PSC 8820: Live Animals, Not Raised for Food
8820 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for live animals, not raised for food, in the live animals 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
- $28.6 million
- Share to small businesses
- 24%
Where 8820 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 88: Live Animals
- Code 8820: Live Animals, Not Raised for Food
NAICS codes used with PSC 8820
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 8820 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 112990 | All Other Animal Production | $76.4 million |
| 112511 | Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries | $2.5 million |
| 112111 | Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming | $1.7 million |
| 112920 | Horses and Other Equine Production | $1.2 million |
| 112930 | Fur-Bearing Animal and Rabbit Production | $1.1 million |
| 812910 | Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services | $968,324 |
Who buys under PSC 8820
Agencies with the most contract dollars under 8820 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health | $46.5 million |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | $13.3 million |
| Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response | $8.2 million |
| Department of the Army | $4.7 million |
| Defense Health Agency | $3 million |
| Agricultural Research Service | $2.7 million |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | $1.9 million |
| Department of State | $1.3 million |
Federal spending under PSC 8820 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $37.3 million |
| FY2025 | $22.7 million |
| FY2026 | $28.6 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $63,171 |
Who wins PSC 8820 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Envigo Global Services Inc | $24.9 million |
| Alpha Genesis Inc | $17.2 million |
| World Wide Primates Inc | $5.9 million |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $3.3 million |
| Jackson Laboratory | $2.8 million |
| State of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife | $2.3 million |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $1.6 million |
| Southern Police Canine Inc | $1.5 million |
| The University of Iowa | $1.3 million |
| Police Service Dogs, Inc. | $1.2 million |
Related PSC codes
- 8810 Live Animals, Raised for Food
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC 8820?
8820 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for live animals, not raised for food, under 88 (Live Animals). 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 8820?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 8820 go with NAICS 112990 (All Other Animal Production), 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 8820?
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.