PSC B503: Special Studies/Analysis – Archeological/Paleontological
B503 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for special studies/analysis – archeological/paleontological, in the special studies – not r and d group. Here are the contracts open under it now, the NAICS codes it pairs with, and who buys and wins this work.
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Where B503 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Service
- Group B: Special Studies/Analysis, Not R&D
- Group B5: Special Studies – Not R and D
- Code B503: Special Studies/Analysis – Archeological/Paleontological
NAICS codes used with PSC B503
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with B503 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 712110 | Museums | On 1 open |
Related PSC codes
- B502 Special Studies/Analysis – Air Quality
- B504 Special Studies/Analysis – Chemical/Biological
- B505 Special Studies/Analysis – Cost Benefit
- B506 Special Studies/Analysis – Data (Other Than Scientific)
- B507 Special Studies/Analysis – Economic
- B509 Special Studies/Analysis – Endangered Species: Plant/Animal
- B510 Special Studies/Analysis – Environmental Assessments
- B513 Special Studies/Analysis – Feasibility (Non – Construction)
- B516 Special Studies/Analysis – Animal/Fisheries
- B517 Special Studies/Analysis – Geological
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC B503?
B503 is the service code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for special studies/analysis – archeological/paleontological, under B (Special Studies/Analysis, Not R&D) and B5 (Special Studies – Not R and D). 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 B503?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC B503 go with NAICS 712110 (Museums), 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 B503?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 1 open notices use PSC B503 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.