PSC J018: Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment – Space Vehicles
J018 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for maint/repair/rebuild of equipment – space vehicles, in the maint, repair, rebuild of equipment 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
- $55.7 million
- Share to small businesses
- 65%
Where J018 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Service
- Group J: Maint, Repair, Rebuild Equipment
- Group J0: Maint, Repair, Rebuild of Equipment
- Code J018: Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment – Space Vehicles
NAICS codes used with PSC J018
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with J018 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 481212 | Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation | $67.9 million |
| 336419 | Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $6.4 million |
| 811310 | Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | $291,135 |
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $17,055 |
| 332812 | Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers | $11,340 |
Who buys under PSC J018
Agencies with the most contract dollars under J018 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Air Force | $48.8 million |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $25.8 million |
Federal spending under PSC J018 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $7.1 million |
| FY2025 | $11.4 million |
| FY2026 | $55.7 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC J018 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Starfish Space Inc. | $48.5 million |
| Russia Space Agency | $19.4 million |
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | $5 million |
| Southwest Research Institute | $1.4 million |
| Milspray LLC | $291,135 |
| Dakota Air Parts Intl., Inc. | $17,055 |
| Production Paint Finishers Inc | $11,340 |
Related PSC codes
- J010 Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment – Weapons
- J011 Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment – Nuclear Ordnance
- J012 Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment – Fire Control Equipment
- J013 Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment – Ammunition and Explosives
- J014 Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment – Guided Missiles
- J015 Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment – Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components
- J016 Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment – Aircraft Components and Accessories
- J017 Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment – Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment
- J019 Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment – Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks
- J020 Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment – Ship and Marine Equipment
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC J018?
J018 is the service code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for maint/repair/rebuild of equipment – space vehicles, under J (Maint, Repair, Rebuild Equipment) and J0 (Maint, Repair, Rebuild of Equipment). 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 J018?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC J018 go with NAICS 481212 (Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation), 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 J018?
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.