PSC 6820: Dyes

6820 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for dyes, in the chemicals and chemical products 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
$135,526
Share to small businesses
3%

Where 6820 sits in the PSC Manual

  • Category: Product
  • Group 68: Chemicals and Chemical Products
  • Code 6820: Dyes

NAICS codes used with PSC 6820

The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 6820 most often:

NAICSIndustrySpent, last 3 years
336413Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing$154.4 million
325180Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing$4.4 million
325130Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing$791,326
221210Natural Gas Distribution$164,879
325991Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins$87,506
324191Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing$44,613

Who buys under PSC 6820

Agencies with the most contract dollars under 6820 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:

AgencyObligated
Department of the Navy$154.6 million
Department of the Army$5.1 million
Defense Logistics Agency$105,594
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service$86,856
Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education$62,460
Bureau of Engraving and Printing$20,375

Federal spending under PSC 6820 by year

Fiscal yearContract obligations
FY2024$964,693
FY2025$158.8 million
FY2026$135,526
FY2027 (so far)$0

Who wins PSC 6820 contracts

CompanyObligated, last 3 years
The Boeing Company$154.4 million
Nation Ford Chemical Co$5 million
Merrimac Petroleum, Inc$164,879
Avient Corp$87,506
Day-Glo Color Corp.$86,856
Burhani Enterprises Inc$47,412
Asrc Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC$44,613
Notch 8 LLC$29,050
JTM Enterprises LLC$26,130
A.M.S. Network, LLC$12,797

Related PSC codes

  • 6810 Chemicals
  • 6830 Gases: Compressed and Liquefied
  • 6835 Medical Gases
  • 6840 Pest Control Agents and Disinfectants
  • 6850 Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties

Frequently asked questions

What is PSC 6820?

6820 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for dyes, under 68 (Chemicals and Chemical Products). 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 6820?

Most federal contract dollars under PSC 6820 go with NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment 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 6820?

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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