PSC 6850: Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties
6850 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for miscellaneous chemical specialties, 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
- 3
Open contracts with PSC 6850, due soonest
- INSPECTION PENETRAN
✦ NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (Navy, Mechanicsburg) is asking for quotes on an item described only as 68--INSPECTION PENETRAN (a penetrant inspection material), with technical…
Due in 20 daysOct 29, 2026
- Industry Day - Industry Engagement for Long-Term Fire Retardant Specification Revision
Due in 21 daysOct 30, 2026
- High-Capacity Hydrogen and Hydrogen Isotope Getters
Due in 36 daysNov 15, 2026
Where 6850 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 68: Chemicals and Chemical Products
- Code 6850: Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties
NAICS codes used with PSC 6850
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 6850 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 325998 | All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing | On 3 open |
On open notices right now, the most 6850 work comes from Department of Agriculture, Dept of Defense and Department of Energy.
Related PSC codes
- 6810 Chemicals
- 6820 Dyes
- 6830 Gases: Compressed and Liquefied
- 6835 Medical Gases
- 6840 Pest Control Agents and Disinfectants
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC 6850?
6850 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for miscellaneous chemical specialties, 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 6850?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 6850 go with NAICS 325998 (All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation 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 6850?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 3 open notices use PSC 6850 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.