PSC Y1CA: Construction of Schools
Y1CA is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for construction of schools, in the construction of buildings 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
- $252.6 million
- Share to small businesses
- 39%
Where Y1CA sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Service
- Group Y: Construct of Structures/Facilities
- Group Y1: Construction of Buildings
- Code Y1CA: Construction of Schools
NAICS codes used with PSC Y1CA
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with Y1CA most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $643.3 million |
| 238990 | All Other Specialty Trade Contractors | $80.5 million |
| 237990 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $4.3 million |
| 541310 | Architectural Services | $2.1 million |
| 238220 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | $712,980 |
| 332323 | Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing | $384,347 |
Who buys under PSC Y1CA
Agencies with the most contract dollars under Y1CA over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $414.1 million |
| Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education | $237.5 million |
| Department of the Navy | $73.9 million |
| Agency for International Development | $6 million |
Federal spending under PSC Y1CA by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $402.5 million |
| FY2025 | $76.3 million |
| FY2026 | $252.6 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC Y1CA contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Tepa Ec, LLC | $231.8 million |
| Maeda-Samsung-KGC-Onaka Joint Venture | $166.5 million |
| Gilbane Japan GK | $79 million |
| Bundesamt F¿R Bauwesen Und Raumordnung | $75.3 million |
| Federal Contracting Inc | $50.7 million |
| Caddell-Nan a Joint Venture | $47.1 million |
| Chugach Consolidated Solutions, LLC | $22.3 million |
| Zodiac-Poettker HBZ Joint Venture Iii, LLC | $21 million |
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | $7.2 million |
| Nishimatsu Construction Co.,LTD. | $4.3 million |
Related PSC codes
- Y111 Construction of Office Buildings
- Y112 Construct/Conf Space & Fac
- Y119 Construct/Other Admin & SVCS BLDGS
- Y121 Construct/Air Traffic Cont Towers
- Y122 Construct/Air Traffic Training Fac
- Y123 Construct/Radar & Navigational Fac
- Y124 Construction of Airport Runways
- Y125 Construction of Airport Terminals
- Y126 Construct/Missile System Facilities
- Y127 Construct/Elct & Comm System Fac
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC Y1CA?
Y1CA is the service code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for construction of schools, under Y (Construct of Structures/Facilities) and Y1 (Construction of Buildings). 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 Y1CA?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC Y1CA 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 Y1CA?
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.