01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AR51 R&D-Space & Terrestrial-Research Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AR51
Federal contract activity classified under R&D-Space & Terrestrial-Research across FY 1980–FY 1986. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AR51 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AR51 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 1980–FY 1986 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 1980 | $39.0K | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| FY 1981 | $48.0K | 2 | 2 | 2 | +23.1% |
| FY 1982 | $32.0K | 1 | 1 | 1 | −33.3% |
| FY 1983 | $417.0K | 8 | 7 | 1 | +1,203.1% |
| FY 1984 | $308.0K | 10 | 8 | 1 | −26.1% |
| FY 1985 | $181.0K | 5 | 4 | 2 | −41.2% |
| FY 1986 | $74.0K | 1 | 1 | 1 | −59.1% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 1980–FY 1986.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $826.0K | 23 | 13 | 75.2% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $186.0K | 2 | 1 | 16.9% |
| NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | 1330 | $39.0K | 1 | 1 | 3.5% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $27.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.5% |
| GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | 1434 | $21.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.9% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AR51?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 1980–FY 1986.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER | GSFC0 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $413.0K | 14 | 7 | 37.6% |
| MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER | MSFC0 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $187.0K | 4 | 2 | 17.0% |
| LEWIS RESEARCH CENTER | LERC0 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $161.0K | 4 | 3 | 14.6% |
| OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH, HEADQU | E612A | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $112.0K | 1 | 1 | 10.2% |
| OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH | E610B | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $74.0K | 1 | 1 | 6.7% |
| LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER | LARC0 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $65.0K | 1 | 1 | 5.9% |
| DEPT OF COMM/NAT OCEAN AND ATMOS ADMIN | 000SA | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | $39.0K | 1 | 1 | 3.5% |
| DOD/DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE | HC060 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $27.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.5% |
| OFFICE OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS - SACRAMENTO | 00003 | GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | $21.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.9% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AR51 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ML98SNHE8XL1 | $189.0K | 5 | 1 | 17.2% | Oct 15, 1984 |
| Z1H9VJS8NG16 | $186.0K | 2 | 1 | 16.9% | Jan 15, 1986 |
| YRXVL4JYCEF5 | $155.0K | 3 | 1 | 14.1% | Jan 15, 1985 |
| L88SRK33JSR6 | $114.0K | 2 | 2 | 10.4% | Mar 15, 1983 |
| QZ53LKPWJMD3 | $83.0K | 2 | 1 | 7.6% | Jun 15, 1984 |
| SLNNVWDF8A42 | $66.0K | 4 | 1 | 6.0% | Apr 15, 1985 |
| SYSTEMS APPLIED SCIENCES CORP | $65.0K | 1 | 1 | 5.9% | Sep 15, 1984 |
| TX2DAGQPENZ5 | $60.0K | 1 | 1 | 5.5% | Mar 15, 1983 |
| RSMRS7QKXM87 | $45.0K | 1 | 1 | 4.1% | May 15, 1983 |
| RCNJEHZ83EV6 | $32.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.9% | Feb 15, 1982 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AR51?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AR51?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $624.0K | 15 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $289.0K | 11 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $186.0K | 2 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AR51?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E610B198601C0581N0001482K0183 | Not reported | Jan 15, 1986 | $74.0K | Not reported | DEPT OF THE NAVYOFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH |
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 $1.10M market as addressable.