PSC 8905: Meat, Poultry, and Fish
8905 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for meat, poultry, and fish, in the subsistence 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
- 8
- Spending, FY2026
- $2.4 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 31%
Open contracts with PSC 8905, due soonest
- Deer Carcass Processing Illinois
✦ USDA APHIS Wildlife Services wants a meat processing facility in Illinois to process white-tailed deer carcasses.
Due in 9 daysOct 19, 2026
- Final Supplement 500 Tuna Products March 2026
Due in 83 daysJan 1, 2027
- Supplement 509 Alaska Pollock
Due in 83 daysJan 1, 2027
- Final Supplement 603 Frozen Bison Items - April 2026
Due in 83 daysJan 1, 2027
- Supplement 303 Ham Products - September 2026
Due in 83 daysJan 1, 2027
- Supplement 304 Frozen Pork Loin Roast & Chops - May 2026
Due in 83 daysJan 1, 2027
Where 8905 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 89: Subsistence
- Code 8905: Meat, Poultry, and Fish
NAICS codes used with PSC 8905
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 8905 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 311611 | Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering | $1.8 billion |
| 311812 | Commercial Bakeries | $1.7 billion |
| 311615 | Poultry Processing | $1.7 billion |
| 311999 | All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing | $1.6 billion |
| 311710 | Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging | $648.2 million |
| 311991 | Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing | $384.3 million |
| 311612 | Meat Processed from Carcasses | On 1 open |
Who buys under PSC 8905
Agencies with the most contract dollars under 8905 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Marketing Service | $4.2 billion |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $3.6 billion |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $92.4 million |
| Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education | $35 million |
| Department of the Army | $13.4 million |
| Indian Health Service | $2.4 million |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $598,191 |
| Department of the Navy | $521,146 |
On open notices right now, the most 8905 work comes from Department of Agriculture and Dept of Defense.
Federal spending under PSC 8905 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $2.8 billion |
| FY2025 | $2.7 billion |
| FY2026 | $2.4 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC 8905 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Tyson Foods Inc. | $691.7 million |
| Global Food Services Company | $444.3 million |
| Coastal Pacific Food Distributors, Inc. | $338.5 million |
| US Foods Inc | $289.2 million |
| Caviness Beef Packers, Limited | $241.9 million |
| Cherry Meat Packers, Inc | $220.4 million |
| Central Valley Meat Co., Inc. | $215.1 million |
| Efs Ebrex Sarl | $215 million |
| Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc | $204 million |
| Ocean Fair International Ship Chandleing LLC | $202.7 million |
Related PSC codes
- 8900 Perishable Subsistence $10K to $25K
- 8910 Dairy Foods and Eggs
- 8915 Fruits and Vegetables
- 8920 Bakery and Cereal Products
- 8925 Sugar, Confectionery, and Nuts
- 8930 Jams, Jellies, and Preserves
- 8935 Soups and Bouillons
- 8940 Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations
- 8945 Food, Oils and Fats
- 8950 Condiments and Related Products
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC 8905?
8905 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for meat, poultry, and fish, under 89 (Subsistence). 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 8905?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 8905 go with NAICS 311611 (Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering), 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 8905?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 8 open notices use PSC 8905 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.