PSC AG12: Energy R&D Services; Energy Supply; Applied Research
AG12 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for energy r&d services; energy supply; applied research, in the r&d – energy – coal 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
- 1
- Spending, FY2026
- $19.3 million
- Share to small businesses
- 101%
Open contracts with PSC AG12, due soonest
- TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: SonicCoat
Due in 61 daysDec 11, 2026
Where AG12 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Research and Development
- Group AG: Energy R&D Services
- Group AG1: R&D – Energy – Coal
- Code AG12: Energy R&D Services; Energy Supply; Applied Research
NAICS codes used with PSC AG12
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with AG12 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $20.4 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $359,869 |
| 541690 | Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | $291,520 |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $235,335 |
| 334516 | Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing | On 1 open |
Who buys under PSC AG12
Agencies with the most contract dollars under AG12 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of Energy | $18.5 million |
| Federal Acquisition Service | $1.8 million |
| Nuclear Regulatory Commission | $886,724 |
| Department of the Army | $518,288 |
Federal spending under PSC AG12 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $1.4 million |
| FY2025 | $634,338 |
| FY2026 | $19.3 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC AG12 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Asrc Consulting & Environmental Services, LLC | $18.5 million |
| Cornerstone Research Group Inc | $1.8 million |
| Atalanta Technologies Inc. | $359,869 |
| Ocella, Inc | $296,220 |
| Galois, Inc. | $291,520 |
| Renaissance Code Development LLC | $235,335 |
| SC-B Consulting Incorporated | $222,068 |
Related PSC codes
- AG11 Energy R&D Services; Energy Supply; Basic Research
- AG13 Energy R&D Services; Energy Supply; Experimental Development
- AG14 Energy R&D Services; Energy Supply; R&D Administrative Expenses
- AG15 Energy R&D Services; Energy Supply; Expenses for R&D Facilities and Major Equipment
- AG16 R&D – Energy: Coal (Management/Support)
- AG17 R&D – Energy: Coal (Commercialized)
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC AG12?
AG12 is the research and development code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for energy r&d services; energy supply; applied research, under AG (Energy R&D Services) and AG1 (R&D – Energy – Coal). 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 AG12?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC AG12 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 AG12?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 1 open notices use PSC AG12 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.