PSC 1955: Dredges
1955 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for “Dredges”, in the “Ships, Small Craft, Pontoon, Docks” 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
- 1
- Federal contract spending, FY2025
- $1.3 million
- Share of contract dollars to small businesses, since FY2024
- 70%
Open count as of Nov 6, 2026, 11:15 PM ET. The search counts live, so its total can differ by a notice or two.
Open PSC 1955 contracts with 2+ days to respond
- 3389 Large Class Hopper Dredge (LCHD-ESS)
✦ The Army Corps of Engineers (Philadelphia District contracting office, for the Portland District) wants a new Large Class Hopper Dredge to replace the aging Dredge ESSAYONS. The…
Due in 159 daysApr 15, 2027, 5:00 PM CDTThe AI summary flags this date. Check SAM.gov.
Where 1955 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 19: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoon, Docks
- Code 1955: Dredges
NAICS codes used with PSC 1955
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 1955 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years | Open with PSC 1955 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 336611 | Ship Building and Repairing | $4 million | 1 |
| 541380 | Testing Laboratories and Services | $261,000 | — |
| 333613 | Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | $188,730 | — |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $143,706 | — |
| 333120 | Construction Machinery Manufacturing | $91,599 | — |
| 339991 | Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing | $88,236 | — |
Open contracts under each code, with any PSC: NAICS 336611 · NAICS 541380 · NAICS 333613 · NAICS 541330 · NAICS 333120 · NAICS 339991
Who buys under PSC 1955
Agencies with the most contract dollars under 1955 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov. Each name links to that agency's open contracts and buying history:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $4.7 million |
| Maritime Administration | $143,706 |
| Bureau of Reclamation | $26,894 |
Federal spending under PSC 1955 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $916,858 |
| FY2025 | $1.3 million |
| FY2026 (incomplete) | $2.6 million |
Headline figures use FY2025, the last complete year. FY2026 is still incomplete and will rise until about early January 2027 as Defense data arrives: USAspending.gov publishes Defense contracts 90 days after they're signed. FY2027 began October 1, 2026; it's left out until Defense data for it starts to arrive.
Who wins PSC 1955 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. | $2.2 million |
| VMI Inc | $1.8 million |
| Hidenis Group LLC | $261,000 |
| West Coast Wire Rope and Rigging, Inc. | $188,730 |
| B2Z Engineering LLC | $143,706 |
| American Vulkan Corporation | $88,236 |
| Ellicott Dredges LLC | $64,705 |
| PKJ International LLC | $38,998 |
| Propulsion Systems, Inc. | $38,604 |
| Equipment Specialties Co., Inc. | $26,894 |
Linked names have a FedReady profile, which shows the NAICS codes a business is registered as small under. Most large companies have none.
Large prime contractors (companies that hold the contract with the agency) subcontract part of their work to small businesses. See which primes subcontract, by NAICS code.
Research PSC 1955 work
By the NAICS codes this work goes with, the one with the most spending first: who won recently, contracts ending soon, agencies' planned buys and the large primes that subcontract it, nationwide. Each code shows only the pages that exist for it:
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing: who won recently · contracts ending in the next 12 months · planned buys · large primes that subcontract
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services: who won recently · contracts ending in the next 12 months · planned buys · large primes that subcontract
- 333613 Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing: who won recently · contracts ending in the next 12 months · large primes that subcontract
Related PSC codes
- 1900 Frigates and Corvettes
- 1901 Aircraft Carriers
- 1902 Cruisers
- 1903 Destroyers
- 1904 Submarines
- 1905 Combat Ships and Landing Vessels
- 1906 Minelayers and Minesweepers
- 1907 Landing Craft
- 1908 Torpedo Boats and Gun Boats
- 1909 Hydrofoils
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC 1955?
1955 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual named “Dredges”, under 19 (Ships, Small Craft, Pontoon, Docks). 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 1955?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 1955 go with NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), 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 1955?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 1 open notice uses PSC 1955 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.
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Sources: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities, USAspending.gov and the PSC Manual. How we count.