PSC AJ15: General Science & Technology R&D SVCS; General Science & Technology; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip
AJ15 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for general science & technology r&d svcs; general science & technology; r&d facilities & maj equip, 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
- 2
- Spending, FY2026
- $85.8 million
- Share to small businesses
- 62%
Open contracts with PSC AJ15, due soonest
- Electron Storage Ring D2 Dipole Magnets
✦ Brookhaven Science Associates (the Department of Energy lab contractor at Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY) plans to buy the design, build and delivery of 195 dipole…
Due in 5 daysOct 14, 2026
- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – PACIFIC GREENFIELD INITIATIVE (ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL RESILIENCE OPPORTUNITY ON OAHU, HI)
✦ The Department of the Navy (NAVFAC Pacific) is asking industry for ideas, not offers, on building a large advanced manufacturing and structural fabrication campus on existing…
Due in 32 daysNov 11, 2026
Where AJ15 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 AJ15: General Science & Technology R&D SVCS; General Science & Technology; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip
NAICS codes used with PSC AJ15
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with AJ15 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $257.2 million |
| 541714 | Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) | $87.2 million |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $10.8 million |
| 112990 | All Other Animal Production | $2.9 million |
| 541712 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (Except Biotechnology) | $2.4 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $1.2 million |
| 332999 | All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | On 1 open |
Who buys under PSC AJ15
Agencies with the most contract dollars under AJ15 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $100 million |
| Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response | $86.9 million |
| Department of the Navy | $57.7 million |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $41.7 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $30.7 million |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $16.3 million |
| Nuclear Regulatory Commission | $9 million |
| National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | $7 million |
On open notices right now, the most AJ15 work comes from Dept of Defense and Department of Energy.
Federal spending under PSC AJ15 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $152.7 million |
| FY2025 | $126.6 million |
| FY2026 | $85.8 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC AJ15 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Emergent Biodefense Operations Lansing LLC | $86.9 million |
| Parsons Government Services Inc. | $84.1 million |
| Asrc Federal System Solutions LLC | $57.1 million |
| New Horizons Aeronautics, LLC | $40.2 million |
| Red Six Aerospace Inc. | $19.9 million |
| Eastern Research Group Inc | $16.2 million |
| Improve Group, Inc. | $10.3 million |
| Southwest Research Institute | $9 million |
| The University of Iowa | $7 million |
| SRC Inc | $5.8 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
- AJ13 General Science & Technology R&D SVCS; General Science & Technology; Experimental Development
- AJ14 General Science and Technology R&D Services; General Science and Technology; R&D Administrative Expenses
- 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 AJ15?
AJ15 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; r&d facilities & maj equip, 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 AJ15?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC AJ15 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 AJ15?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 2 open notices use PSC AJ15 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.