PSC 2845: Rocket Engines and Components

2845 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for rocket engines and components, in the engines and turbines and component 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
$12.7 million
Share to small businesses
5%

Where 2845 sits in the PSC Manual

  • Category: Product
  • Group 28: Engines and Turbines and Component
  • Code 2845: Rocket Engines and Components

NAICS codes used with PSC 2845

The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 2845 most often:

NAICSIndustrySpent, last 3 years
541712Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (Except Biotechnology)$50.3 million
332710Machine Shops$2.4 million
325180Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing$1.9 million
336415Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing$606,259
333248All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing$344,122

Who buys under PSC 2845

Agencies with the most contract dollars under 2845 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:

AgencyObligated
National Aeronautics and Space Administration$50.3 million
Department of the Navy$5.2 million

Federal spending under PSC 2845 by year

Fiscal yearContract obligations
FY2024$25.3 million
FY2025$17.6 million
FY2026$12.7 million
FY2027 (so far)$0

Who wins PSC 2845 contracts

CompanyObligated, last 3 years
Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc.$50.3 million
Anderson Metal Industries Inc$2.4 million
American Pacific Corporation$1.7 million
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company$606,259
Flacktek Sales, Inc.$344,122
Mach I, Inc.$160,920

Related PSC codes

  • 2805 Gasoline Reciprocating Engines, Except Aircraft; and Components
  • 2810 Gasoline Reciprocating Engines, Aircraft Prime Mover; and Components
  • 2815 Diesel Engines and Components
  • 2820 Steam Engines, Reciprocating; and Components
  • 2825 Steam Turbines and Components
  • 2830 Water Turbines and Water Wheels; and Components
  • 2835 Gas Turbines and Jet Engines; Non – Aircraft Prime Mover, Aircraft Non – Prime Mover, and Components
  • 2840 Gas Turbines and Jet Engines, Aircraft, Prime Moving; and Components
  • 2850 Gasoline Rotary Engines and Components
  • 2895 Miscellaneous Engines and Components

Frequently asked questions

What is PSC 2845?

2845 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for rocket engines and components, under 28 (Engines and Turbines and Component). 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.

How do I find contracts that use PSC 2845?

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.

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