01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AS21 Transportation R&D Services; Aerospace Research; Basic Research Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AS21
Federal contract activity classified under Transportation R&D Services; Aerospace Research; Basic Research across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AS21 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AS21 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$4.88M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $10.23M | 31 | 5 | 3 | — |
| FY 2020 | $9.91M | 54 | 8 | 4 | −3.1% |
| FY 2021 | $6.84M | 44 | 9 | 4 | −31.0% |
| FY 2022 | $1.12M | 23 | 7 | 4 | −83.7% |
| FY 2023 | $8.68M | 67 | 11 | 7 | +678.3% |
| FY 2024 | $6.54M | 49 | 9 | 6 | −24.6% |
| FY 2025 | $4.88M | 50 | 9 | 5 | −25.4% |
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 | $24.66M | 190 | 8 | 51.2% |
| FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | 6920 | $18.79M | 95 | 2 | 39.0% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $2.86M | 9 | 5 | 5.9% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $1.06M | 7 | 2 | 2.2% |
| FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION | 6925 | $327.6K | 4 | 3 | 0.7% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $250.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.5% |
| OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | 6901 | $184.4K | 6 | 2 | 0.4% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $34.7K | 4 | 2 | 0.1% |
| NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | 1443 | $31.5K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AS21?
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 | $24.66M | 190 | 8 | 51.2% |
| 692M15 ACQUISITION & GRANTS, AAQ600 | 692M15 | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | $18.79M | 95 | 2 | 39.0% |
| NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER | 80GRC0 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $2.50M | 5 | 1 | 5.2% |
| 0408 AQ HQ CONTRACT | W56KGZ | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $1.06M | 7 | 2 | 2.2% |
| NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER | 80NSSC | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $355.5K | 4 | 4 | 0.7% |
| 693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGT | 693JJ3 | FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION | $327.6K | 4 | 3 | 0.7% |
| NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER | N68936 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $250.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 693JK4 OST | 693JK4 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | $98.7K | 3 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 6913G6 VOLPE NATL. TRANS. SYS CNTR | 6913G6 | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY | $85.7K | 3 | 1 | 0.2% |
| USAID/WEST AFRICA REGIONAL | 720624 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $57.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AS21 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPHA TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE INC. | $19.56M | 153 | 1 | 40.6% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| DIAKON SOLUTIONS LLC | $16.54M | 90 | 1 | 34.3% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $2.50M | 5 | 1 | 5.2% | Dec 19, 2023 |
| GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY | $2.47M | 19 | 1 | 5.1% | Sep 18, 2024 |
| WOOLPERT, INC. | $2.25M | 5 | 1 | 4.7% | Aug 27, 2025 |
| LIGHTS VISIONS COMPANY | $993.7K | 4 | 1 | 2.1% | Dec 6, 2022 |
| DYNAMIC SCIENCE, INC. | $771.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.6% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| CRASH RESEARCH & ANALYSIS, INC. | $765.3K | 1 | 1 | 1.6% | Aug 12, 2025 |
| SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE | $693.8K | 6 | 1 | 1.4% | Jul 7, 2025 |
| EDAG, INC. | $393.3K | 7 | 1 | 0.8% | Sep 30, 2023 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AS21?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $39.65M | 277 | 6 | 82.3% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $5.10M | 13 | 4 | 10.6% |
| 541910 | MARKETING RESEARCH AND PUBLIC OPINION POLLING | $1.54M | 2 | 2 | 3.2% |
| 532112 | PASSENGER CAR LEASING | $1.06M | 7 | 2 | 2.2% |
| 336412 | AIRCRAFT ENGINE AND ENGINE PARTS MANUFACTURING | $249.7K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $233.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 561990 | ALL OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES | $98.7K | 3 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $85.7K | 3 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 334220 | RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $80.7K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 423110 | AUTOMOBILE AND OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $57.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AS21?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $25.61M | 195 |
| BPA CALL | $17.60M | 97 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $919.2K | 18 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $4.07M | 8 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AS21?
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 $48.19M market as addressable.