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PSC AC13: National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; Experimental Development — Active Federal Contracts & NAICS Crosswalk (640+ Bids Open)

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PSC AC13: National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; Experimental Development — Active Federal SAM.gov Contracts & NAICS Crosswalk

Federal procurement intelligence, spending breakdown, NAICS/NIGP crosswalk, and contract capture guide for PSC AC13 (National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; Experimental Development).

Product and Service Code (PSC) AC13 — National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; Experimental Development — is an official federal procurement classification within Portfolio A — Research and Development (R&D) managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) under the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) Product and Service Codes Manual. Across federal agencies, contracting officers obligate approximately $36.5 Billion annually under PSC AC13, with 640+ Bids active solicitations, pre-solicitation notices, and task order RFQs circulating on SAM.gov and agency e-Buy portals. While a 6-digit NAICS code defines a contractor's overall industry and Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard, PSC AC13 specifies the exact defense r&d (6.3–6.5) deliverable being purchased on the contract line item (CLIN). In federal solicitation architecture, PSC AC13 is most frequently paired with Primary NAICS 541715 (R&D in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), which carries an SBA small business size standard of 1,000 Employees. Major buying commands—led by Department of the Air Force & Space Force (42% of spend), Department of the Navy (29%), and Department of the Army & Missile Defense Agency (25%)—use PSC AC13 to categorize statements of work encompassing DoD Budget Activity 6.3–6.5 Advanced Technology Development & System Prototyping (TRL 6–8); Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) of Next-Gen Defense Platforms; and Rapid Fielding of Tactical Software, Autonomous Ground/Maritime Vehicles & Missiles. Understanding how contracting officers cross-walk PSC AC13 with NAICS 541715 is critical because many agencies filter dynamic small business searches, GSA e-Buy distributions, and historical FPDS incumbent spend analyses by PSC rather than NAICS alone. Procurement teams issuing awards under PSC AC13 utilize a mix of open-market SAM.gov solicitations and pre-competed contract vehicles such as DoD EMD / OTA / SBIR III. Depending on the acquisition threshold and market research results from Sources Sought notices, contracting officers frequently restrict PSC AC13 competitions to certified small businesses—including 8(a) Business Development participants, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), and HUBZone firms. Offerors responding to PSC AC13 RFPs must demonstrate strict compliance with applicable FAR and DFARS clauses, deliverable quality standards, and supply-chain or labor regulations. For contractors expanding across both federal and state/local (SLED) markets, PSC AC13 maps directly to NIGP Commodity/Service Code 925-36 (Engineering Services, General Professional (Multi-Disciplinary & Systems)) used by state procurement portals, municipal purchasing departments, public universities, and K-12 school districts. InTandem's automated government contracting platform continuously monitors live SAM.gov notices tagged with PSC AC13 alongside matching state and local NIGP 925-36 bids, enabling capture teams to uncover hidden opportunities and generate compliant proposals faster.

What Federal Agencies Buy Under PSC AC13

  • DoD Budget Activity 6.3–6.5 Advanced Technology Development & System Prototyping (TRL 6–8)
  • Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) of Next-Gen Defense Platforms
  • Rapid Fielding of Tactical Software, Autonomous Ground/Maritime Vehicles & Missiles
  • SBIR Phase III Sole-Source Transition & Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E)
  • FDA 510(k) / PMA Regulatory Clearance, DSCSA Lot Traceability & Cold-Chain Logistics
  • Trade Agreements Act (TAA) & Berry Amendment / Buy American Act Domestic Compliance
  • DLA Troop Support / VA National Acquisition Center (NAC) Electronic EDI Ordering
  • Shelf-Life Management, Lot Expiration Rotation & ISO 13485 / cGMP Quality Assurance

Top Federal Buying Agencies for PSC AC13

  • Department of the Air Force & Space Force: $15.3 Billion (42% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • Department of the Navy: $10.6 Billion (29% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • Department of the Army & Missile Defense Agency: $9.1 Billion (25% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • General Services Administration & Civilian Agencies: $185 Million (11% of PSC Spend of obligations)

Common Federal Contract Vehicles & GWACs

  • DoD EMD / OTA / SBIR III (GSA Multiple Award Schedule / Best-in-Class Vehicle): Primary pre-competed federal contract vehicle used by contracting officers to issue RFQs and task orders under PSC AC13.
  • SAM.gov Open Market Solicitations (PSC AC13) (FAR Part 12 / 13 / 15 Open Market): Standalone Invitations for Bid (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Simplified Acquisitions published directly under PSC AC13.
  • Agency-Specific IDIQs, MATOCs & GWACs (Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity): Multi-year agency task order vehicles at Department of the Air Force & Space Force and Department of the Navy where PSC AC13 is the designated product/service identifier.

PSC AC13 Frequently Asked Questions

What does Federal PSC Code AC13 cover?

PSC AC13 (National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; Experimental Development) is an official Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) Product and Service Code under Portfolio A — Research and Development (R&D). Federal agencies use PSC AC13 to classify procurements for DoD Budget Activity 6.3–6.5 Advanced Technology Development & System Prototyping (TRL 6–8), Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) of Next-Gen Defense Platforms, and Rapid Fielding of Tactical Software, Autonomous Ground/Maritime Vehicles & Missiles.

What is the difference between PSC AC13 and NAICS 541715?

NAICS 541715 (R&D in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) classifies the contractor's primary industry and establishes the SBA small business size standard (1,000 Employees). PSC AC13 (National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; Experimental Development) identifies the specific defense r&d (6.3–6.5) being purchased on the solicitation or contract line item (CLIN).

How much does the federal government spend on PSC AC13 annually?

Federal agencies obligate approximately $36.5 Billion per year under PSC AC13, led by Department of the Air Force & Space Force ($15.3 Billion), Department of the Navy ($10.6 Billion), and Department of the Army & Missile Defense Agency ($9.1 Billion), with roughly 640+ Bids active opportunities annually.

Which GSA Schedule or contract vehicle covers PSC AC13?

Procurements under PSC AC13 are frequently routed through DoD EMD / OTA / SBIR III, alongside agency-specific IDIQ contracts and open-market solicitations published directly on SAM.gov.

What is the State & Local (SLED) NIGP code equivalent for PSC AC13?

When bidding on state, county, municipal, or school district solicitations, the primary NIGP cross-reference for federal PSC AC13 is NIGP 925-36 (Engineering Services, General Professional (Multi-Disciplinary & Systems)).

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