PSC AR16: R&D – Space: Aeronautics/Space Technology (Management/Support)
AR16 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for r&d – space: aeronautics/space technology (management/support), 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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Where AR16 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Research and Development
- Group AR: Space R&D Services
- Group AR1: R&D – Aero & Space Tech
- Code AR16: R&D – Space: Aeronautics/Space Technology (Management/Support)
NAICS codes used with PSC AR16
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with AR16 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $47.9 million |
Who buys under PSC AR16
Agencies with the most contract dollars under AR16 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of Energy | $47.9 million |
Federal spending under PSC AR16 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $36.4 million |
| FY2025 | $10.7 million |
| FY2026 | $0 |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC AR16 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| The Aerospace Corporation | $47.9 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
- AR15 Space R&D SVCS; Space Flight, Research & Supporting Activities; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip
- AR17 R&D – Space: Aeronautics/Space Technology (Commercialized)
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC AR16?
AR16 is the research and development code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for r&d – space: aeronautics/space technology (management/support), 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 AR16?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC AR16 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 AR16?
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.