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PSC AP72

Federal procurement snapshot for PSC AP72.

Award Count: 188
Obligations: $42,676,410.51

PSC Overview

PSC Code
AP72
Description
ATMOSPHERIC (APPLIED/EXPLORATORY)
Explanation
PSC AP72 points to an applied or exploratory research category, which usually means work moving beyond theory toward practical investigation or early development. Analysts can use it to isolate research with clearer operational direction than pure basic science.
Award Count
188
Total Obligations
$42,676,410.51

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 AP72 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.