Defense System R&D: Electronics and Communication Equipment (Basic Research) Government Contracts
PSC AC61
R&D – Defense System: Electronics/
Code facts
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- Contract obligations
- $851,161,493 In FY2025
PSC codes and definitions come from the GSA PSC Manual and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Market summary
- Open opportunities
- 0 0 notices posted in the last 90 days
- Contract awards
- 0 In the last 12 months
- Obligated
- $708,034,660 In the last 12 months, net of deobligations
Top buying agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | $701,875,493 | |
| 2 | Department of the Navy | $10,523,116 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $668,132,371 | |
| 2 | Carnegie Mellon University | $43,463,600 | |
| 3 | Systems & Technology Research LLC | $849,558 | |
| 4 | UHU Technologies LLC | $83,397 | |
| 5 | The Pennsylvania State University | $7,404 |
Contract opportunities
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $711,105,369 |
| FY2025 | $851,161,493 |
| FY2024 | $1,286,749,083 |
| FY2023 | $1,542,463,013 |
Top NAICS codes by obligations
| Rank | NAICS code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) | $712,097,706 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $665,673,783 | |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $43,271,004 | |
| 3 | Georgia | $200,000 | |
| 4 | Texas | $83,397 |
Quick answers
What is PSC AC61?
PSC AC61 is R&D – Defense System: Electronics/
How many government contracts for defense system R&D: electronics and communication equipment (basic research) are there?
Federal contracts under PSC AC61 obligated $708,034,660 in the last 12 months.
How much do federal agencies spend under PSC AC61?
Federal contracts under PSC AC61 obligated $851,161,493 in fiscal year 2025 and $4,391,478,958 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under PSC AC61?
The contractors with the most obligated under PSC AC61 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Massachusetts Institute Of Technology ($668,132,371), Carnegie Mellon University ($43,463,600) and Systems & Technology Research LLC ($849,558).
Which agencies buy the most under PSC AC61?
The agencies that obligated the most under PSC AC61 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Air Force ($701,875,493) and Department of the Navy ($10,523,116).
Which NAICS codes are used with PSC AC61?
The NAICS codes with the most obligated under PSC AC61 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology).
Where is the work under PSC AC61 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under PSC AC61 over the last 12 months are Massachusetts ($665,673,783), Pennsylvania ($43,271,004) and Georgia ($200,000).
What is the latest contract opportunity under PSC AC61?
The latest contract opportunity under PSC AC61 is Intra soldier wireless (ISW) technologies, pre-solicitation from ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground, posted October 2, 2020.
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