PSC 6655: Geophysical Instruments
6655 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for geophysical instruments, in the instruments and laboratory 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
- $13.6 million
- Share to small businesses
- 24%
Where 6655 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 66: Instruments and Laboratory Eqpt
- Code 6655: Geophysical Instruments
NAICS codes used with PSC 6655
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 6655 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 334513 | Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables | $17.7 million |
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $14.3 million |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $4.8 million |
| 334519 | Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing | $4.3 million |
| 334419 | Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | $4 million |
| 336413 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $1.1 million |
Who buys under PSC 6655
Agencies with the most contract dollars under 6655 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| U.S. Geological Survey | $16.9 million |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $8.7 million |
| Department of the Navy | $8.1 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $5.1 million |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $4.6 million |
| Drug Enforcement Administration | $2.5 million |
| Department of the Army | $731,571 |
| Federal Highway Administration | $448,841 |
Federal spending under PSC 6655 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $18.4 million |
| FY2025 | $16.5 million |
| FY2026 | $13.6 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC 6655 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Nanometrics Inc | $15.5 million |
| Teledyne Instruments, Inc. | $6.1 million |
| San Jose State University Research Foundation | $4.6 million |
| Nortekusa, Inc | $3.8 million |
| Lockheed Martin Sippican, Inc. | $3.4 million |
| Wescam USA, Inc. | $2.5 million |
| Kinemetrics Inc | $1.9 million |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | $1.1 million |
| Spectral Labs Incorporated | $932,404 |
| Riegl USA, Inc. | $469,331 |
Related PSC codes
- 6605 Navigational Instruments
- 6610 Flight Instruments
- 6615 Automatic Pilot Mechanisms and Airborne Gyro Components
- 6620 Engine Instruments
- 6625 Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments
- 6630 Chemical Analysis Instruments
- 6632 Analysis Instruments, Medical Laboratory Use
- 6635 Physical Properties Testing and Inspection
- 6636 Environmental Chambers and Related Equipment
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC 6655?
6655 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for geophysical instruments, under 66 (Instruments and Laboratory 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 6655?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 6655 go with NAICS 334513 (Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables), 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 6655?
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.