PSC AG42: Energy R&D Services; Energy Information, Policy and Regulation; Applied Research
AG42 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for “Energy R&D Services; Energy Information, Policy and Regulation; Applied Research”, in the “R&D – Energy – Wind” 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
- 0
- Federal contract spending, FY2025
- $38,518
- Share of contract dollars to small businesses, since FY2024
- 42%
Open count as of Oct 13, 2026, 7:31 PM ET.
Where AG42 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Research and Development
- Group AG: Energy R&D Services
- Group AG4: R&D – Energy – Wind
- Code AG42: Energy R&D Services; Energy Information, Policy and Regulation; Applied Research
NAICS codes used with PSC AG42
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with AG42 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years | Open notices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 541690 | Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | $198,994 | — |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $144,017 | — |
Who buys under PSC AG42
Agencies with the most contract dollars under AG42 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov. Each name links to that agency's open contracts and buying history:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Nuclear Regulatory Commission | $198,994 |
| Department of Energy | $144,017 |
Federal spending under PSC AG42 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $275,635 |
| FY2025 | $38,518 |
| FY2026 (incomplete) | $28,858 |
Headline figures use FY2025, the last complete year. FY2026 is still incomplete and will rise until about early January 2027 as Defense data arrives: USAspending.gov publishes Defense contracts 90 days after they're signed.
Who wins PSC AG42 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Analysis and Measurement Services Corporation | $198,994 |
| IPD Latin America, LLC | $144,017 |
Large prime contractors (companies that hold the contract with the agency) subcontract part of their work to small businesses. See which primes subcontract, by NAICS code.
Research PSC AG42 work
By the NAICS codes this work goes with: who won recently, contracts ending soon, agencies' planned buys and the large primes that subcontract it, nationwide:
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services: who won recently · planned buys · large primes that subcontract
- 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services: who won recently · planned buys · large primes that subcontract
Related PSC codes
- AG41 Energy R&D Services; Energy Information, Policy and Regulation; Basic Research
- AG43 Energy R&D Services; Energy Information, Policy and Regulation; Experimental Development
- AG44 Energy R&D Services; Energy Information, Policy and Regulation; R&D Administrative Expenses
- AG45 Energy R&D SVCS; Energy Information, Policy & Regulation; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip
- AG46 R&D – Energy: Wind (Management/Support)
- AG47 R&D – Energy: Wind (Commercialized)
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC AG42?
AG42 is the research and development code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual named “Energy R&D Services; Energy Information, Policy and Regulation; Applied Research”, under AG (Energy R&D Services) and AG4 (R&D – Energy – Wind). 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 AG42?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC AG42 go with NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), 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 AG42?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.