01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AJ91 R&D- General Science/Technology: Other (Basic Research) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AJ91
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- General Science/Technology: Other (Basic Research) across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AJ91 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AJ91 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 | $10.49M | 448 | 99 | 14 | — |
| FY 2020 | $15.55M | 220 | 80 | 15 | +48.3% |
| FY 2021 | $25.76M | 65 | 40 | 14 | +65.6% |
| FY 2022 | $45.09M | 45 | 26 | 11 | +75.1% |
| FY 2023 | $26.62M | 23 | 19 | 10 | −41.0% |
| FY 2024 | -$90.3K | 8 | 8 | 5 | −100.3% |
| FY 2025 | -$99.3K | 12 | 7 | 5 | −10.0% |
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 AIR FORCE | 5700 | $59.29M | 25 | 4 | 48.1% |
| INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE | 7527 | $39.32M | 6 | 1 | 31.9% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $8.25M | 37 | 14 | 6.7% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $4.65M | 86 | 27 | 3.8% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $3.01M | 26 | 5 | 2.4% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $2.63M | 10 | 3 | 2.1% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $2.49M | 60 | 11 | 2.0% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $2.08M | 21 | 3 | 1.7% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $681.3K | 6 | 1 | 0.6% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $557.5K | 507 | 73 | 0.5% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AJ91?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA8640 DOD AFLCMC WWZK | FA8640 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $59.23M | 20 | 1 | 48.0% |
| DIVISION OF ACQUISITIONS POLICY HQ | 75H704 | INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE | $39.32M | 6 | 1 | 31.9% |
| SCI TECH ACQ DIV | 70RSAT | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $8.25M | 37 | 14 | 6.7% |
| FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | 75F401 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | $2.63M | 10 | 3 | 2.1% |
| RPO EAST (36C24E) | 36C24E | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $2.18M | 53 | 10 | 1.8% |
| W6QK ACC-APG DURHAM | W911NF | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $1.95M | 16 | 2 | 1.6% |
| NASA ARMSTRONG FLIGHT RESEARCH CNTR | 80AFRC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $1.90M | 7 | 2 | 1.5% |
| NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER | 80GRC0 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $1.68M | 22 | 2 | 1.4% |
| NSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISION | N00174 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $1.25M | 17 | 1 | 1.0% |
| NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER | 80NSSC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $1.05M | 46 | 20 | 0.9% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AJ91 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOEING COMPANY, THE | $59.23M | 20 | 1 | 48.0% | Jun 29, 2023 |
| THE MITRE CORPORATION | $39.32M | 6 | 1 | 31.9% | Oct 21, 2022 |
| DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | $3.08M | 5 | 2 | 2.5% | Apr 4, 2023 |
| IDSS HOLDINGS, INC. | $2.22M | 6 | 1 | 1.8% | Nov 23, 2021 |
| BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC. | $1.90M | 6 | 1 | 1.5% | Dec 21, 2021 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, THE | $1.88M | 11 | 1 | 1.5% | Aug 25, 2023 |
| AMERICAN SUPERCONDUCTOR CORPORATION | $1.68M | 21 | 1 | 1.4% | Jul 18, 2022 |
| CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY | $1.30M | 5 | 1 | 1.1% | Jun 5, 2024 |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR ENGINEERING EDUCATION | $1.25M | 17 | 1 | 1.0% | Apr 24, 2025 |
| NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES | $1.20M | 11 | 2 | 1.0% | Apr 23, 2024 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AJ91?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 336411 | AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING | $59.23M | 20 | 1 | 48.0% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $40.07M | 23 | 8 | 32.5% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $10.03M | 111 | 35 | 8.1% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $5.51M | 73 | 5 | 4.5% |
| 541219 | OTHER ACCOUNTING SERVICES | $2.16M | 2 | 1 | 1.7% |
| 334516 | ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $1.30M | 6 | 2 | 1.1% |
| 622110 | GENERAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HOSPITALS | $918.9K | 3 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $452.5K | 14 | 6 | 0.4% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $410.6K | 8 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $339.9K | 7 | 3 | 0.3% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AJ91?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $100.90M | 541 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $17.16M | 146 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $3.29M | 125 |
| COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT | $1.90M | 7 |
| BPA CALL | $64.0K | 2 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AJ91?
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 $123.32M market as addressable.