PSC AC12: National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense – Military; Applied Research
Service code
Code facts
- Spend category
- Research and Development
- Part of
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- AC
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- Contract awards
- 762 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $5,228,355,048 In FY2025
PSC codes and definitions come from the GSA PSC Manual and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $1,532,665 |
| FY2026 | $5,195,150,343 |
| FY2025 | $5,228,355,048 |
| FY2024 | $5,249,214,927 |
| FY2023 | $3,545,271,924 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advanced Technology International | $975,197,421 | |
| 2 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $236,269,241 | |
| 3 | Institute For Defense Analyses | $226,804,076 | |
| 4 | Corvid Technologies, LLC | $188,786,665 | |
| 5 | Raytheon Company | $142,436,553 | |
| 6 | The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC | $136,480,912 | |
| 7 | Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. | $130,142,368 | |
| 8 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | $90,297,262 | |
| 9 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $84,734,300 | |
| 10 | University Of Dayton | $74,791,092 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of PSC AC12 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Army | $1,796,491,885 | |
| 2 | Office of the Secretary of Defense | $1,125,164,487 | |
| 3 | Air Force | $1,075,248,580 | |
| 4 | Department of the Navy | $833,958,756 | |
| 5 | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | $302,405,636 | |
| 6 | Washington Headquarters Service | $34,398,237 | |
| 7 | Defense Threat Reduction Agency | $8,841,419 | |
| 8 | US Cyber Command | $6,607,427 | |
| 9 | Defense Security Cooperation Agency | $4,000,000 | |
| 10 | US Special Operations Command | $3,500,000 |
Top NAICS codes by obligations
| Rank | NAICS code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $2,601,947,993 | |
| 2 | 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $231,053,308 | |
| 3 | 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) | $188,272,738 | |
| 4 | 336414 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $165,804,670 | |
| 5 | 541330 Engineering Services | $73,785,593 | |
| 6 | 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services | $57,081,685 | |
| 7 | 541519 Other Computer Related Services | $46,255,566 | |
| 8 | 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $41,523,493 | |
| 9 | 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $27,074,559 | |
| 10 | 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation | $24,404,588 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Carolina | $951,700,730 | |
| 2 | Virginia | $866,416,100 | |
| 3 | Ohio | $471,411,504 | |
| 4 | California | $427,104,964 | |
| 5 | Arizona | $385,061,189 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | $309,500,508 | |
| 7 | Maryland | $261,220,604 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | $202,051,973 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $179,139,505 | |
| 10 | Florida | $125,091,630 | |
| 11 | New York | $119,561,276 | |
| 12 | Connecticut | $110,096,970 | |
| 13 | Colorado | $79,053,353 | |
| 14 | Texas | $76,575,668 | |
| 15 | Minnesota | $76,148,048 | |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $66,177,699 | |
| 17 | Alabama | $57,119,361 | |
| 18 | Michigan | $53,293,979 | |
| 19 | New Mexico | $45,947,441 | |
| 20 | Georgia | $35,631,147 | |
| 21 | District of Columbia | $34,763,204 | |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $32,212,265 | |
| 23 | West Virginia | $29,629,906 | |
| 24 | Washington | $27,763,238 | |
| 25 | South Dakota | $22,850,000 | |
| 26 | Hawaii | $15,184,326 | |
| 27 | Tennessee | $14,917,181 | |
| 28 | Indiana | $13,111,184 | |
| 29 | Idaho | $11,656,325 | |
| 30 | Louisiana | $9,299,970 | |
| 31 | Illinois | $8,482,838 | |
| 32 | Utah | $7,917,454 | |
| 33 | Missouri | $7,603,399 | |
| 34 | Delaware | $6,614,731 | |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $5,983,643 | |
| 36 | Rhode Island | $5,099,974 | |
| 37 | Nevada | $4,611,590 | |
| 38 | Montana | $3,626,619 | |
| 39 | Nebraska | $3,442,134 | |
| 40 | North Dakota | $1,999,858 | |
| 41 | Maine | $1,366,841 | |
| 42 | Arkansas | $1,205,160 | |
| 43 | Oregon | $1,049,860 | |
| 44 | Mississippi | $1,013,047 | |
| 45 | Wyoming | $998,276 | |
| 46 | Vermont | $962,376 | |
| 47 | Kansas | $854,752 | |
| 48 | Iowa | $265,857 | |
| 49 | Alaska | $226,904 | |
| 50 | Puerto Rico | $59,062 |
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Quick answers
What is PSC AC12?
PSC AC12 is National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense – Military; Applied Research, a service code in PSC A, Research and Development.
How much do federal agencies spend under PSC AC12?
Federal contracts under PSC AC12 obligated $5,228,355,048 in fiscal year 2025 and $19,219,524,907 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under PSC AC12?
The contractors with the most obligated under PSC AC12 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Advanced Technology International ($975,197,421), Lockheed Martin Corporation ($236,269,241) and Institute For Defense Analyses ($226,804,076).
Which agencies buy the most under PSC AC12?
The agencies that obligated the most under PSC AC12 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of the Army ($1,796,491,885), Office of the Secretary of Defense ($1,125,164,487) and Air Force ($1,075,248,580).
Which NAICS codes are used with PSC AC12?
The NAICS codes with the most obligated under PSC AC12 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology); 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; and 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology).
Where is the work under PSC AC12 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under PSC AC12 over the last 12 months are South Carolina ($951,700,730), Virginia ($866,416,100) and Ohio ($471,411,504).
What is the latest contract opportunity under PSC AC12?
The latest contract opportunity under PSC AC12 is Request for Information (RFI): Verification and Compliance Checking for Natural-Language Network Requirements (FastVacc), special notice from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, posted October 29, 2026.
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