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PSC AP53

Federal procurement snapshot for PSC AP53.

Award Count: 184
Obligations: $14,113,408.45

PSC Overview

PSC Code
AP53
Description
MARINE AND OCEANOGRAPHIC (ADVANCED)
Explanation
PSC AP53 points to an advanced development category, indicating more mature technical work than basic or exploratory research. In spending analysis, this often signals later-stage development inside an R&D program area.
Award Count
184
Total Obligations
$14,113,408.45

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 AP53 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.