PSC 8940: Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations
8940 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for special dietary foods and food specialty preparations, 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
- 4
- Spending, FY2026
- $160.1 million
- Share to small businesses
- 15%
Open contracts with PSC 8940, due soonest
- Meal Support Fort A.P. Hill, VA
✦ The Army (MICC Fort McCoy) wants individually packaged hot meals with beverages and supplies delivered to Fort A.P. Hill, VA for 20-21 November 2026.
Due in 3 daysOct 13, 2026
- Meal Support Colorado Springs, CO
Due in 6 daysOct 16, 2026
- Meals Support Machesney Park, IL
Due in 9 daysOct 19, 2026
- Meals Support Independence, MO
Due in 9 daysOct 19, 2026
Where 8940 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 89: Subsistence
- Code 8940: Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations
NAICS codes used with PSC 8940
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 8940 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 311999 | All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing | $225.1 million |
| 311812 | Commercial Bakeries | $76.3 million |
| 311612 | Meat Processed from Carcasses | $48.5 million |
| 311340 | Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing | $20.2 million |
| 311991 | Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing | $19.2 million |
| 722310 | Food Service Contractors | $8.1 million |
Who buys under PSC 8940
Agencies with the most contract dollars under 8940 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Defense Logistics Agency | $254.6 million |
| Defense Health Agency | $83 million |
| Department of the Army | $22.3 million |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $21.2 million |
| Agricultural Marketing Service | $19.9 million |
| Indian Health Service | $4.1 million |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency | $2.4 million |
| Bureau of the Fiscal Service | $1.7 million |
Federal spending under PSC 8940 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $134.8 million |
| FY2025 | $122.8 million |
| FY2026 | $160.1 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC 8940 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| US Foods Inc | $95.2 million |
| Baxters North America, Inc. | $47.4 million |
| Ameriqual Group, LLC | $24.7 million |
| US Foods Inc | $20.4 million |
| Edesia, Inc. | $19.8 million |
| Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc | $15.9 million |
| Coastal Pacific Food Distributors, Inc. | $14.9 million |
| US Foods Inc | $13.6 million |
| Efs Ebrex Sarl | $10.6 million |
| Reinhart Foodservice, LLC | $10.6 million |
Related PSC codes
- 8900 Perishable Subsistence $10K to $25K
- 8905 Meat, Poultry, and Fish
- 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
- 8945 Food, Oils and Fats
- 8950 Condiments and Related Products
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC 8940?
8940 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for special dietary foods and food specialty preparations, 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 8940?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 8940 go with NAICS 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food 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 8940?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 4 open notices use PSC 8940 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.