PSC 1520: Aircraft, Rotary Wing
1520 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for aircraft, rotary wing, in the aerospace craft and structural components 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
- 0
- Spending, FY2026
- $5.8 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 8%
Where 1520 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 15: Aerospace Craft and Structural Components
- Code 1520: Aircraft, Rotary Wing
NAICS codes used with PSC 1520
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 1520 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 336411 | Aircraft Manufacturing | $14.8 billion |
| 336413 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $2.3 billion |
| 336412 | Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing | $976.7 million |
| 339113 | Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing | $143.1 million |
| 488190 | Other Support Activities for Air Transportation | $10.4 million |
| 323117 | Books Printing | $6.2 million |
Who buys under PSC 1520
Agencies with the most contract dollars under 1520 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | $8.1 billion |
| Department of the Army | $6.9 billion |
| Department of the Air Force | $1.8 billion |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $1.2 billion |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | $144 million |
| Departmental Offices | $53.2 million |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $45 million |
| Department of State | $14.1 million |
Federal spending under PSC 1520 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $6.4 billion |
| FY2025 | $6.1 billion |
| FY2026 | $5.8 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC 1520 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | $10.1 billion |
| The Boeing Company | $4.2 billion |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | $1.6 billion |
| Defense Systems and Solutions | $1.4 billion |
| Bell Textron Inc | $666.4 million |
| Bell Boeing Joint Project Office | $172.8 million |
| Davenport Aviation Inc | $143.1 million |
| Robertson Fuel Systems, L.L.C. | $44.6 million |
| Lockheed Martin Logistic Services, Inc. | $19.9 million |
| Bae Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc. | $16.8 million |
Related PSC codes
- 1510 Aircraft, Fixed Wing
- 1540 Gliders
- 1550 Unmanned Aircraft
- 1555 Space Vehicles
- 1560 Airframe Structural Components
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC 1520?
1520 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for aircraft, rotary wing, under 15 (Aerospace Craft and Structural Components). 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 1520?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 1520 go with NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), 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 1520?
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.