AC34 R&D Code

National Defense R&d Services; Defense-related Activities; R&d Administrative Expenses

Category: C – National Defense R&d Services

Contract Classification

R&D Code

PSC Code AC34

Category: C – National Defense R&d Services

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What This Code Covers

No specific includes data is available for PSC code AC34. Refer to the GSA PSC Manual for detailed classification guidance.

What This Code Does NOT Cover

No specific exclusions are listed for PSC code AC34. Check related codes in the C – National Defense R&d Services category for similar classifications.

Contracting Officer Notes

No additional contracting officer notes are available for PSC code AC34.

How to Use PSC Code AC34 in Federal Contracting

PSC code AC34National Defense R&d Services; Defense-related Activities; R&d Administrative Expenses — is used by federal contracting officers to classify service purchases. When an agency awards a contract for national defense r&d services; defense-related activities; r&d administrative expenses, they record PSC code AC34 in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS).

As a vendor, knowing this PSC code helps you find relevant opportunities. Search for active solicitations using PSC code AC34 on SAM.gov, or review historical awards on USASpending.gov to understand which agencies buy this service and at what contract values.

PSC code AC34 falls under the C – National Defense R&d Services category. Service codes like this one are used for professional services, IT, construction, and R&D contracts.

To find opportunities using this PSC code on SAM.gov:

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You can also track historical spending patterns for PSC code AC34 on USASpending.gov. Filter by agency, fiscal year, and award type to identify your best customers and forecast future opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PSC code AC34?

PSC code AC34 — NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; R&D ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES — is a federal Product and Service Code used to classify service purchases on government contracts. It falls under the Professional Services category and is used by contracting officers when reporting contract actions in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS).

How do I use PSC code AC34 in SAM.gov?

PSC codes are used by the government to describe what they are buying, not by vendors to register. However, understanding PSC code AC34 helps you identify which federal opportunities to pursue. Search for active opportunities using this PSC code on SAM.gov under Contract Opportunities, or use USASpending.gov to see historical contract awards under this code.

What types of contracts use PSC code AC34?

Federal agencies use PSC code AC34 (NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; R&D ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES) when awarding contracts for national defense r&d services; defense-related activities; r&d administrative expenses. You can view all current and historical contract awards under this code on USASpending.gov.

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Related NAICS Codes

NAICS codes commonly associated with this PSC category

Source: U.S. Census Bureau NAICS 2022

$ Recent Federal Contract Activity

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Contracts

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Task Order Vehicles

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Who Buys This?

Top federal agencies awarding contracts under this PSC code

1

Department of Defense

19 contracts

2

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

1 contracts

Source: USASpending.gov

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