PSC 6550: In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets
6550 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for in vitro diagnostic substances, reagents, test kits and sets, in the medical/dental/veterinary eqpt/supp 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
- 5
Open contracts with PSC 6550, due soonest
- Defense Logistics Agency - Troop Support – Europe & Africa Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for Laboratory Reagents, Test Kits, and Consumables
✦ Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Europe & Africa, working with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe, is doing market research (a Sources Sought / RFI, not a…
Due in 20 daysOct 30, 2026
- Cepheid GeneXpert Testing Supplies
✦ The VA's Network Contract Office 5 plans to buy Cepheid GeneXpert testing supplies for six VA medical centers in West Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC. It expects one…
Due in 37 daysNov 16, 2026
Where 6550 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 65: Medical/Dental/Veterinary Eqpt/Supp
- Code 6550: In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets
NAICS codes used with PSC 6550
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 6550 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 325413 | In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing | On 3 open |
| 325414 | Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing | On 1 open |
| 334516 | Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing | On 1 open |
On open notices right now, the most 6550 work comes from Dept of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs.
Related PSC codes
- 6505 Drugs and Biologicals
- 6506 Blood and Blood Products
- 6507 Blood Derivatives
- 6508 Medicated Cosmetics and Toiletries
- 6509 Drugs and Biologicals, Veterinary Use
- 6510 Surgical Dressing Materials
- 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
- 6520 Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
- 6525 Imaging Equipment and Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary
- 6530 Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC 6550?
6550 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for in vitro diagnostic substances, reagents, test kits and sets, under 65 (Medical/Dental/Veterinary Eqpt/Supp). 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 6550?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 6550 go with NAICS 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance 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 6550?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 5 open notices use PSC 6550 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.