PSC 9525: Wire, Nonelectrical, Nonferrous Base Metal
9525 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for wire, nonelectrical, nonferrous base metal, in the metal bars, sheets, shapes 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
- $1.2 million
- Share to small businesses
- 44%
Where 9525 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 95: Metal Bars, Sheets, Shapes
- Code 9525: Wire, Nonelectrical, Nonferrous Base Metal
NAICS codes used with PSC 9525
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 9525 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 331222 | Steel Wire Drawing | $950,231 |
| 112511 | Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries | $731,068 |
| 334419 | Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | $566,775 |
| 331491 | Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding | $298,390 |
| 332618 | Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing | $209,809 |
| 331420 | Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying | $129,102 |
Who buys under PSC 9525
Agencies with the most contract dollars under 9525 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | $1.3 million |
| Federal Prison Industries / Unicor | $948,977 |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $510,990 |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $235,996 |
| Department of the Navy | $54,424 |
| Department of the Air Force | $49,576 |
Federal spending under PSC 9525 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $1.1 million |
| FY2025 | $502,671 |
| FY2026 | $1.2 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $256,787 |
Who wins PSC 9525 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Northwest Marine Technology, Inc. | $1.3 million |
| Nashville Wire Products Manufacturing Co, LLC | $948,977 |
| Rudy Iii, Ernest | $292,637 |
| Hexatronic Rochester Cable, Inc. | $101,623 |
| Hurlen Corporation | $77,497 |
| Metgreen Solutions Inc | $66,950 |
| Chas. D. West & Co | $58,592 |
| Ferhan Vuran | $49,576 |
| Sifco Applied Surface Concepts, LLC | $45,768 |
| Hinchinbrook, Inc | $37,000 |
Related PSC codes
- 9505 Wire, Nonelectrical
- 9510 Bars and Rods
- 9515 Plate, Sheet, Strip, Foil, and Leaf
- 9520 Structural Shapes
- 9530 Bars and Rods, Nonferrous Base Metal
- 9535 Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Foil; Nonferrous Base Metal
- 9540 Structural Shapes, Nonferrous Base Metal
- 9545 Plate, Sheet, Strip, Foil, and Wire: Precious Metal
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC 9525?
9525 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for wire, nonelectrical, nonferrous base metal, under 95 (Metal Bars, Sheets, Shapes). 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 9525?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 9525 go with NAICS 331222 (Steel Wire Drawing), 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 9525?
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.