01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AQ92 R&D- Social Services: Other (Applied Research/Exploratory Development) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AQ92
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Social Services: Other (Applied Research/Exploratory Development) across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AQ92 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AQ92 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$867.3K
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $14.04M | 36 | 3 | 2 | — |
| FY 2020 | $17.01M | 47 | 5 | 3 | +21.1% |
| FY 2021 | $18.96M | 35 | 4 | 3 | +11.4% |
| FY 2022 | $15.45M | 31 | 3 | 2 | −18.5% |
| FY 2023 | $14.03M | 30 | 4 | 2 | −9.2% |
| FY 2024 | $6.01M | 31 | 4 | 2 | −57.2% |
| FY 2025 | -$867.3K | 11 | 2 | 2 | −114.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | 6940 | $64.15M | 205 | 3 | 75.8% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $20.23M | 10 | 1 | 23.9% |
| FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | 7524 | $251.8K | 5 | 1 | 0.3% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | -$1.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AQ92?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION | 693JJ9 | NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | $64.15M | 205 | 3 | 75.8% |
| SCI TECH ACQ DIV | 70RSAT | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $20.23M | 10 | 1 | 23.9% |
| FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS | 75F401 | FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION | $251.8K | 5 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245) | 36C245 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | -$1.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AQ92 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC. | $63.74M | 186 | 1 | 75.3% | Sep 22, 2025 |
| DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP | $20.23M | 10 | 1 | 23.9% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, THE | $266.6K | 13 | 1 | 0.3% | Sep 25, 2024 |
| INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING ASSOCIATES, INC. | $251.8K | 5 | 1 | 0.3% | Mar 5, 2021 |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA, THE | $143.8K | 6 | 1 | 0.2% | Feb 8, 2024 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND | -$1.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Jun 24, 2020 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AQ92?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES | $63.74M | 186 | 1 | 75.3% |
| 541219 | OTHER ACCOUNTING SERVICES | $20.23M | 10 | 1 | 23.9% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $266.6K | 13 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $251.8K | 5 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 622110 | GENERAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HOSPITALS | $143.8K | 6 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | -$1.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AQ92?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $84.14M | 206 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $495.6K | 14 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | -$1.0K | 1 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AQ92?
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 $84.63M market as addressable.