PSC 3960: Freight Elevators

3960 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for freight elevators, in the materials handling 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
$4.5 million
Share to small businesses
15%

Where 3960 sits in the PSC Manual

  • Category: Product
  • Group 39: Materials Handling Eqpt
  • Code 3960: Freight Elevators

NAICS codes used with PSC 3960

The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 3960 most often:

NAICSIndustrySpent, last 3 years
333921Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing$15.2 million
238290Other Building Equipment Contractors$7.3 million
561210Facilities Support Services$750,411
332812Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers$511,512
339113Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing$461,348
811310Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance$339,334

Who buys under PSC 3960

Agencies with the most contract dollars under 3960 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:

AgencyObligated
Department of the Navy$6.8 million
United States Mint$4.4 million
National Gallery of Art$3.6 million
Smithsonian Institution$2 million
Defense Logistics Agency$1.8 million
Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons$1.4 million
Department of Veterans Affairs$1.3 million
Department of the Army$928,782

Federal spending under PSC 3960 by year

Fiscal yearContract obligations
FY2024$13.6 million
FY2025$7.4 million
FY2026$4.5 million
FY2027 (so far)$62,605

Who wins PSC 3960 contracts

CompanyObligated, last 3 years
Lake Shore Systems, Inc.$4.8 million
Delaware Elevator, Inc.$4.1 million
Nichols Contracting, Inc.$3.3 million
Jered LLC$3.1 million
Elcon Enterprises Inc$2.4 million
Schindler Elevator Corporation$1.5 million
Fujitec America, Inc.$511,512
Warrior Service Company LLC$363,332
TK Elevator Corporation$347,158
Next Level Accessibility Inc$315,040

Related PSC codes

  • 3910 Conveyors
  • 3915 Materials Feeders
  • 3920 Material Handling Equipment, Nonself – Propelled
  • 3930 Warehouse Trucks and Tractors, Self – Propelled
  • 3940 Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings
  • 3950 Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks
  • 3990 Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is PSC 3960?

3960 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for freight elevators, under 39 (Materials Handling 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 3960?

Most federal contract dollars under PSC 3960 go with NAICS 333921 (Elevator and Moving Stairway 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 3960?

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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