PSC AR15: Space R&D SVCS; Space Flight, Research & Supporting Activities; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip
AR15 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for space r&d svcs; space flight, research & supporting activities; r&d facilities & maj equip, 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
- 2
- Spending, FY2026
- $707.7 million
- Share to small businesses
- 8%
Where AR15 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Research and Development
- Group AR: Space R&D Services
- Group AR1: R&D – Aero & Space Tech
- Code AR15: Space R&D SVCS; Space Flight, Research & Supporting Activities; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip
NAICS codes used with PSC AR15
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with AR15 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 236210 | Industrial Building Construction | $786.7 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $621.9 million |
| 336414 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $617.8 million |
| 541712 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (Except Biotechnology) | $148.3 million |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $94.1 million |
| 517919 | All Other Telecommunications | $16.7 million |
| 481212 | Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation | On 1 open |
Federal spending under PSC AR15 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $713.9 million |
| FY2025 | $879.7 million |
| FY2026 | $707.7 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC AR15 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Bechtel National, Inc. | $786.7 million |
| Lockheed Martin Corp | $512.4 million |
| Bae Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc. | $261 million |
| L3HARRIS Technologies, Inc. | $165 million |
| Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. | $129.9 million |
| The Boeing Company | $92.9 million |
| Lockheed Martin Corp | $92.2 million |
| L3HARRIS Technologies, Inc. | $85 million |
| California Institute of Technology | $39 million |
| Troy Sierra JV LLC | $18.7 million |
Related PSC codes
- AR11 Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research and Supporting Activities; Basic Research
- 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
- AR16 R&D – Space: Aeronautics/Space Technology (Management/Support)
- AR17 R&D – Space: Aeronautics/Space Technology (Commercialized)
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC AR15?
AR15 is the research and development code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for space r&d svcs; space flight, research & supporting activities; r&d facilities & maj equip, 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 AR15?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC AR15 go with NAICS 236210 (Industrial Building Construction), 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 AR15?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 2 open notices use PSC AR15 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.