PSC AR11: Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research and Supporting Activities; Basic Research
AR11 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for space r&d services; space flight, research and supporting activities; basic research, in the r&d – aero & space tech 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
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Open contracts with PSC AR11, due soonest
- Habitable Worlds Observatory Instrument Concept Assessments in NASA Research Announcement (NRA): RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN SPACE AND EARTH SCIENCES (ROSES) 2025
Due in 5 daysOct 15, 2026
- Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Technologies - A New Partnering Opportunity
Due in 99 daysJan 16, 2027
Where AR11 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Research and Development
- Group AR: Space R&D Services
- Group AR1: R&D – Aero & Space Tech
- Code AR11: Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research and Supporting Activities; Basic Research
NAICS codes used with PSC AR11
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with AR11 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 927110 | Space Research and Technology | On 1 open |
Related PSC codes
- AR12 Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research and Supporting Activities; Applied Research
- AR13 Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research and Supporting Activities; Experimental Development
- AR14 Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research and Supporting Activities; R&D Administrative Expenses
- AR15 Space R&D SVCS; Space Flight, Research & Supporting Activities; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip
- AR16 R&D – Space: Aeronautics/Space Technology (Management/Support)
- AR17 R&D – Space: Aeronautics/Space Technology (Commercialized)
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC AR11?
AR11 is the research and development code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for space r&d services; space flight, research and supporting activities; basic research, under AR (Space R&D Services) and AR1 (R&D – Aero & Space Tech). 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 AR11?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC AR11 go with NAICS 927110 (Space Research and Technology), 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 AR11?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 2 open notices use PSC AR11 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.