01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AQ91 R&D- Social Services: Other (Basic Research) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AQ91
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Social Services: 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 AQ91 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AQ91 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$2.4K
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $829.0K | 16 | 6 | 5 | — |
| FY 2020 | $288.6K | 8 | 4 | 3 | −65.2% |
| FY 2021 | $219.9K | 6 | 4 | 3 | −23.8% |
| FY 2022 | $540.1K | 13 | 1 | 1 | +145.6% |
| FY 2023 | $246.3K | 11 | 1 | 1 | −54.4% |
| FY 2024 | -$75.9K | 6 | 1 | 1 | −130.8% |
| FY 2025 | -$2.4K | 1 | 1 | 1 | +96.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | 6920 | $2.04M | 47 | 2 | 99.9% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $50.0K | 4 | 2 | 2.4% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $5.7K | 2 | 1 | 0.3% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | -$847 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | -$2.4K | 1 | 1 | -0.1% |
| DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES | 1406 | -$49.9K | 4 | 1 | -2.4% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AQ91?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 692L79 DOT FAA TECHNICAL CENTER | 692L79 | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | $1.33M | 18 | 1 | 65.1% |
| 692M15 ACQUISITION & GRANTS, AAQ600 | 692M15 | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | $710.4K | 28 | 1 | 34.7% |
| USAID/CAUCASUS/GEORGIA | 720114 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $50.0K | 3 | 1 | 2.4% |
| 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250) | 36C250 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $5.7K | 2 | 1 | 0.3% |
| CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES | 75D301 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | $0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| IBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004) | 140D04 | DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| USAID/PAKISTAN | 720391 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | -$4 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 6973FK MIKE MONRONEY AERO CNTR | 6973FK | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | -$10 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NHLBI | 75N920 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | -$847 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| NSWC CARDEROCK | N00167 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | -$2.4K | 1 | 1 | -0.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AQ91 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSOFT TECHNOLOGY COMPANY | $2.04M | 46 | 1 | 99.9% | Nov 3, 2023 |
| EDUCATION POLICY AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATION | $50.0K | 3 | 1 | 2.4% | Dec 19, 2019 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS | $5.7K | 2 | 1 | 0.3% | Aug 18, 2020 |
| MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Oct 27, 2020 |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (INC) | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Nov 30, 2020 |
| BEFARE | -$4 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Sep 11, 2020 |
| RESPONSE APPLICATIONS LLC | -$10 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Aug 10, 2019 |
| SOCIAL SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | -$847 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Dec 13, 2018 |
| EAP CONSULTANTS, INC | -$2.4K | 1 | 1 | -0.1% | May 1, 2025 |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, THE | -$49.9K | 4 | 1 | -2.4% | Jul 8, 2021 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AQ91?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $2.04M | 53 | 3 | 99.9% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $5.7K | 2 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 611310 | COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS | $0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | -$4 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | -$10 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | -$847 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 624190 | OTHER INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SERVICES | -$2.4K | 1 | 1 | -0.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AQ91?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $2.04M | 46 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $53.3K | 8 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | -$50.7K | 7 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AQ91?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N6554008P5074 | EAP CONSULTANTS, INC | May 1, 2025 | -$2.4K | 624190 | DEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CARDEROCK |
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 $2.05M market as addressable.