01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AV50 R&D-Mining Reclam Meths Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AV50
Federal contract activity classified under R&D-Mining Reclam Meths across FY 1981–FY 1987. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AV50 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AV50 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 1981–FY 1987 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 1981 | $241.0K | 4 | 2 | 2 | — |
| FY 1982 | $50.0K | 1 | 1 | 1 | −79.3% |
| FY 1983 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | −100.0% |
| FY 1984 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 1985 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 1986 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 1987 | $98.0K | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 1981–FY 1987.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUREAU OF MINES | 1432 | $269.0K | 5 | 2 | 69.2% |
| OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING, RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT | 1438 | $120.0K | 1 | 1 | 30.8% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AV50?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 1981–FY 1987.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF INTER/BUREAU OF MINES | 00001 | BUREAU OF MINES | $269.0K | 5 | 2 | 69.2% |
| 70 | 70 | OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING, RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT | $120.0K | 1 | 1 | 30.8% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AV50 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIRGINIA PLYTCHNIC INST/ST UNI | $256.0K | 4 | 1 | 65.8% | Sep 15, 1987 |
| SHERMAN & ASSOCIATES | $133.0K | 2 | 2 | 34.2% | May 15, 1981 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AV50?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AV50?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $171.0K | 4 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $218.0K | 2 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AV50?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00001198709DJ0178027 | VIRGINIA PLYTCHNIC INST/ST UNI | Sep 15, 1987 | $98.0K | Not reported | BUREAU OF MINESDEPT OF INTER/BUREAU OF MINES |
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 $389.0K market as addressable.