PSC C216: Architect and Engineering – General: Marine Engineering
C216 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for architect and engineering – general: marine engineering, 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
- 1
- Spending, FY2026
- $13.7 million
- Share to small businesses
- 53%
Open contracts with PSC C216, due soonest
- INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR INLAND AND COASTAL VESSELS ENGINEERING SERVICES, NAVAL ARCHITECTURE, AND MARINE ENGINEERING
✦ The Army Corps of Engineers' Marine Design Center wants one engineering firm for a single IDIQ contract (a contract with open-ended orders over time) covering vessel design and…
Due in 20 daysOct 30, 2026
Where C216 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Service
- Group C: Architect/Engineer Services
- Group C2: Arch – Eng SVCS – General
- Code C216: Architect and Engineering – General: Marine Engineering
NAICS codes used with PSC C216
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with C216 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $66 million |
| 541310 | Architectural Services | $2 million |
| 541320 | Landscape Architectural Services | $1.2 million |
| 488330 | Navigational Services to Shipping | $824,460 |
| 336611 | Ship Building and Repairing | $648,158 |
| 541370 | Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services | $497,381 |
Who buys under PSC C216
Agencies with the most contract dollars under C216 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | $24.2 million |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $15.1 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $11.7 million |
| Department of the Army | $10.6 million |
| Maritime Administration | $6.1 million |
| National Park Service | $1.5 million |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $977,907 |
| Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation | $605,232 |
Federal spending under PSC C216 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $41.1 million |
| FY2025 | $16.6 million |
| FY2026 | $13.7 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC C216 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Mdpac JV | $10.3 million |
| Appledore Marine Engineering, LLC | $9.4 million |
| Bethel Engineering & Consulting LLC | $8.4 million |
| Benham-Stanley, LLC | $7.1 million |
| Marine Design & Operations Inc | $4.4 million |
| Coffman Engineers, Inc. | $3.1 million |
| WSP USA Inc | $3.1 million |
| Lloyd Collins JV | $2.7 million |
| GHD-Cowi Joint Venture | $2.4 million |
| Stantec Consulting Services Inc. | $1.6 million |
Related PSC codes
- C211 Architect and Engineering – General: Landscaping, Interior Layout, and Designing
- C212 Architect and Engineering – General: Engineering Drafting, Not Cad/Cam
- C213 Architect and Engineering – General: Inspection (Non – Construction)
- C214 Architect and Engineering – General: Management Engineering
- C215 Architect and Engineering – General: Production 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 C216?
C216 is the service code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for architect and engineering – general: marine engineering, 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 C216?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC C216 go with NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 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 C216?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 1 open notices use PSC C216 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.