PSC AC22: National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; Applied Research
Service code
Code facts
- Spend category
- Research and Development
- Part of
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- AC
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- Contract awards
- 20 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $1,852,169,978 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 | $0 |
| FY2026 | $1,091,094,617 |
| FY2025 | $1,852,169,978 |
| FY2024 | $1,628,847,258 |
| FY2023 | $1,838,833,226 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corp | $816,936,856 | |
| 2 | The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC | $99,182,844 | |
| 3 | Geost, LLC | $65,861,833 | |
| 4 | Scitec Innovations LLC | $51,578,419 | |
| 5 | Bluehalo LLC | $10,385,334 | |
| 6 | Ursa Major Technologies, Inc. | $8,223,787 | |
| 7 | Sierra Lobo Inc. | $6,927,332 | |
| 8 | Stottler Henke Associates, Inc. | $5,661,185 | |
| 9 | Canyon Consulting, LLC | $5,564,603 | |
| 10 | Solaero Technologies Corp. | $3,600,000 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of PSC AC22 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Navy | $816,936,856 | |
| 2 | Air Force | $270,881,283 | |
| 3 | Office of the Secretary of Defense | $2,744,012 | |
| 4 | Department of Transportation | $348,644 | |
| 5 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $200,000 |
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) | $963,788,029 | |
| 2 | 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services | $65,861,833 | |
| 3 | 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) | $7,177,232 | |
| 4 | 927110 Space Research and Technology | $1,998,206 | |
| 5 | 333314 Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing | $333,351 | |
| 6 | 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $200,000 | |
| 7 | 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services | $177,135 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | $878,521,722 | |
| 2 | Maryland | $96,175,822 | |
| 3 | Arizona | $61,648,835 | |
| 4 | California | $25,281,312 | |
| 5 | Alabama | $11,184,594 | |
| 6 | New Mexico | $7,836,505 | |
| 7 | Vermont | $2,521,261 | |
| 8 | Virginia | $962,996 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $900,011 | |
| 10 | Missouri | $440,000 | |
| 11 | Mississippi | $348,644 | |
| 12 | Texas | $98,000 | |
| 13 | Ohio | $26,284 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under PSC AC22 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
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Quick answers
What is PSC AC22?
PSC AC22 is National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; Applied Research, a service code in PSC A, Research and Development.
How much do federal agencies spend under PSC AC22?
Federal contracts under PSC AC22 obligated $1,852,169,978 in fiscal year 2025 and $6,410,945,079 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under PSC AC22?
The contractors with the most obligated under PSC AC22 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Lockheed Martin Corp ($816,936,856); The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC ($99,182,844); and Geost, LLC ($65,861,833).
Which agencies buy the most under PSC AC22?
The agencies that obligated the most under PSC AC22 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of the Navy ($816,936,856), Air Force ($270,881,283) and Office of the Secretary of Defense ($2,744,012).
Which NAICS codes are used with PSC AC22?
The NAICS codes with the most obligated under PSC AC22 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology); 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services; and 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology).
Where is the work under PSC AC22 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under PSC AC22 over the last 12 months are Colorado ($878,521,722), Maryland ($96,175,822) and Arizona ($61,648,835).
What is the latest contract opportunity under PSC AC22?
The latest contract opportunity under PSC AC22 is Justification and Approval for IDIQ Contract to Astrotech Space Operations LLC for payload processing services in support of SDA Transport Layer Tranche 2 (TLT2) launches, limited / sole source justification from Air Force, posted September 24, 2026.
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