PSC 9650: Nonferrous Base Metal Refinery and Intermediate Forms
9650 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for nonferrous base metal refinery and intermediate forms, 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
- $547.1 million
- Share to small businesses
- 9%
Where 9650 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 96: Ores, Minerals and Primary Products
- Code 9650: Nonferrous Base Metal Refinery and Intermediate Forms
NAICS codes used with PSC 9650
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 9650 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 331491 | Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding | $564.8 million |
| 331410 | Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining | $51.6 million |
| 331314 | Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum | $5.3 million |
| 332439 | Other Metal Container Manufacturing | $435,643 |
| 313310 | Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills | $232,002 |
| 331110 | Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | $102,659 |
Who buys under PSC 9650
Agencies with the most contract dollars under 9650 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Defense Logistics Agency | $621.5 million |
| Department of the Army | $667,644 |
| Department of the Navy | $229,490 |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $174,622 |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $95,865 |
| National Institute of Standards and Technology | $18,306 |
Federal spending under PSC 9650 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $55.3 million |
| FY2025 | $20.1 million |
| FY2026 | $547.1 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC 9650 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Glencore LTD. | $450.6 million |
| Rmi Titanium Company, LLC | $55 million |
| Rio Tinto Services Inc | $54.2 million |
| Global Advanced Metals USA Inc | $49.3 million |
| Titanium Metals Corporation | $5 million |
| Arconic Corporation | $2.6 million |
| Atlantic Metals and Alloys, LLC | $2.2 million |
| Apl Engineered Materials, Inc | $2 million |
| Macdermid Enthone Inc. | $503,960 |
| Onodi Tool & Engineering Co | $435,643 |
Related PSC codes
- 9610 Ores
- 9620 Minerals, Natural and Synthetic
- 9630 Additive Metal Materials
- 9640 Iron and Steel Primary and Semifinished Products
- 9660 Precious Metals Primary Forms
- 9670 Iron and Steel Scrap
- 9680 Nonferrous Scrap
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC 9650?
9650 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for nonferrous base metal refinery and intermediate forms, 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 9650?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 9650 go with NAICS 331491 (Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding), 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 9650?
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.