PSC 1550: Unmanned Aircraft
1550 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for unmanned aircraft, 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
- 18
- Spending, FY2026
- $2.1 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 14%
Open contracts with PSC 1550, due soonest
- FA8629-26-S-C001(Call-001)_Air Force - Small UAS & Asymmetric Capabilities - Commercial Solutions Opening
Due in 4 daysOct 15, 2026
- Market Survey for the followings part numbers- S007250, S007251, S007252, and S007260 – associated with the Black Hornet (BH4) Unmanned Aircraft.
✦ DLA Land at Aberdeen, for the U.S. Army, is running a sources sought (market research) for four parts of the Black Hornet 4 (BH4) small drone system.
Due in 5 daysOct 16, 2026
- Customs and Border Protection Controlled Solicitation Availability for UAS Platform Requirement
✦ U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) wants to buy a UAS (drone) platform, with a place of performance listed as Summit Point, WV. The solicitation is set aside for…
Due in 10 daysOct 21, 2026
- Post Justification Notice
Due in 13 daysOct 24, 2026
- RFI - Contractor Support Approaches for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
✦ The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (Wright-Patterson AFB) is asking industry how it would provide contractor support (sustainment) for a fleet of small unmanned aircraft…
Due in 17 daysOct 28, 2026
- Recoverable Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Frontline Operational Awareness and Surveillance Missions
✦ The Department of Homeland Security is doing market research on small drones that can be recovered and reused for frontline surveillance, search and rescue, and similar missions.
Due in 26 daysNov 5, 2026
Where 1550 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 15: Aerospace Craft and Structural Components
- Code 1550: Unmanned Aircraft
NAICS codes used with PSC 1550
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 1550 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 336411 | Aircraft Manufacturing | $4.9 billion |
| 336413 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $450.8 million |
| 334111 | Electronic Computer Manufacturing | $409.5 million |
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $143.7 million |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $128.5 million |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $78.8 million |
| 541370 | Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services | On 1 open |
Who buys under PSC 1550
Agencies with the most contract dollars under 1550 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $2.3 billion |
| Department of the Air Force | $2 billion |
| Department of the Navy | $1.6 billion |
| Department of State | $135.2 million |
| Department of Energy | $40.9 million |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $27.3 million |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $21.3 million |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | $18.4 million |
On open notices right now, the most 1550 work comes from Dept of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and Department of the Interior.
Federal spending under PSC 1550 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $2.2 billion |
| FY2025 | $1.9 billion |
| FY2026 | $2.1 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC 1550 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. | $2.6 billion |
| Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $897.5 million |
| Aerovironment, Inc | $446.7 million |
| Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc | $430.6 million |
| Leidos, Inc. | $380.8 million |
| Griffon Aerospace, Inc. | $231.5 million |
| Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $219.4 million |
| Aevex Aerospace, LLC | $165.1 million |
| Anduril Industries, Inc. | $95.1 million |
| Anduril Industries, Inc. | $94 million |
Related PSC codes
- 1510 Aircraft, Fixed Wing
- 1520 Aircraft, Rotary Wing
- 1540 Gliders
- 1555 Space Vehicles
- 1560 Airframe Structural Components
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC 1550?
1550 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for unmanned aircraft, 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 1550?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 1550 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 1550?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 18 open notices use PSC 1550 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.