PSC AC22: National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; Applied Research
AC22 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for national defense r&d services; atomic energy defense activities; applied research, in the r&d – missile & space sys group. Here are the contracts open under it now, the NAICS codes it pairs with, and who buys and wins this work.
- Open contracts now
- 4
- Spending, FY2026
- $1.1 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 12%
Open contracts with PSC AC22, due soonest
- TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Scalable Porous Silica Materials for Separation, Filtration, and Catalysis
Due in 115 daysFeb 2, 2027
- AFRL Rocket Lab Hermes BAA
✦ The Air Force Research Laboratory's Rocket Lab Hermes BAA is an open, two-step broad agency announcement for research and development on novel concepts and technology maturation,…
Due in 159 daysMar 18, 2027
- AFWERX Challenge Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
✦ The Air Force Research Laboratory's AFWERX runs a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), a standing way to buy innovative commercial technology, for its Challenge Program.
Due in 502 daysFeb 24, 2028
- AFRL Rocket Lab ARA
Due in 1450 daysSep 29, 2030
Where AC22 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Research and Development
- Group AC: C – National Defense R&D Services
- Group AC2: R&D – Missile & Space Sys
- Code AC22: National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; Applied Research
NAICS codes used with PSC AC22
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with AC22 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $4 billion |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services | $95.2 million |
| 541712 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (Except Biotechnology) | $55.2 million |
| 927110 | Space Research and Technology | $26 million |
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $4 million |
| 541713 | Research and Development in Nanotechnology | $2.3 million |
| 325211 | Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing | On 1 open |
Who buys under PSC AC22
Agencies with the most contract dollars under AC22 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | $3.2 billion |
| Department of the Air Force | $988.7 million |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $4.2 million |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $2.3 million |
| Missile Defense Agency | $870,400 |
| Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation | $348,644 |
On open notices right now, the most AC22 work comes from Dept of Defense and Department of Energy.
Federal spending under PSC AC22 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $1.4 billion |
| FY2025 | $1.7 billion |
| FY2026 | $1.1 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC AC22 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin Corp | $3.2 billion |
| The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC | $279.3 million |
| X-Bow Launch Systems Inc | $129.5 million |
| Geost, LLC | $91.6 million |
| Bluehalo LLC | $38.6 million |
| Honeywell International Inc. | $33.5 million |
| Sparc Research LLC | $30.4 million |
| The Boeing Company | $27.3 million |
| Slingshot Aerospace Inc | $26 million |
| Ursa Major Technologies, Inc. | $23.4 million |
Related PSC codes
- AC21 National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; Basic Research
- AC23 National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; Experimental Development
- AC24 National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; R&D Administrative Expenses
- AC25 National Defense R&D SVCS; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip
- AC26 R&D – Defense System: Missile/Space Systems (Management/Support)
- AC27 R&D – Defense System: Missile/Space Systems (Commercialized)
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC AC22?
AC22 is the research and development code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for national defense r&d services; atomic energy defense activities; applied research, under AC (C – National Defense R&D Services) and AC2 (R&D – Missile & Space Sys). Agencies put a PSC on every contract to record what they bought.
What is the difference between a PSC and a NAICS code?
A PSC describes what the government is buying. A NAICS code describes the industry of the business doing the work, and it sets the SBA size standard for small business set-asides. Every contract notice has both.
Which NAICS code goes with PSC AC22?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC AC22 go with NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)), according to USAspending.gov. The contracting officer picks the NAICS code for each solicitation, so check the notice.
How do I find contracts that use PSC AC22?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 4 open notices use PSC AC22 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.