PSC 5835: Sound Recording and Reproducing Equipment
5835 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for sound recording and reproducing equipment, in the comm/detect/coherent radiation 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
- Spending, FY2026
- $12.4 million
- Share to small businesses
- 40%
Open contracts with PSC 5835, due soonest
- RECORDER,SOUND, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF
✦ The Navy (NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support) wants 3 sound recorders (NIIN 015221023) repaired and returned to ready-for-issue condition.
Due in 5 daysOct 15, 2026
Where 5835 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 58: Comm/Detect/Coherent Radiation
- Code 5835: Sound Recording and Reproducing Equipment
NAICS codes used with PSC 5835
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 5835 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 512290 | Other Sound Recording Industries | $39.8 million |
| 334310 | Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing | $6.9 million |
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $6.8 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $4.7 million |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services | $3.7 million |
| 334220 | Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing | $3.4 million |
| 333998 | All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing | On 1 open |
Who buys under PSC 5835
Agencies with the most contract dollars under 5835 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | $39.7 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $8 million |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $7 million |
| Department of the Army | $5 million |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation | $3.7 million |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1.1 million |
| Department of the Navy | $1.1 million |
| U.S. Agency for Global Media | $916,327 |
Federal spending under PSC 5835 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $22.8 million |
| FY2025 | $34.7 million |
| FY2026 | $12.4 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC 5835 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Nice Systems Inc | $39.7 million |
| Tyonek Aircraft Overhaul, LLC | $6.8 million |
| Great Lakes Sound & Vibration Inc | $4.7 million |
| Thundercat Technology, LLC | $3.3 million |
| Systems & Technology Research LLC | $2.3 million |
| Genasys Inc. | $2.3 million |
| Wildlife Acoustics, Inc. | $1.3 million |
| Crystal Instruments Corporation | $1.1 million |
| Syndetix Inc | $794,588 |
| GDL Solutions, Inc. | $533,806 |
Related PSC codes
- 5805 Telephone and Telegraph Equipment
- 5810 Communications Security Equipment and Components
- 5811 Other Cryptologic Equipment and Components
- 5815 Teletype and Facsimile Equipment
- 5820 Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne
- 5821 Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne
- 5825 Radio Navigation Equipment, Except Airborne
- 5826 Radio Navigation Equipment, Airborne
- 5830 Intercommunication and Public Address Systems, Except Airborne
- 5831 Intercommunication and Public Address Systems, Airborne
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC 5835?
5835 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for sound recording and reproducing equipment, under 58 (Comm/Detect/Coherent Radiation). 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 5835?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 5835 go with NAICS 512290 (Other Sound Recording Industries), 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 5835?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 1 open notices use PSC 5835 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.