01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AR53 R&D-Space & Terrestrial-Adv Dev Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AR53
Federal contract activity classified under R&D-Space & Terrestrial-Adv Dev across FY 1985–FY 1988. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AR53 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AR53 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 1985–FY 1988 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$1.18M
FY 1988| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 1985 | $830.0K | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| FY 1986 | $650.0K | 2 | 1 | 1 | −21.7% |
| FY 1987 | $25.0K | 1 | 1 | 1 | −96.2% |
| FY 1988 | $1.18M | 5 | 2 | 2 | +4,600.0% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 1985–FY 1988.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $2.13M | 7 | 1 | 79.5% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $550.0K | 2 | 1 | 20.5% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AR53?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 1985–FY 1988.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEADQUARTERS PROCUREMENT SERVICES | 00001 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $2.13M | 7 | 1 | 79.5% |
| DOD/DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE | HR100 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $550.0K | 2 | 1 | 20.5% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AR53 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | $2.13M | 7 | 1 | 79.5% | Jul 15, 1988 |
| GWKMNJ89SCC5 | $550.0K | 2 | 1 | 20.5% | Jul 15, 1988 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AR53?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AR53?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $2.11M | 6 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $775.0K | 2 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | -$200.0K | 1 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AR53?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00001198807BAC0184NE32123 | Not reported | Jul 15, 1988 | $75.0K | Not reported | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFHEADQUARTERS PROCUREMENT SERVICES |
| HR100198807C0134F3361588C5407 | Not reported | Jul 15, 1988 | -$200.0K | Not reported | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDOD/DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE |
| HR100198805D0125F3361588C5407 | Not reported | May 15, 1988 | $750.0K | Not reported | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCEDOD/DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE |
| 00001198801BAC0184NE32123 | Not reported | Jan 15, 1988 | $460.0K | Not reported | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFHEADQUARTERS PROCUREMENT SERVICES |
| 00001198711BAC0184NE32123 | Not reported | Nov 15, 1987 | $90.0K | Not reported | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFHEADQUARTERS PROCUREMENT SERVICES |
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 $2.68M market as addressable.