01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AR17 R&D- Space: Aeronautics/Space Technology (Commercialized) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AR17
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Space: Aeronautics/Space Technology (Commercialized) across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AR17 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AR17 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $10.46M | 16 | 7 | 2 | — |
| FY 2020 | $18.17M | 16 | 7 | 2 | +73.7% |
| FY 2021 | $38.27M | 12 | 4 | 2 | +110.6% |
| FY 2022 | $3.66M | 9 | 4 | 2 | −90.4% |
| FY 2023 | $15.93M | 15 | 4 | 2 | +335.0% |
| FY 2024 | $5.81M | 12 | 4 | 2 | −63.5% |
| FY 2025 | -$734.4K | 5 | 1 | 1 | −112.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $87.08M | 40 | 2 | 95.1% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $4.48M | 45 | 7 | 4.9% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AR17?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA8811 ASSRD ACSS TO SPC SSC/AAK-LA | FA8811 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $87.08M | 40 | 2 | 95.1% |
| NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER | 80MSFC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $4.03M | 26 | 1 | 4.4% |
| NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER | 80GRC0 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $330.0K | 3 | 1 | 0.4% |
| NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER | 80NSSC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $118.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| NASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTER | 80JSC0 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $2.0K | 12 | 2 | 0.0% |
| NASA KENNEDY SPACE CENTER | 80KSC0 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $0 | 3 | 2 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AR17 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | $84.28M | 37 | 1 | 92.1% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| MILLENNIUM ENGINEERING AND INTEGRATION CO. | $4.03M | 26 | 1 | 4.4% | Jan 17, 2024 |
| BLUE ORIGIN, LLC | $2.80M | 3 | 1 | 3.1% | Feb 24, 2020 |
| HARRIS CORPORATION | $330.0K | 3 | 1 | 0.4% | Feb 21, 2020 |
| SHAPEFIDELITY, INC. | $118.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% | Apr 1, 2020 |
| CRAIG TECHNOLOGIES AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $1.0K | 7 | 1 | 0.0% | Jul 30, 2024 |
| AIRBUS DS SPACE SYSTEMS, INC. | $1.0K | 5 | 1 | 0.0% | Aug 7, 2024 |
| SIERRA NEVADA CORPORATION | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% | Jul 25, 2022 |
| SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Jul 9, 2019 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AR17?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $84.28M | 37 | 1 | 92.1% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $4.03M | 38 | 3 | 4.4% |
| 481212 | NONSCHEDULED CHARTERED FREIGHT AIR TRANSPORTATION | $2.80M | 3 | 1 | 3.1% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $118.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AR17?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $84.28M | 49 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $6.83M | 29 |
| FUNDED SPACE ACT AGREEMENT | $0 | 3 |
| COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT | $330.0K | 3 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $118.0K | 1 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AR17?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA881119F0003 | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | Sep 15, 2025 | $45.4K | 541712 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8811 ASSRD ACSS TO SPC SSC/AAK-LA |
| FA881119F0003 | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | May 13, 2025 | -$745.7K | 541712 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8811 ASSRD ACSS TO SPC SSC/AAK-LA |
| FA881119F0003 | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | Apr 23, 2025 | $523.8K | 541712 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8811 ASSRD ACSS TO SPC SSC/AAK-LA |
| FA881119F0003 | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | Mar 5, 2025 | -$2.23M | 541712 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8811 ASSRD ACSS TO SPC SSC/AAK-LA |
| FA881119F0003 | PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC. | Oct 22, 2024 | $1.67M | 541712 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8811 ASSRD ACSS TO SPC SSC/AAK-LA |
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 $91.56M market as addressable.