PSC 3540: Wrapping and Packaging Machinery

3540 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for wrapping and packaging machinery, in the service and trade eqpt 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
$4.1 million
Share to small businesses
88%

Where 3540 sits in the PSC Manual

  • Category: Product
  • Group 35: Service and Trade Eqpt
  • Code 3540: Wrapping and Packaging Machinery

NAICS codes used with PSC 3540

The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 3540 most often:

NAICSIndustrySpent, last 3 years
333993Packaging Machinery Manufacturing$9.9 million
333923Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing$2.6 million
332216Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing$489,254
332993Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing$328,924
333991Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing$305,250
561910Packaging and Labeling Services$224,870

Who buys under PSC 3540

Agencies with the most contract dollars under 3540 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:

AgencyObligated
Federal Acquisition Service$5.4 million
Department of Veterans Affairs$2.9 million
Defense Logistics Agency$2.8 million
Bureau of Engraving and Printing$1.8 million
Department of the Army$905,285
Department of the Navy$610,462
Defense Commissary Agency$508,942
United States Mint$252,391

Federal spending under PSC 3540 by year

Fiscal yearContract obligations
FY2024$6.9 million
FY2025$4.7 million
FY2026$4.1 million
FY2027 (so far)$0

Who wins PSC 3540 contracts

CompanyObligated, last 3 years
Independent Metal Strap Co Inc$4.5 million
NGA3 Services LLC$2.6 million
Industrial Packaging Supplies Inc$1.8 million
10GFEDSUPPLY, LLC$641,190
F & M Micro Products Inc$489,254
Allvet Packaging LLC$427,661
Century Tech Inc$328,924
Reinen Machine Sales, Inc.$305,250
Neway Packaging Corp.$248,520
Johnpac, LLC$245,634

Related PSC codes

  • 3510 Laundry and Dry Cleaning Equipment
  • 3520 Shoe Repairing Equipment
  • 3530 Industrial Sewing Machines and Mobile Textile Repair Shops
  • 3550 Vending and Coin Operated Machines
  • 3590 Miscellaneous Service and Trade Equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is PSC 3540?

3540 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for wrapping and packaging machinery, under 35 (Service and Trade Eqpt). 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 3540?

Most federal contract dollars under PSC 3540 go with NAICS 333993 (Packaging Machinery 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 3540?

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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