PSC Q515: Medical – Pathology
Q515 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for medical – pathology, in the medical, dental, and surgical svcs 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
- $56.1 million
- Share to small businesses
- 75%
Open contracts with PSC Q515, due soonest
- NWI Offsite Pathology Services
✦ The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System needs an outside lab to provide clinical and anatomical pathology testing on a scheduled basis for participating VA facilities.
Due in 30 daysNov 10, 2026
Where Q515 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Service
- Group Q: Medical Services
- Group Q5: Medical, Dental, and Surgical SVCS
- Code Q515: Medical – Pathology
NAICS codes used with PSC Q515
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with Q515 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 561320 | Temporary Help Services | $63.1 million |
| 621511 | Medical Laboratories | $32 million |
| 622110 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $15.1 million |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $15 million |
| 621991 | Blood and Organ Banks | $8.8 million |
| 621111 | Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) | $5.1 million |
Who buys under PSC Q515
Agencies with the most contract dollars under Q515 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $110.4 million |
| Department of the Army | $16 million |
| Food and Drug Administration | $15 million |
| Defense Health Agency | $7.6 million |
| Indian Health Service | $5.3 million |
| Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education | $1.6 million |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $304,500 |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation | $48,824 |
Federal spending under PSC Q515 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $46.4 million |
| FY2025 | $50.6 million |
| FY2026 | $56.1 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $3.3 million |
Who wins PSC Q515 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Ansible Government Solutions LLC | $44.8 million |
| Toxicologic Pathology Associates Inc | $15 million |
| Bloodworks | $5.8 million |
| University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority | $5.1 million |
| Decypher Technologies LTD | $4.4 million |
| Ghost RX Inc. | $3.7 million |
| A-Team Solutions LLC | $3.5 million |
| Ut Medical Group, Inc. | $3.3 million |
| American National Red Cross, the | $3.2 million |
| Quest Diagnostics Incorporated | $3.2 million |
Related PSC codes
- Q501 Medical – Anesthesiology
- Q502 Cardiology
- Q503 Medical – Dentistry
- Q504 Medical – Dermatology
- Q505 Medical – Gastroenterology
- Q506 Medical – Geriatric
- Q507 Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Q508 Hematology & Oncology
- Q509 Family & Internal Medicine Services
- Q510 Medical – Neurology
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC Q515?
Q515 is the service code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for medical – pathology, under Q (Medical Services) and Q5 (Medical, Dental, and Surgical SVCS). 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 Q515?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC Q515 go with NAICS 561320 (Temporary Help 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 Q515?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 1 open notices use PSC Q515 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.