PSC C213: Architect and Engineering – General: Inspection (Non – Construction)
C213 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for architect and engineering – general: inspection (non – construction), in the arch – eng svcs – general 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
- $58.3 million
- Share to small businesses
- 30%
Where C213 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Service
- Group C: Architect/Engineer Services
- Group C2: Arch – Eng SVCS – General
- Code C213: Architect and Engineering – General: Inspection (Non – Construction)
NAICS codes used with PSC C213
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with C213 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $274.3 million |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $111.3 million |
| 561730 | Landscaping Services | $81.7 million |
| 541310 | Architectural Services | $10.5 million |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | $4.7 million |
| 541350 | Building Inspection Services | $4.3 million |
Who buys under PSC C213
Agencies with the most contract dollars under C213 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of State | $360.3 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $28 million |
| Department of the Navy | $27.5 million |
| Department of the Army | $21.3 million |
| Federal Highway Administration | $19.3 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $9.4 million |
| Office of Procurement Operations | $4.6 million |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $3.8 million |
Federal spending under PSC C213 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $81.6 million |
| FY2025 | $354.2 million |
| FY2026 | $58.3 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC C213 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Caddell Construction Co. (De), LLC | $170.9 million |
| Aed Stratecon LLC | $81.7 million |
| Rme/Pci Joint Venture LLC | $28.5 million |
| BL Harbert International LLC | $14.4 million |
| WSM Pacific Siop, a Joint Venture | $13.8 million |
| Tidewater, Inc. | $13.4 million |
| Toland Mizell Molnar LLC | $8 million |
| Spur Design, LLC | $7.9 million |
| Trison Construction Inc | $7.8 million |
| Aimcon Design Build, LLC | $6.9 million |
Related PSC codes
- C211 Architect and Engineering – General: Landscaping, Interior Layout, and Designing
- C212 Architect and Engineering – General: Engineering Drafting, Not Cad/Cam
- C214 Architect and Engineering – General: Management Engineering
- C215 Architect and Engineering – General: Production Engineering
- C216 Architect and Engineering – General: Marine Engineering
- C217 A/E – Mapping
- C218 A/E – Surveying
- C219 Architect and Engineering – General: Other
- C220 Architect and Engineering – General: Structural Engineering
- C221 Architect and Engineering – General: Plumbing Systems
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC C213?
C213 is the service code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for architect and engineering – general: inspection (non – construction), under C (Architect/Engineer Services) and C2 (Arch – Eng SVCS – General). 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 C213?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC C213 go with NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 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 C213?
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.