PSC 9620: Minerals, Natural and Synthetic
9620 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for minerals, natural and synthetic, in the ores, minerals and primary products 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
- $97.3 million
- Share to small businesses
- 100%
Where 9620 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 96: Ores, Minerals and Primary Products
- Code 9620: Minerals, Natural and Synthetic
NAICS codes used with PSC 9620
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 9620 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 325180 | Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing | $90.3 million |
| 335991 | Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing | $10 million |
| 212390 | Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | $4.5 million |
| 325130 | Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing | $2.3 million |
| 212319 | Other Crushed and Broken Stone Mining and Quarrying | $2 million |
| 325998 | All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing | $966,788 |
Who buys under PSC 9620
Agencies with the most contract dollars under 9620 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Defense Logistics Agency | $101.9 million |
| Department of the Army | $8 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $1.1 million |
| National Park Service | $526,984 |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $216,324 |
| Department of the Air Force | $146,883 |
| Bureau of Land Management | $145,188 |
| Department of the Navy | $131,868 |
Federal spending under PSC 9620 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $9.9 million |
| FY2025 | $5.1 million |
| FY2026 | $97.3 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $47,253 |
Who wins PSC 9620 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Largo Resources USA Inc | $60.1 million |
| U.S. Vanadium LLC | $20.1 million |
| MP Mine Operations LLC | $12.2 million |
| American Energy Technologies Company | $5 million |
| Axyde Analytics, LLC | $5 million |
| Tungco, Incorporated | $3 million |
| Ares Strategic Mining, Inc. | $2 million |
| Novavera Corp | $2 million |
| Specialized Government Sourcing, Inc. | $1.5 million |
| Richard J. Mertens, Inc | $1.1 million |
Related PSC codes
- 9610 Ores
- 9630 Additive Metal Materials
- 9640 Iron and Steel Primary and Semifinished Products
- 9650 Nonferrous Base Metal Refinery and Intermediate Forms
- 9660 Precious Metals Primary Forms
- 9670 Iron and Steel Scrap
- 9680 Nonferrous Scrap
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC 9620?
9620 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for minerals, natural and synthetic, under 96 (Ores, Minerals and Primary Products). 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 9620?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 9620 go with NAICS 325180 (Other Basic Inorganic Chemical 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 9620?
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.