01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AP30 R&D-Nat Resource-Mineral Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AP30
Federal contract activity classified under R&D-Nat Resource-Mineral across FY 1982–FY 1988. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AP30 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AP30 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 1982–FY 1988 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$213.0K
FY 1988| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 1982 | $160.0K | 3 | 3 | 2 | — |
| FY 1983 | $225.0K | 1 | 1 | 1 | +40.6% |
| FY 1984 | $75.0K | 1 | 1 | 1 | −66.7% |
| FY 1985 | $137.0K | 3 | 3 | 2 | +82.7% |
| FY 1986 | $1.43M | 6 | 6 | 3 | +946.0% |
| FY 1987 | $318.0K | 3 | 3 | 2 | −77.8% |
| FY 1988 | $213.0K | 2 | 2 | 1 | −33.0% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 1982–FY 1988.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $1.43M | 3 | 2 | 55.6% |
| BUREAU OF MINES | 1432 | $751.0K | 9 | 6 | 29.3% |
| ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR FOSSIL ENERGY | 8944 | $225.0K | 1 | 1 | 8.8% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 1226 | $146.0K | 5 | 5 | 5.7% |
| GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | 1434 | $14.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AP30?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 1982–FY 1988.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEVADA OPERATIONS OFFICE | 00008 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $1.20M | 1 | 1 | 46.9% |
| DEPT OF INTER/BUREAU OF MINES | 00001 | BUREAU OF MINES | $751.0K | 9 | 6 | 29.3% |
| PITTSBURGH ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CENTER | 00022 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $450.0K | 3 | 1 | 17.6% |
| DEPT OF AGRIC/FOREST SERVICE | 005K3 | FOREST SERVICE | $88.0K | 1 | 1 | 3.4% |
| DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOREST SERVICE | 082AT | FOREST SERVICE | $41.0K | 3 | 3 | 1.6% |
| DEPT OF AGRIC/FOREST SERVICE | 06392 | FOREST SERVICE | $17.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.7% |
| OFFICE OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS - SACRAMENTO | 00003 | GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | $14.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AP30 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJL3EYBNPLW5 | $1.20M | 1 | 1 | 46.9% | Nov 15, 1985 |
| PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV INC | $450.0K | 3 | 2 | 17.6% | Feb 15, 1987 |
| PRICE WATERHOUSE | $244.0K | 3 | 1 | 9.5% | Sep 15, 1987 |
| ZKRFEF3Q5SK9 | $191.0K | 1 | 1 | 7.5% | Sep 15, 1988 |
| U88LA26W9XK6 | $123.0K | 1 | 1 | 4.8% | Sep 15, 1986 |
| FAUCETT JACK ASSOCIATES INC | $116.0K | 2 | 1 | 4.5% | Aug 15, 1987 |
| TUSS CRUSHING | $88.0K | 1 | 1 | 3.4% | Jul 15, 1982 |
| PKFJZHG2MLG9 | $55.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.1% | Jan 15, 1982 |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY THE | $25.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.0% | Jun 15, 1986 |
| PJCAJKLNMG42 | $22.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.9% | Sep 15, 1988 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AP30?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AP30?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $2.41M | 16 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $152.0K | 3 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AP30?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00001198809DJ0189013 | Not reported | Sep 15, 1988 | $191.0K | Not reported | BUREAU OF MINESDEPT OF INTER/BUREAU OF MINES |
| 00001198809BJ0189032 | Not reported | Sep 15, 1988 | $22.0K | Not reported | BUREAU OF MINESDEPT OF INTER/BUREAU OF MINES |
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 $2.56M market as addressable.