PSC 1670: Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment
1670 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for parachutes; aerial pick up, delivery, recovery systems; and cargo tie down equipment, 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
- 3
- Spending, FY2026
- $178.9 million
- Share to small businesses
- 50%
Open contracts with PSC 1670, due soonest
- 10K Cargo Net, NSN 1670-01-058-3810
✦ Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal plans to issue a solicitation for a 10K Cargo Net (NSN 1670-01-058-3810) as a five-year requirements contract.
Due in 6 daysOct 16, 2026
Where 1670 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 16: Aerospace Craft Components and Accessories
- Code 1670: Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment
NAICS codes used with PSC 1670
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 1670 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 314999 | All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills | $309.1 million |
| 336413 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $139.2 million |
| 333924 | Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing | $43.7 million |
| 321920 | Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing | $27.9 million |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $10.1 million |
| 339999 | All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $5.5 million |
| 332510 | Hardware Manufacturing | On 1 open |
Who buys under PSC 1670
Agencies with the most contract dollars under 1670 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $232.3 million |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $172.2 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $111.4 million |
| Department of the Navy | $27.3 million |
| Forest Service | $4 million |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $2.6 million |
| Federal Acquisition Service | $2.3 million |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $1.4 million |
Federal spending under PSC 1670 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $170.2 million |
| FY2025 | $204.7 million |
| FY2026 | $178.9 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC 1670 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Airborne Systems North America of Ca Inc | $102.8 million |
| Aar Manufacturing, Inc. | $70.7 million |
| Mills Manufacturing Corporation | $59.7 million |
| Complete Parachute Solutions, Inc. | $40.1 million |
| Butler Parachute Systems, Inc | $40 million |
| Tac Industries Inc | $22.7 million |
| Eci Defense Group, Inc. | $16.2 million |
| Cottonwood Inc | $13.4 million |
| FXC Corporation | $12.5 million |
| Davis Aircraft Products Co., Inc. | $12.1 million |
Related PSC codes
- 1610 Aircraft Propellers and Components
- 1615 Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms 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
- 1675 Space Vehicle Components
- 1677 Space Vehicle Remote Control Systems
- 1680 Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC 1670?
1670 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for parachutes; aerial pick up, delivery, recovery systems; and cargo tie down equipment, 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 1670?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 1670 go with NAICS 314999 (All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills), 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 1670?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 3 open notices use PSC 1670 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.