The PSC Category AF23, focused on Education, Training, Employment, and Social Services Research and Development, encompasses a broad range of innovative technology and training solutions primarily for federal agencies. This category spans experimental development projects that leverage advanced technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, immersive learning platforms, and specialized research initiatives. The awards demonstrate a strong emphasis on developing cutting-edge training technologies, digital engineering solutions, and research methodologies across multiple domains including defense, aerospace, and educational technology. The federal contract awards within this PSC category are predominantly Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I and Phase II contracts, typically ranging from $150,000 to $2.8 million in value with performance periods of 12-36 months. Key funding agencies include the Department of Defense, Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Most awards are set aside for small businesses, with a notable focus on veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Frequent award recipients include technology firms specializing in virtual reality training, immersive learning platforms, digital engineering, and advanced research solutions, such as HTX Labs, Red Six Aerospace, Tangram Flex Inc., and university research institutions like Penn State and Texas A&M. While no specific federal contract opportunities were included in the provided data, the contract awards suggest ongoing interest in solicitations for innovative research and development projects. These opportunities are likely to continue emphasizing advanced technologies such as virtual reality training systems, digital engineering solutions, microgravity semiconductor research, and specialized training platforms for military and aerospace applications. Future opportunities will probably target small businesses with expertise in emerging technologies, immersive learning, and specialized research methodologies across defense, space, and educational technology sectors.
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Last Date To Order (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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19HR9025D0003 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | $18.7k | 5/8/25 | 5/8/25 | 5/8/25 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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Delivery Order FA300221G0060-FA300222F0098 | Enduvo Inc. | $1.7m | 5/27/22 | 8/26/23 | 4/18/24 | |
Purchase Order 80NSSC23PB952 | Texas A&M Univ Cyclotron Ins | $11.2k | 8/23/23 | 8/23/23 | 7/26/23 | |
Definitive Contract W52P1J22C0040 | Charles River Analytics, Inc. | $256.0k | 8/15/22 | 12/13/22 | 8/11/22 | |
Purchase Order 80NSSC22P0496 | Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $250.0k | 4/1/22 | 3/29/23 | 4/25/22 | |
Definitive Contract FA701425C0005 | The Ohio State University | $2.8m | 11/15/24 | 11/14/27 | 11/7/24 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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Synchrotron Beamtime for Battery Experiments in 2024 | 80NSSC24860017Q | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center | Special Notice 1/1 | 2/2/24, 8:56 AM | |
Experimental Bridge Panel | 49100422R0003 | National Science Foundation Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support | Pre-Solicitation 1/2 | 2/23/22, 4:11 PM | |
Specialized training course taught by SMD LEADS Program. Not in SATERN | 80NSSC24862807Q | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center | Solicitation 1/1 | 4/11/24, 10:38 AM | |
AF23 - Exceptional Family Member Program Law Course in support of Office of the Judge Advocate General (OJAG) | N0018922Q0260 | Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command | Solicitation 1/1 | 6/8/22, 3:55 PM | |
Machine Tensile and Creep Specimens | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center | Special Notice 1/1 | 8/29/23, 8:25 AM |