PSC 1540: Gliders
1540 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for gliders, 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
- $964,263
- Share to small businesses
- 16%
Where 1540 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 15: Aerospace Craft and Structural Components
- Code 1540: Gliders
NAICS codes used with PSC 1540
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 1540 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $937,867 |
| 332510 | Hardware Manufacturing | $143,031 |
| 813312 | Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations | $9,850 |
| 336413 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $1,740 |
Who buys under PSC 1540
Agencies with the most contract dollars under 1540 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $895,082 |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $144,771 |
| Department of the Navy | $55,635 |
Federal spending under PSC 1540 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $-244,538 |
| FY2025 | $73,850 |
| FY2026 | $964,263 |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC 1540 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| University of Washington | $821,232 |
| Boeing Distribution Services Defense LLC | $143,031 |
| Edgeone LLC | $64,000 |
| Bravura Information Technology Systems Inc | $55,635 |
| Christopher Jones | $9,850 |
| Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | $1,740 |
Related PSC codes
- 1510 Aircraft, Fixed Wing
- 1520 Aircraft, Rotary Wing
- 1550 Unmanned Aircraft
- 1555 Space Vehicles
- 1560 Airframe Structural Components
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC 1540?
1540 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for gliders, 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 1540?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 1540 go with NAICS 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument 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 1540?
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.