01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AS11 Transportation R&D Services; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, And Rail; Basic Research Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AS11
Federal contract activity classified under Transportation R&D Services; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, And Rail; Basic Research across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AS11 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AS11 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$57.44M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $550.8K | 14 | 10 | 6 | — |
| FY 2020 | $6.98M | 27 | 10 | 4 | +1,167.3% |
| FY 2021 | $41.76M | 111 | 59 | 13 | +498.3% |
| FY 2022 | $84.21M | 197 | 64 | 13 | +101.6% |
| FY 2023 | $106.93M | 331 | 76 | 15 | +27.0% |
| FY 2024 | $83.41M | 427 | 90 | 17 | −22.0% |
| FY 2025 | $57.44M | 386 | 84 | 17 | −31.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION | 6925 | $199.58M | 667 | 36 | 52.3% |
| NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | 6940 | $65.59M | 166 | 13 | 17.2% |
| FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION | 6930 | $60.84M | 370 | 50 | 16.0% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $41.48M | 15 | 3 | 10.9% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $2.44M | 10 | 3 | 0.6% |
| DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | 97DH | $2.34M | 5 | 1 | 0.6% |
| FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION | 6955 | $2.00M | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
| FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | 6920 | $1.95M | 19 | 4 | 0.5% |
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURTS | 9534 | $1.85M | 60 | 2 | 0.5% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $1.00M | 50 | 6 | 0.3% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AS11?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGT | 693JJ3 | FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION | $199.55M | 661 | 35 | 52.3% |
| 693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION | 693JJ9 | NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | $65.59M | 166 | 13 | 17.2% |
| 693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN | 693JJ6 | FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION | $60.84M | 370 | 50 | 16.0% |
| FA8641 PRES ALFT DIR AFLCMC WVBK | FA8641 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $41.48M | 15 | 3 | 10.9% |
| USAID/ARMENIA | 720111 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $2.41M | 5 | 1 | 0.6% |
| ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITY | HT9425 | DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) | $2.34M | 5 | 1 | 0.6% |
| 693195 OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MGT | 693195 | FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION | $2.00M | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
| DC COURTS | 95C678 | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURTS | $1.85M | 60 | 2 | 0.5% |
| 693KA9 CONTRACTING FOR SERVICES | 693KA9 | FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION | $1.57M | 6 | 1 | 0.4% |
| FCC BEAUMONT | 15B502 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $991.3K | 48 | 5 | 0.3% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AS11 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOBLIS, INC. | $70.10M | 129 | 1 | 18.4% | Aug 20, 2025 |
| ENSCO, INC. | $38.45M | 140 | 2 | 10.1% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY | $27.63M | 66 | 1 | 7.2% | Sep 27, 2025 |
| HERMEUS CORPORATION | $23.77M | 7 | 1 | 6.2% | Dec 18, 2024 |
| ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | $21.29M | 107 | 1 | 5.6% | Sep 23, 2025 |
| BOOM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $16.63M | 5 | 1 | 4.4% | Dec 18, 2023 |
| GENEX SYSTEMS LLC | $15.12M | 30 | 1 | 4.0% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | $14.88M | 39 | 2 | 3.9% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| LEIDOS, INC. | $12.23M | 67 | 1 | 3.2% | Sep 23, 2025 |
| ATI, INC. | $9.63M | 11 | 1 | 2.5% | May 5, 2025 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AS11?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $144.19M | 476 | 62 | 37.8% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $83.08M | 156 | 6 | 21.8% |
| 541380 | TESTING LABORATORIES AND SERVICES | $55.12M | 140 | 9 | 14.5% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $51.78M | 264 | 9 | 13.6% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $21.63M | 68 | 9 | 5.7% |
| 541690 | OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $7.24M | 37 | 2 | 1.9% |
| 541620 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES | $4.27M | 36 | 1 | 1.1% |
| 492110 | COURIERS AND EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICES | $3.00M | 59 | 4 | 0.8% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $1.62M | 16 | 5 | 0.4% |
| 485112 | COMMUTER RAIL SYSTEMS | $1.41M | 43 | 1 | 0.4% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AS11?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $237.11M | 762 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $87.42M | 295 |
| BPA CALL | $50.58M | 233 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $6.16M | 203 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AS11?
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 $381.27M market as addressable.