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PSC M181: Operation of Government-Owned Contractor-Operated (GOCO) R&D Facilities — Active Federal Contracts & NAICS Crosswalk (85+ Bids Open)

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PSC M181: Operation of Government-Owned Contractor-Operated (GOCO) R&D Facilities — Active Federal SAM.gov Contracts & NAICS Crosswalk

Federal procurement intelligence, spending breakdown, NAICS/NIGP crosswalk, and contract capture guide for PSC M181 (Operation of Government-Owned Contractor-Operated (GOCO) R&D Facilities).

Product and Service Code (PSC) M181 — Operation of Government-Owned Contractor-Operated (GOCO) R&D Facilities — is an official federal procurement classification within Portfolio M — Operation of Government-Owned Facilities 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 $28.5 Billion annually under PSC M181, with 85+ 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 M181 specifies the exact facility ops (goco r&d) deliverable being purchased on the contract line item (CLIN). In federal solicitation architecture, PSC M181 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 Energy (NNSA / Office of Science) (82% of spend), NASA (9%), and Department of Defense (6%)—use PSC M181 to categorize statements of work encompassing Management and Operating (M&O) Contracts for National Laboratories & Test Ranges; Nuclear Security Enterprise Operations, Particle Accelerators & Cleanroom Labs; and Subcontracting Matrix Opportunities for Small Business Support Vendors at National Labs. Understanding how contracting officers cross-walk PSC M181 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 M181 utilize a mix of open-market SAM.gov solicitations and pre-competed contract vehicles such as DOE M&O / NASA. Depending on the acquisition threshold and market research results from Sources Sought notices, contracting officers frequently restrict PSC M181 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 M181 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 M181 maps directly to NIGP Commodity/Service Code 958-00 (Management and Operation Services (Facilities, Utilities, Parking, and Transit)) 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 M181 alongside matching state and local NIGP 958-00 bids, enabling capture teams to uncover hidden opportunities and generate compliant proposals faster.

PSC Portfolio Group: Portfolio M — Operation of Government-Owned Facilities (Facility Ops (GOCO R&D))
Annual Federal Spend (FPDS / USASpending): $28.5 Billion
Active SAM.gov Solicitations: 85+ Bids
Primary Paired NAICS Code: NAICS 541715 — R&D in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (SBA Size Standard: 1,000 Employees)
Paired State/Local NIGP Code: NIGP 958-00 — Management and Operation Services (Facilities, Utilities, Parking, and Transit)

What Federal Agencies Buy Under PSC M181

Management and Operating (M&O) Contracts for National Laboratories & Test Ranges
Nuclear Security Enterprise Operations, Particle Accelerators & Cleanroom Labs
Subcontracting Matrix Opportunities for Small Business Support Vendors at National Labs
High-Containment Biosafety, Aerospace Wind Tunnel & Propulsion Test Facility Ops
Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination Compliance & Collective Bargaining (CBA) Admin
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS / Maximo / Builder) Work Order Tracking
24/7 Emergency Trouble Call Dispatch, Preventive Maintenance (PM) & Quality Control Inspections
EPA Green Purchasing, OSHA Workplace Safety & Installation Access Security Badging

Top Federal Buying Agencies for PSC M181

Department of Energy (NNSA / Office of Science): $23.4 Billion (82% of PSC Spend of obligations)
NASA: $2.6 Billion (9% of PSC Spend of obligations)
Department of Defense: $1.7 Billion (6% of PSC Spend of obligations)
General Services Administration & Civilian Agencies: $185 Million (11% of PSC Spend of obligations)

Common Federal Contract Vehicles & GWACs

DOE M&O / NASA (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 M181.
SAM.gov Open Market Solicitations (PSC M181) (FAR Part 12 / 13 / 15 Open Market): Standalone Invitations for Bid (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Simplified Acquisitions published directly under PSC M181.
Agency-Specific IDIQs, MATOCs & GWACs (Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity): Multi-year agency task order vehicles at Department of Energy (NNSA / Office of Science) and NASA where PSC M181 is the designated product/service identifier.

PSC M181 Frequently Asked Questions

What does Federal PSC Code M181 cover?

PSC M181 (Operation of Government-Owned Contractor-Operated (GOCO) R&D Facilities) is an official Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) Product and Service Code under Portfolio M — Operation of Government-Owned Facilities. Federal agencies use PSC M181 to classify procurements for Management and Operating (M&O) Contracts for National Laboratories & Test Ranges, Nuclear Security Enterprise Operations, Particle Accelerators & Cleanroom Labs, and Subcontracting Matrix Opportunities for Small Business Support Vendors at National Labs.

What is the difference between PSC M181 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 M181 (Operation of Government-Owned Contractor-Operated (GOCO) R&D Facilities) identifies the specific facility ops (goco r&d) being purchased on the solicitation or contract line item (CLIN).

How much does the federal government spend on PSC M181 annually?

Federal agencies obligate approximately $28.5 Billion per year under PSC M181, led by Department of Energy (NNSA / Office of Science) ($23.4 Billion), NASA ($2.6 Billion), and Department of Defense ($1.7 Billion), with roughly 85+ Bids active opportunities annually.

Which GSA Schedule or contract vehicle covers PSC M181?

Procurements under PSC M181 are frequently routed through DOE M&O / NASA, 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 M181?

When bidding on state, county, municipal, or school district solicitations, the primary NIGP cross-reference for federal PSC M181 is NIGP 958-00 (Management and Operation Services (Facilities, Utilities, Parking, and Transit)).

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