PSC R608: Support – Administrative: Translation and Interpreting
R608 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for support – administrative: translation and interpreting, in the administrative support services 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
- 2
- Spending, FY2026
- $333.9 million
- Share to small businesses
- 35%
Open contracts with PSC R608, due soonest
- Housing Support Services - Poggio Renatico Area
Due in 3 daysOct 13, 2026
- BPA - Translation and Interpreting Service PSC R608
✦ Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (Maryland) wants to set up Master Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) with small businesses for translation and interpreting…
Due in 763 daysNov 11, 2028
Where R608 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Service
- Group R: Support SVCS (Prof, Admin, MGMT)
- Group R6: Administrative Support Services
- Code R608: Support – Administrative: Translation and Interpreting
NAICS codes used with PSC R608
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with R608 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 541930 | Translation and Interpretation Services | $993.7 million |
| 518210 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $48.1 million |
| 611710 | Educational Support Services | $14.5 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $8.8 million |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $4.3 million |
| 532490 | Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing | $2 million |
Who buys under PSC R608
Agencies with the most contract dollars under R608 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | $219.1 million |
| Drug Enforcement Administration | $124.2 million |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $89.5 million |
| Department of State | $71.3 million |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $71 million |
| Social Security Administration | $69.4 million |
| U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | $62.9 million |
| Washington Headquarters Services | $58 million |
Federal spending under PSC R608 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $357.6 million |
| FY2025 | $387.5 million |
| FY2026 | $333.9 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $-370,247 |
Who wins PSC R608 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Sos International LLC | $214.7 million |
| Metlang LLC | $96.2 million |
| PGLS LLC | $88.8 million |
| Worldwide Language Resources, LLC | $69.6 million |
| Leidos, Inc. | $50.6 million |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | $48.1 million |
| Language Select, LLC | $43.5 million |
| The Kace Company, LLC. | $43.3 million |
| Techtrans International Inc | $36.3 million |
| Lionbridge Global Solutions Ii Inc. | $29.8 million |
Related PSC codes
- R601 Admin SVCS/Material Management
- R602 Support – Administrative: Courier/Messenger
- R603 Support – Administrative: Transcription
- R604 Support – Administrative: Mailing/Distribution
- R605 Support – Administrative: Library
- R606 Support – Administrative: Court Reporting
- R607 Support – Administrative: Word Processing/Typing
- R609 Support – Administrative: Stenographic
- R610 Support – Administrative: – Personal Property Management
- R611 Support – Administrative: Credit Reporting
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC R608?
R608 is the service code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for support – administrative: translation and interpreting, under R (Support SVCS (Prof, Admin, MGMT)) and R6 (Administrative Support Services). 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 R608?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC R608 go with NAICS 541930 (Translation and Interpretation 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 R608?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 2 open notices use PSC R608 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.