PSC 8470: Armor, Personal
8470 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for armor, personal, in the clothing, individual equipment, insigna, and jewelry 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
- 1
- Spending, FY2026
- $469 million
- Share to small businesses
- 59%
Open contracts with PSC 8470, due soonest
- Lightweight Hard Armor Polyethylene Composite plates
Due in 13 daysOct 23, 2026
Where 8470 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 84: Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insigna, and Jewelry
- Code 8470: Armor, Personal
NAICS codes used with PSC 8470
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 8470 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 315990 | Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing | $801.7 million |
| 333999 | All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing | $424.9 million |
| 332994 | Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing | $179.4 million |
| 339113 | Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing | $121.9 million |
| 315210 | Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors | $98.1 million |
| 339999 | All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $63 million |
Who buys under PSC 8470
Agencies with the most contract dollars under 8470 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $754 million |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $738.6 million |
| U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | $111.1 million |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | $49 million |
| Department of State | $32.1 million |
| Department of the Navy | $30.7 million |
| U.S. Marshals Service | $24.6 million |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $22.8 million |
Federal spending under PSC 8470 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $529.4 million |
| FY2025 | $872.6 million |
| FY2026 | $469 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $-8,194 |
Who wins PSC 8470 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Leading Technology Composites Inc | $336.2 million |
| Gentex Corporation | $255.8 million |
| Avon Protection Ceradyne LLC | $190.2 million |
| Integris Composites, Inc. | $145.4 million |
| Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | $141.4 million |
| Hardwire LLC | $103.8 million |
| Bethel Industries Inc | $102.5 million |
| Point Blank Enterprises, Inc | $93.1 million |
| Aspetto Inc | $66.3 million |
| Slate Solutions LLC | $57.7 million |
Related PSC codes
- 8405 Outerwear, Men's
- 8410 Outerwear, Women's
- 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose
- 8420 Underwear and Nightwear, Men's
- 8425 Underwear and Nightwear, Women's
- 8430 Footwear, Men's
- 8435 Footwear, Women's
- 8440 Hosiery, Handwear, and Clothing Accessories, Men's
- 8445 Hosiery, Handwear, and Clothing Accessories, Women's
- 8450 Children's and Infants' Apparel and Accessories
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC 8470?
8470 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for armor, personal, under 84 (Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insigna, and Jewelry). 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 8470?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 8470 go with NAICS 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel 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 8470?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 1 open notices use PSC 8470 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.