01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AL14 R&D- Income Security: Employment (Engineering Development) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AL14
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Income Security: Employment (Engineering Development) across FY 2008–FY 2014. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AL14 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AL14 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2008–FY 2014 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$138.0K
FY 2014| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2008 | $146.5K | 3 | 2 | 2 | — |
| FY 2009 | $112.9K | 9 | 4 | 3 | −22.9% |
| FY 2010 | $63.7K | 6 | 3 | 3 | −43.6% |
| FY 2011 | -$5.4K | 6 | 3 | 3 | −108.6% |
| FY 2012 | -$9.5K | 6 | 3 | 3 | −74.6% |
| FY 2013 | -$12.1K | 1 | 1 | 1 | −27.3% |
| FY 2014 | -$138.0K | 2 | 2 | 1 | −1,039.5% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2008–FY 2014.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $142.1K | 11 | 3 | 90.0% |
| BUREAU OF THE FISCAL SERVICE | 2036 | $123.4K | 3 | 1 | 78.2% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $97.7K | 12 | 1 | 61.9% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $45.2K | 1 | 1 | 28.6% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | -$250.5K | 6 | 1 | -158.6% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AL14?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2008–FY 2014.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W07V ENDIST NEW ORLEANS | W912P8 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $150.0K | 7 | 1 | 95.0% |
| W7ND USPFO ACTIVITY MD ARNG | W912K6 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $117.9K | 3 | 1 | 74.7% |
| TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST | 9A63 | FOREST SERVICE | $97.7K | 12 | 1 | 61.9% |
| PSB 3 | PD003 | BUREAU OF THE FISCAL SERVICE | $63.5K | 1 | 1 | 40.2% |
| PSB 2 | PD002 | BUREAU OF THE FISCAL SERVICE | $59.9K | 2 | 1 | 37.9% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 72000 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $45.2K | 1 | 1 | 28.6% |
| NATIONAL PROTECTION AND PROGRAMS ACQUISITION DIVISION | NPPD00 | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | -$69.4K | 1 | 1 | -44.0% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | SC001 | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | -$72.3K | 3 | 1 | -45.8% |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER | ITAC00 | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | -$108.8K | 2 | 1 | -68.9% |
| W00Y CONTR OFC DODAAC | W911W4 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | -$125.8K | 1 | 1 | -79.7% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AL14 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INX INCORPORATED | $150.0K | 7 | 1 | 95.0% | Jul 31, 2009 |
| GLOBAL NETWORKERS INCORPORATED | $123.4K | 3 | 1 | 78.2% | Sep 19, 2012 |
| BIOMEDICAL PERSONNEL SERVICES, INC. | $117.9K | 3 | 1 | 74.7% | May 14, 2014 |
| NORTHSTAR TECHNOLOGY CORP. | $97.7K | 12 | 1 | 61.9% | Jan 23, 2013 |
| FOREIGN CONTRACTOR (UNDISCLOSED) | $45.2K | 1 | 1 | 28.6% | Sep 16, 2008 |
| TASC, INC | -$125.8K | 1 | 1 | -79.7% | Apr 9, 2014 |
| TWD & ASSOCIATES, INC. | -$250.5K | 6 | 1 | -158.6% | Aug 19, 2012 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AL14?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $117.9K | 3 | 1 | 74.7% |
| 423430 | COMPUTER AND COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $101.3K | 5 | 1 | 64.1% |
| 561320 | TEMPORARY HELP SERVICES | $97.7K | 12 | 1 | 61.9% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $48.7K | 2 | 1 | 30.8% |
| 561311 | EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT AGENCIES | $45.2K | 1 | 1 | 28.6% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | -$2.4K | 4 | 2 | -1.5% |
| 561310 | EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT AGENCIES | -$250.5K | 6 | 1 | -158.6% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AL14?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| BPA CALL | -$79.0K | 15 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | -$98.3K | 9 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $335.2K | 9 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AL14?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W912K609P0124 | BIOMEDICAL PERSONNEL SERVICES, INC. | May 14, 2014 | -$12.2K | 541990 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW7ND USPFO ACTIVITY MD ARNG |
| 0048 | TASC, INC | Apr 9, 2014 | -$125.8K | 541511 | DEPT OF THE ARMYW00Y CONTR OFC DODAAC |
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 $157.9K market as addressable.