PSC 3550: Vending and Coin Operated Machines

3550 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for vending and coin operated machines, 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
$514,118
Share to small businesses
94%

Where 3550 sits in the PSC Manual

  • Category: Product
  • Group 35: Service and Trade Eqpt
  • Code 3550: Vending and Coin Operated Machines

NAICS codes used with PSC 3550

The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 3550 most often:

NAICSIndustrySpent, last 3 years
333310Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing$401,255
333318Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing$222,667
334514Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing$182,299
337127Institutional Furniture Manufacturing$166,147
811310Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance$121,267
332999All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing$73,528

Who buys under PSC 3550

Agencies with the most contract dollars under 3550 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:

AgencyObligated
Department of the Army$553,047
Indian Health Service$234,467
Department of the Air Force$148,703
Department of Veterans Affairs$135,090
Department of the Navy$110,727
United States Mint$75,712
Bureau of Reclamation$36,545
National Park Service$35,714

Federal spending under PSC 3550 by year

Fiscal yearContract obligations
FY2024$446,028
FY2025$394,363
FY2026$514,118
FY2027 (so far)$0

Who wins PSC 3550 contracts

CompanyObligated, last 3 years
Caracal Enterprises, LLC$668,676
Kent Homes LLC$234,467
Cardinal Equipment Services LLC$110,727
Idsc Holdings LLC$75,712
Vysix LLC$75,175
Mericapro LLC$73,528
Vendnovation LLC$60,900
Mitchell Adding Machine Company, Inc.$20,280
JTM Enterprises LLC$15,900
Avs Companies LLC$10,540

Related PSC codes

  • 3510 Laundry and Dry Cleaning Equipment
  • 3520 Shoe Repairing Equipment
  • 3530 Industrial Sewing Machines and Mobile Textile Repair Shops
  • 3540 Wrapping and Packaging Machinery
  • 3590 Miscellaneous Service and Trade Equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is PSC 3550?

3550 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for vending and coin operated machines, 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 3550?

Most federal contract dollars under PSC 3550 go with NAICS 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry 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 3550?

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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