PSC 8945: Food, Oils and Fats
8945 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for food, oils and fats, 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
- $511.2 million
- Share to small businesses
- 26%
Open contracts with PSC 8945, due soonest
- FCC Lompoc FY26 QTR 1 Subsistence Solicitation
✦ The Federal Bureau of Prisons' Federal Correctional Complex in Lompoc, California wants quotes from small businesses to supply its first-quarter FY26 food (subsistence) needs.
Due in 54 daysDec 2, 2026
- FCI Ashland FY'27 Qtr 1 Halal
✦ The Federal Correctional Institution in Ashland, Kentucky, plans to buy quarterly certified Halal meals, delivered to the prison.
Due in 308 daysAug 14, 2027
- FCI Three Rivers FY27 Q1 Subsistence
Due in 326 daysSep 1, 2027
- FCI MILAN FY27 BREAD
Due in 328 daysSep 3, 2027
Where 8945 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 89: Subsistence
- Code 8945: Food, Oils and Fats
NAICS codes used with PSC 8945
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 8945 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 311999 | All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing | $1.3 billion |
| 311340 | Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing | $224.8 million |
| 311225 | Fats and Oils Refining and Blending | $224.7 million |
| 311224 | Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing | $114.5 million |
| 312112 | Bottled Water Manufacturing | $36.7 million |
| 311991 | Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing | $29.4 million |
Who buys under PSC 8945
Agencies with the most contract dollars under 8945 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Marketing Service | $934 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $531.7 million |
| Agency for International Development | $224.8 million |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $194.7 million |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency | $36.7 million |
| Department of the Army | $30.5 million |
| Forest Service | $28.8 million |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $26.8 million |
Federal spending under PSC 8945 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $865.8 million |
| FY2025 | $644.6 million |
| FY2026 | $511.2 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $1.1 million |
Who wins PSC 8945 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| US Foods Inc | $578.4 million |
| CHS Inc. | $219.5 million |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Company | $173.3 million |
| Edesia, Inc. | $120.2 million |
| Mana Nutritive Aid Products Incorporated | $99.7 million |
| Cargill, Incorporated | $83.8 million |
| Incobrasa Industries LTD | $75.3 million |
| Andersons Inc | $71 million |
| Shaver Foods LLC | $57 million |
| Stratas Foods LLC | $55.8 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
- 8940 Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations
- 8950 Condiments and Related Products
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC 8945?
8945 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for food, oils and fats, 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 8945?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 8945 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 8945?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 4 open notices use PSC 8945 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.