PSC 8010: Paints, Dopes, Varnishes, and Related Products
8010 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for paints, dopes, varnishes, and related products, in the brushes, paints, sealers, adhesives 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
- Spending, FY2026
- $74.3 million
- Share to small businesses
- 70%
Open contracts with PSC 8010, due soonest
- Sources Sought Notice - Chemical Agent Resistant Coating - Enhanced
✦ The Army's Product Manager Vehicle Protection Systems is doing market research to find companies that can make a Chemical Agent Resistant Coating - Enhanced (CARC-E) paint system.
Due in 10 daysOct 20, 2026
- Aircraft Coatings and Sealants OO-ALC
✦ The Air Force's Ogden Air Logistics Complex at Hill Air Force Base, Utah wants one small business to manage and supply aircraft coatings and sealants, with fast delivery and…
Due in 25 daysNov 3, 2026
- SEALER,SURFACE
Due in 31 daysNov 9, 2026
Where 8010 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 80: Brushes, Paints, Sealers, Adhesives
- Code 8010: Paints, Dopes, Varnishes, and Related Products
NAICS codes used with PSC 8010
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 8010 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 325510 | Paint and Coating Manufacturing | $125.9 million |
| 325520 | Adhesive Manufacturing | $113.6 million |
| 332312 | Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing | $16.4 million |
| 424950 | Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $5.4 million |
| 334111 | Electronic Computer Manufacturing | $1.1 million |
| 334412 | Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing | $1 million |
Who buys under PSC 8010
Agencies with the most contract dollars under 8010 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Defense Logistics Agency | $146.2 million |
| Department of the Navy | $59.6 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $40.3 million |
| Department of the Army | $9.7 million |
| Forest Service | $9 million |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $2.1 million |
| Federal Prison Industries / Unicor | $2 million |
| Department of State | $977,684 |
Federal spending under PSC 8010 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $101.7 million |
| FY2025 | $95.5 million |
| FY2026 | $74.3 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $120,754 |
Who wins PSC 8010 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Asrc Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC | $128.6 million |
| Automotive & Industrial Supply, LLC | $34.7 million |
| PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc. | $24.6 million |
| PPG Industries Inc | $15.6 million |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company | $13.4 million |
| PRC - Desoto International, Inc. | $9 million |
| The Lighthouse for the Blind | $8.9 million |
| Hentzen Coatings Inc | $5.3 million |
| CTC Enterprise Ventures Corp | $3.2 million |
| PRC - Desoto International, Inc. | $2.8 million |
Related PSC codes
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC 8010?
8010 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for paints, dopes, varnishes, and related products, under 80 (Brushes, Paints, Sealers, Adhesives). 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 8010?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 8010 go with NAICS 325510 (Paint and Coating 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 8010?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 3 open notices use PSC 8010 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.