| 15PNJD19F00000001 | RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | Aug 4, 2025 | $0 | 541219 | OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMSOJP NATIONAL INSTITUTE JUSTICE |
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 $4.36M market as addressable.