PSC 1615: Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms and Components
1615 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for helicopter rotor blades, drive mechanisms and components, in the aerospace craft components and accessories 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
- 11
- Spending, FY2026
- $229.5 million
- Share to small businesses
- 4%
Open contracts with PSC 1615, due soonest
- MODULE,DRIVE,AIRCRA, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF
✦ NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support wants a contractor to repair aircraft drive modules (Bell S/C 449-310-102-103, GE P/N RYLC-1000) and return them ready for issue.
Due in 5 daysOct 15, 2026
- CARRIER, FIRST STAGE
✦ DLA Aviation (Huntsville) plans a three-year requirements contract for at least 9 CARRIER, FIRST STAGE parts (NSN 1615-01-112-2995, part number 145D0104-3) for the Chinook…
Due in 8 daysOct 17, 2026
- Overhaul of RADIATOR, GEARBOX Amendment 0003
Due in 21 daysOct 30, 2026
- ADAPTOR ASSY, DRIVE
✦ DLA Aviation (Huntsville, AL) wants three Drive Adapter Assemblies (NSN 1615-01-140-0972, P/N 145D3407-10) for the Chinook helicopter.
Due in 31 daysNov 9, 2026
Where 1615 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 16: Aerospace Craft Components and Accessories
- Code 1615: Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms and Components
NAICS codes used with PSC 1615
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 1615 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 336413 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $861.3 million |
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $195.9 million |
| 336411 | Aircraft Manufacturing | $138.7 million |
| 333997 | Scale and Balance Manufacturing | $20 million |
| 336412 | Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing | $10.1 million |
| 333998 | All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing | $7.8 million |
Who buys under PSC 1615
Agencies with the most contract dollars under 1615 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Defense Logistics Agency | $778.4 million |
| Department of the Navy | $217.1 million |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $186.6 million |
| Department of the Army | $64.2 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $721,947 |
On open notices right now, the most 1615 work comes from Dept of Defense and Department of Homeland Security.
Federal spending under PSC 1615 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $702 million |
| FY2025 | $315.3 million |
| FY2026 | $229.5 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC 1615 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | $608.9 million |
| The Boeing Company | $199.1 million |
| The Boeing Company | $134.8 million |
| Airbus Helicopters, Inc. | $74.2 million |
| Bell Textron Inc | $57.2 million |
| Columbia Helicopters, Inc. | $34.6 million |
| Transaero, Inc. | $17.9 million |
| PCX Aerostructures, LLC | $16.1 million |
| Triman Industries Inc | $12.7 million |
| Rotair Aerospace Corp | $8.4 million |
Related PSC codes
- 1610 Aircraft Propellers and Components
- 1620 Aircraft Landing Gear Components
- 1630 Aircraft Wheel and Brake Systems
- 1640 Aircraft Control Cable Products
- 1650 Aircraft Hydraulic, Vacuum, and De – Icing System Components
- 1660 Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, and Pressurizing Equipment
- 1670 Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment
- 1675 Space Vehicle Components
- 1677 Space Vehicle Remote Control Systems
- 1680 Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC 1615?
1615 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for helicopter rotor blades, drive mechanisms and components, under 16 (Aerospace Craft Components and Accessories). 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 1615?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 1615 go with NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment 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 1615?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 11 open notices use PSC 1615 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.