01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AP31 R&D- Natural Resource: Mineral (Basic Research) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AP31
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Natural Resource: Mineral (Basic Research) across FY 2010–FY 2016. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AP31 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AP31 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2010–FY 2016 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$276
FY 2016| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2010 | $255.7K | 7 | 3 | 3 | — |
| FY 2011 | $81.5K | 3 | 3 | 2 | −68.1% |
| FY 2012 | $18.6K | 5 | 4 | 3 | −77.2% |
| FY 2013 | $9.5K | 1 | 1 | 1 | −48.8% |
| FY 2014 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | −100.0% |
| FY 2015 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2016 | -$276 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2010–FY 2016.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | 6800 | $320.8K | 8 | 1 | 87.9% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $81.6K | 4 | 2 | 22.4% |
| BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT | 1435 | -$2.5K | 1 | 1 | -0.7% |
| GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | 1434 | -$34.8K | 4 | 1 | -9.5% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AP31?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2010–FY 2016.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUPERFUND/RCRA REGIONAL PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS DIVISION (SRRPOD) | SCO00 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | $321.1K | 7 | 1 | 88.0% |
| REGION 4 UTAH ACQUISITION SUPPORT CENTER | 84N8 | FOREST SERVICE | $75.7K | 2 | 1 | 20.7% |
| NORTHWEST OREGON CONTRACTING AREA | 046W | FOREST SERVICE | $5.9K | 2 | 1 | 1.6% |
| SF PROC OPS DIVISION (SRRPOD) | 68HE0S | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY | -$276 | 1 | 1 | -0.1% |
| ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION | 00001 | BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT | -$2.5K | 1 | 1 | -0.7% |
| OFFICE OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS - RESTON | 00004 | GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | -$34.8K | 4 | 1 | -9.5% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AP31 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. | $320.8K | 8 | 1 | 87.9% | Apr 5, 2016 |
| CHRISTENSEN BROTHERS ROCK PRODUCTS, INC | $75.7K | 2 | 1 | 20.7% | Oct 4, 2011 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS | $5.9K | 2 | 1 | 1.6% | Nov 14, 2011 |
| DICKERSON, BARRY S | -$2.5K | 1 | 1 | -0.7% | Oct 22, 2009 |
| THEODORE, TED G | -$34.8K | 4 | 1 | -9.5% | May 23, 2012 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AP31?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $320.8K | 8 | 1 | 87.9% |
| 423320 | BRICK, STONE, AND RELATED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $75.7K | 2 | 1 | 20.7% |
| 541711 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY | $5.9K | 2 | 1 | 1.6% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | -$2.5K | 1 | 1 | -0.7% |
| 511199 | ALL OTHER PUBLISHERS | -$34.8K | 4 | 1 | -9.5% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AP31?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $44.3K | 9 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $320.8K | 8 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AP31?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPW10051 | APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. | Apr 5, 2016 | -$276 | 541712 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYSF PROC OPS DIVISION (SRRPOD) |
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 $365.1K market as addressable.