PSC 8960: Beverages, Nonalcoholic
8960 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for “Beverages, Nonalcoholic”, 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
- 1
- Federal contract spending, FY2025
- $101.3 million
- Share of contract dollars to small businesses, since FY2024
- 8%
Open count as of Nov 6, 2026, 5:23 PM ET. The search counts live, so its total can differ by a notice or two.
The Defense Logistics Agency accounts for 92% of the spending here. It posts most of its smaller buys (up to $350,000) on its own bid board, DIBBS, instead of SAM.gov, so there is usually more open work than this page counts. How to quote on DIBBS.
Open PSC 8960 contracts with 2+ days to respond
- Commercial Bottled Water Supply and Delivery Support – Republic of Peru (SOUTHCOM AOR)
Due in 28 daysDec 4, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
Where 8960 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 89: Subsistence
- Code 8960: Beverages, Nonalcoholic
NAICS codes used with PSC 8960
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 8960 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years | Open with PSC 8960 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 311812 | Commercial Bakeries | $160.5 million | — |
| 311999 | All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing | $70.1 million | — |
| 311991 | Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing | $30.9 million | — |
| 312111 | Soft Drink Manufacturing | $11.8 million | — |
| 312112 | Bottled Water Manufacturing | $11.2 million | 1 |
| 312113 | Ice Manufacturing | $7.6 million | — |
Open contracts under each code, with any PSC: NAICS 311812 · NAICS 311999 · NAICS 311991 · NAICS 312111 · NAICS 312112 · NAICS 312113
Who buys under PSC 8960
Agencies with the most contract dollars under 8960 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov. Each name links to that agency's open contracts and buying history:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Defense Logistics Agency | $278.2 million |
| Forest Service | $7.5 million |
| Department of the Army | $7.3 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $6 million |
| Department of the Navy | $2.1 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $1.1 million |
| Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education | $330,671 |
| Department of State | $286,971 |
Federal spending under PSC 8960 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $122.8 million |
| FY2025 | $101.3 million |
| FY2026 (incomplete) | $79.2 million |
Headline figures use FY2025, the last complete year. FY2026 is still incomplete and will rise until about early January 2027 as Defense data arrives: USAspending.gov publishes Defense contracts 90 days after they're signed.
Who wins PSC 8960 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Global Food Services Company | $52.5 million |
| Efs Ebrex SARL | $45.8 million |
| Theodor Wille Intertrade GmbH | $25.1 million |
| Ocean Fair International Ship Chandleing LLC | $21 million |
| US Foods Inc | $19.5 million |
| Valiant Integrated Services LLC | $18.1 million |
| Pepsico Beverage Sales, LLC | $13.3 million |
| Coastal Pacific Food Distributors, Inc. | $12.5 million |
| The Coca-Cola Company | $8.8 million |
| Reinhart Foodservice, LLC | $8.5 million |
Large prime contractors (companies that hold the contract with the agency) subcontract part of their work to small businesses. See which primes subcontract, by NAICS code.
Research PSC 8960 work
By the NAICS codes this work goes with, the one with the most spending first: who won recently, contracts ending soon, agencies' planned buys and the large primes that subcontract it, nationwide. Each code shows only the pages that exist for it:
- 311812 Commercial Bakeries: who won recently · large primes that subcontract. Not available for 311812 yet: contracts ending in the next 12 months or planned buys. Its NAICS page shows who buys it.
- 311999 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing: who won recently · contracts ending in the next 12 months · planned buys · large primes that subcontract
- 311991 Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing: who won recently · planned buys · large primes that subcontract
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
- 8945 Food, Oils and Fats
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC 8960?
8960 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual named “Beverages, Nonalcoholic”, 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 8960?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 8960 go with NAICS 311812 (Commercial Bakeries), 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 8960?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 1 open notice uses PSC 8960 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.
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Sources: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities, USAspending.gov and the PSC Manual. How we count.