PSC AJ13: General Science & Technology R&D SVCS; General Science & Technology; Experimental Development
AJ13 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for general science & technology r&d svcs; general science & technology; experimental development, in the r&d – physical science 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
- 9
- Spending, FY2026
- $577.6 million
- Share to small businesses
- 60%
Open contracts with PSC AJ13, due soonest
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Request for Information (RFI) - R&D Hidden Machine-Readable Security Features - FY26
Due in 37 daysNov 15, 2026
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Request for Information (RFI) - Device Assisted Security Features - FY26
Due in 37 daysNov 15, 2026
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Request for Information (RFI) - R&D Overt Security Features - FY26
Due in 37 daysNov 15, 2026
- TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: DC Recruiter
Due in 67 daysDec 16, 2026
- Open Broad Agency Announcement - Screening at Speed Program
Due in 212 daysMay 9, 2027
- CHEERS MAA Open Period 2 - All Technical Areas, 10 U.S.C. 4023 - Procurement for Experimental Purposes (ARA)
✦ The Air Force Research Laboratory is running an open solicitation (Open Period 2) under the CHEERS multiple authority announcement for experimental items, prototypes and related…
Due in 356 daysSep 30, 2027
Where AJ13 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Research and Development
- Group AJ: General Science and Technology R&D Services
- Group AJ1: R&D – Physical Science
- Code AJ13: General Science & Technology R&D SVCS; General Science & Technology; Experimental Development
NAICS codes used with PSC AJ13
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with AJ13 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $1.3 billion |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $158.8 million |
| 541712 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (Except Biotechnology) | $67.9 million |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $49.1 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $20.1 million |
| 541720 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | $15.4 million |
| 541714 | Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) | On 1 open |
Who buys under PSC AJ13
Agencies with the most contract dollars under AJ13 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Washington Headquarters Services | $419.7 million |
| Department of the Army | $354.6 million |
| Department of the Navy | $348 million |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $170.2 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $148.1 million |
| Immediate Office of the Secretary of Defense | $97.4 million |
| Bureau of Engraving and Printing | $85.9 million |
| Office of Procurement Operations | $24.8 million |
On open notices right now, the most AJ13 work comes from Dept of Defense, Department of the Treasury and Department of Energy.
Federal spending under PSC AJ13 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $545.6 million |
| FY2025 | $584.4 million |
| FY2026 | $577.6 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $6,224 |
Who wins PSC AJ13 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| American Systems Corporation | $235.9 million |
| Columbus Technologies and Services, Inc | $155.2 million |
| Assurance Technology Corp | $127.8 million |
| Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. | $127.4 million |
| Leidos, Inc. | $118.2 million |
| Avantus Federal LLC | $103.7 million |
| Neany, Inc. | $71.8 million |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | $60.3 million |
| Applied Research Associates, Inc. | $57.7 million |
| Mnemonics Inc | $32.5 million |
Related PSC codes
- AJ11 General Science and Technology R&D Services; General Science and Technology; Basic Research
- AJ12 General Science and Technology R&D Services; General Science and Technology; Applied Research
- AJ14 General Science and Technology R&D Services; General Science and Technology; R&D Administrative Expenses
- AJ15 General Science & Technology R&D SVCS; General Science & Technology; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip
- AJ16 R&D – General Science/Technology: Physical Sciences (Management/Support)
- AJ17 R&D – General Science/Technology: Physical Sciences (Commercialized)
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC AJ13?
AJ13 is the research and development code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for general science & technology r&d svcs; general science & technology; experimental development, under AJ (General Science and Technology R&D Services) and AJ1 (R&D – Physical Science). 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 AJ13?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC AJ13 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 AJ13?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 9 open notices use PSC AJ13 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.