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PSC AD36

Federal procurement snapshot for PSC AD36.

Award Count: 140
Obligations: $8,511,202.98

PSC Overview

PSC Code
AD36
Description
SUBSISTENCE (MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT)
Explanation
PSC AD36 points to a management or support category inside a technical subject area, which usually means coordination, oversight, or support functions rather than direct hands-on development. Analysts can use it to separate support spending from core research tasks.
Award Count
140
Total Obligations
$8,511,202.98

Analyst Note

This PSC item page gives a direct reference view for one Product Service Code from FPDS data.

Why It Matters

PSC codes are used to classify what the government bought, making them useful for market segmentation and procurement analysis.

Methodology

This page is derived from the PSC index artifact generated from grouped FPDS award data.

How to Use This PSC

  • Use PSC AD36 as a category filter when analyzing federal contract spending.
  • Compare agencies and vendors operating within the same PSC classification.
  • Track award volume and obligations for this procurement category over time in FPDS Query.
  • Use this code together with NAICS, agency, and date filters to narrow the market view.