PSC AG45: Energy R&D SVCS; Energy Information, Policy & Regulation; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip
AG45 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for “Energy R&D SVCS; Energy Information, Policy & Regulation; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip”, 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
- $685,000
- Share of contract dollars to small businesses, since FY2024
- 0%
Open count as of Oct 13, 2026, 7:31 PM ET.
Where AG45 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Research and Development
- Group AG: Energy R&D Services
- Group AG4: R&D – Energy – Wind
- Code AG45: Energy R&D SVCS; Energy Information, Policy & Regulation; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip
NAICS codes used with PSC AG45
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with AG45 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years | Open notices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $2.3 million | — |
Who buys under PSC AG45
Agencies with the most contract dollars under AG45 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov. Each name links to that agency's open contracts and buying history:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of Energy | $2.3 million |
Federal spending under PSC AG45 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $1.6 million |
| FY2025 | $685,000 |
| FY2026 (incomplete) | $0 |
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 AG45 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| National Strategic Research Institute | $2.3 million |
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 AG45 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:
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology): who won recently · contracts ending in the next 12 months · planned buys · large primes that subcontract
Related PSC codes
- AG41 Energy R&D Services; Energy Information, Policy and Regulation; Basic Research
- AG42 Energy R&D Services; Energy Information, Policy and Regulation; Applied 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
- AG46 R&D – Energy: Wind (Management/Support)
- AG47 R&D – Energy: Wind (Commercialized)
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC AG45?
AG45 is the research and development code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual named “Energy R&D SVCS; Energy Information, Policy & Regulation; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip”, 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 AG45?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC AG45 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 AG45?
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.