PSC Y1KB: Construction of Canals
Y1KB is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for construction of canals, 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
- 4
- Spending, FY2026
- $3.1 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 5%
Open contracts with PSC Y1KB, due soonest
- RIO DE LA PLATA FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT, SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT 1 PROJECT LOCATION: DORADO AND TOA BAJA, PUERTO RICO
✦ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Caribbean District) wants one contractor to build a large flood control project on the Rio de la Plata in Dorado and Toa Baja, Puerto Rico.
Due in 17 daysOct 27, 2026
- Bayou Meto Canal 1000 Phase 4.2
Due in 20 daysOct 30, 2026
- Bayou Meto Canal 1000, Phase 4.1, Check Structure
Due in 26 daysNov 5, 2026
Where Y1KB sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Service
- Group Y: Construct of Structures/Facilities
- Group Y1: Construction of Buildings
- Code Y1KB: Construction of Canals
NAICS codes used with PSC Y1KB
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with Y1KB most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 237990 | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $4.3 billion |
| 237110 | Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction | $6 million |
| 541620 | Environmental Consulting Services | $554,627 |
| 813920 | Professional Organizations | $28,923 |
Who buys under PSC Y1KB
Agencies with the most contract dollars under Y1KB over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $4.4 billion |
| Bureau of Reclamation | $1.1 million |
| National Park Service | $452,398 |
| International Boundary and Water Commission: U.S.-Mexico | $230,747 |
| Bureau of Land Management | $98,802 |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | $28,923 |
Federal spending under PSC Y1KB by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $882.4 million |
| FY2025 | $378 million |
| FY2026 | $3.1 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC Y1KB contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Thalle Construction Co Inc | $2.5 billion |
| Ferrovial Construccion PR, LLC | $1.1 billion |
| Kiewit Infrastructure Co. | $196 million |
| Weeks Marine, Inc. | $91.6 million |
| Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co, LLC | $78.1 million |
| Novel Construction LLC | $73 million |
| The Dutra Group | $70.1 million |
| Hendrickson Transportation LLC | $43.9 million |
| Rigid Constructors LLC | $30.4 million |
| Omega Foundation Services, Inc. | $28.9 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 Y1KB?
Y1KB is the service code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for construction of canals, 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 Y1KB?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC Y1KB go with NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering 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 Y1KB?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 4 open notices use PSC Y1KB right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.