01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AM12 International Affairs R&D Services; International Affairs; Applied Research Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AM12
Federal contract activity classified under International Affairs R&D Services; International Affairs; Applied Research across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AM12 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AM12 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$5.18M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $6.0K | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| FY 2020 | $2.55M | 32 | 11 | 1 | +42,059.3% |
| FY 2021 | $9.48M | 51 | 16 | 3 | +271.6% |
| FY 2022 | $12.72M | 76 | 17 | 4 | +34.2% |
| FY 2023 | $14.32M | 32 | 13 | 5 | +12.6% |
| FY 2024 | $7.30M | 25 | 12 | 5 | −49.0% |
| FY 2025 | $5.18M | 45 | 16 | 5 | −29.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $31.15M | 12 | 1 | 60.4% |
| DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA) | 9761 | $18.02M | 236 | 22 | 35.0% |
| UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | 9568 | $1.69M | 5 | 1 | 3.3% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $350.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.7% |
| USDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION | 1205 | $325.3K | 1 | 1 | 0.6% |
| US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | 1434 | $18.4K | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $6.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $3.7K | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | -$0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AM12?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USAID M/OAA | 7200AA | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $24.24M | 8 | 1 | 47.0% |
| DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY | HDTRA1 | DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY (DTRA) | $18.02M | 236 | 22 | 35.0% |
| BUREAU FOR RESILIENCE, ENVIRONMENT, AND FOOD SECURITY | 72REFS | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $6.91M | 4 | 1 | 13.4% |
| OFFICE OF CONTRACTS | 951700 | UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA, BBG | $1.69M | 5 | 1 | 3.3% |
| FA7146 SAF OC PK | FA7146 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $350.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.7% |
| USDA, OCP-POD-ACQ-MGMT-BRANCH-FTC | 123144 | USDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION | $325.3K | 1 | 1 | 0.6% |
| OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS-DENVER | 140G02 | US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | $18.4K | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
| W6QK ACC-RSA | W9124P | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $6.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $3.7K | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
| ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM | 19AQMM | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | -$0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AM12 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | $31.15M | 12 | 1 | 60.4% | Mar 12, 2025 |
| ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES, INC., THE | $4.71M | 32 | 1 | 9.1% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (INC) | $2.32M | 42 | 1 | 4.5% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| CENTER FOR A NEW AMERICAN SECURITY, INC | $1.84M | 14 | 1 | 3.6% | Jun 3, 2025 |
| GALLUP, INC. | $1.69M | 5 | 1 | 3.3% | May 27, 2025 |
| NATIONAL BUREAU OF ASIAN RESEARCH, THE | $1.58M | 14 | 1 | 3.1% | Jul 17, 2025 |
| HENRY L STIMSON CENTER | $1.50M | 25 | 1 | 2.9% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE | $1.21M | 29 | 1 | 2.3% | Aug 12, 2025 |
| PACIFIC FORUM INTERNATIONAL | $1.09M | 17 | 1 | 2.1% | Feb 24, 2025 |
| FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC | $674.0K | 7 | 1 | 1.3% | Feb 26, 2025 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AM12?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541219 | OTHER ACCOUNTING SERVICES | $31.15M | 12 | 1 | 60.4% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $8.23M | 55 | 10 | 16.0% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $8.21M | 145 | 15 | 15.9% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $1.22M | 9 | 3 | 2.4% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $1.05M | 20 | 4 | 2.0% |
| 928110 | NATIONAL SECURITY | $801.4K | 6 | 1 | 1.6% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $325.3K | 1 | 1 | 0.6% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $279.0K | 3 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 721110 | HOTELS (EXCEPT CASINO HOTELS) AND MOTELS | $180.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 541714 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | $87.4K | 4 | 1 | 0.2% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AM12?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $12.58M | 212 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $6.15M | 34 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $31.15M | 12 |
| BPA CALL | $1.69M | 5 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AM12?
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 $51.56M market as addressable.