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PSC 6505: Drugs and Biologicals — Active Federal Contracts & NAICS Crosswalk (580+ Bids Open)

Search 580+ Bids open SAM.gov solicitations for Federal PSC 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals). Annual federal spend: $24.8 Billion. Crosswalked to NAICS 325412 an...

PSC 6505: Drugs and Biologicals — Active Federal SAM.gov Contracts & NAICS Crosswalk

Federal procurement intelligence, spending breakdown, NAICS/NIGP crosswalk, and contract capture guide for PSC 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals).

Product and Service Code (PSC) 6505 — Drugs and Biologicals — is an official federal procurement classification within Federal Supply Class 65 — Medical, Dental & Veterinary Supplies managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) under the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) Product and Service Codes Manual. Across federal agencies, contracting officers obligate approximately $24.8 Billion annually under PSC 6505, with 580+ Bids active solicitations, pre-solicitation notices, and task order RFQs circulating on SAM.gov and agency e-Buy portals. While a 6-digit NAICS code defines a contractor's overall industry and Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard, PSC 6505 specifies the exact product (medical) deliverable being purchased on the contract line item (CLIN). In federal solicitation architecture, PSC 6505 is most frequently paired with Primary NAICS 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing), which carries an SBA small business size standard of 1,300 Employees. Major buying commands—led by Department of Veterans Affairs (NAC) (54% of spend), Department of Defense (DLA Troop Support) (28%), and Department of Health and Human Services (ASPR/IHS) (16%)—use PSC 6505 to categorize statements of work encompassing Brand-Name & Generic Prescription Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines & Biologics; VA National Acquisition Center (NAC) & DLA Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor Supply; and Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Antivirals, Antitoxins & Emergency Auto-Injectors. Understanding how contracting officers cross-walk PSC 6505 with NAICS 325412 is critical because many agencies filter dynamic small business searches, GSA e-Buy distributions, and historical FPDS incumbent spend analyses by PSC rather than NAICS alone. Procurement teams issuing awards under PSC 6505 utilize a mix of open-market SAM.gov solicitations and pre-competed contract vehicles such as VA FSS 65 I B / DLA Troop Support. Depending on the acquisition threshold and market research results from Sources Sought notices, contracting officers frequently restrict PSC 6505 competitions to certified small businesses—including 8(a) Business Development participants, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), and HUBZone firms. Offerors responding to PSC 6505 RFPs must demonstrate strict compliance with applicable FAR and DFARS clauses, deliverable quality standards, and supply-chain or labor regulations. For contractors expanding across both federal and state/local (SLED) markets, PSC 6505 maps directly to NIGP Commodity/Service Code 269-00 (Drugs and Pharmaceuticals (Vaccines, Prescription Drugs, Naloxone)) used by state procurement portals, municipal purchasing departments, public universities, and K-12 school districts. InTandem's automated government contracting platform continuously monitors live SAM.gov notices tagged with PSC 6505 alongside matching state and local NIGP 269-00 bids, enabling capture teams to uncover hidden opportunities and generate compliant proposals faster.

What Federal Agencies Buy Under PSC 6505

  • Brand-Name & Generic Prescription Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines & Biologics
  • VA National Acquisition Center (NAC) & DLA Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor Supply
  • Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Antivirals, Antitoxins & Emergency Auto-Injectors
  • DSCSA Track-and-Trace Compliant Cold-Chain Pharmaceutical Distribution
  • FDA 510(k) / PMA Regulatory Clearance, DSCSA Lot Traceability & Cold-Chain Logistics
  • Trade Agreements Act (TAA) & Berry Amendment / Buy American Act Domestic Compliance
  • DLA Troop Support / VA National Acquisition Center (NAC) Electronic EDI Ordering
  • Shelf-Life Management, Lot Expiration Rotation & ISO 13485 / cGMP Quality Assurance

Top Federal Buying Agencies for PSC 6505

  • Department of Veterans Affairs (NAC): $13.4 Billion (54% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • Department of Defense (DLA Troop Support): $6.9 Billion (28% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • Department of Health and Human Services (ASPR/IHS): $4.0 Billion (16% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • General Services Administration & Civilian Agencies: $185 Million (11% of PSC Spend of obligations)

Common Federal Contract Vehicles & GWACs

  • VA FSS 65 I B / DLA Troop Support (GSA Multiple Award Schedule / Best-in-Class Vehicle): Primary pre-competed federal contract vehicle used by contracting officers to issue RFQs and task orders under PSC 6505.
  • SAM.gov Open Market Solicitations (PSC 6505) (FAR Part 12 / 13 / 15 Open Market): Standalone Invitations for Bid (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Simplified Acquisitions published directly under PSC 6505.
  • Agency-Specific IDIQs, MATOCs & GWACs (Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity): Multi-year agency task order vehicles at Department of Veterans Affairs (NAC) and Department of Defense (DLA Troop Support) where PSC 6505 is the designated product/service identifier.

PSC 6505 Frequently Asked Questions

What does Federal PSC Code 6505 cover?

PSC 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals) is an official Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) Product and Service Code under Federal Supply Class 65 — Medical, Dental & Veterinary Supplies. Federal agencies use PSC 6505 to classify procurements for Brand-Name & Generic Prescription Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines & Biologics, VA National Acquisition Center (NAC) & DLA Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor Supply, and Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Antivirals, Antitoxins & Emergency Auto-Injectors.

What is the difference between PSC 6505 and NAICS 325412?

NAICS 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing) classifies the contractor's primary industry and establishes the SBA small business size standard (1,300 Employees). PSC 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals) identifies the specific product (medical) being purchased on the solicitation or contract line item (CLIN).

How much does the federal government spend on PSC 6505 annually?

Federal agencies obligate approximately $24.8 Billion per year under PSC 6505, led by Department of Veterans Affairs (NAC) ($13.4 Billion), Department of Defense (DLA Troop Support) ($6.9 Billion), and Department of Health and Human Services (ASPR/IHS) ($4.0 Billion), with roughly 580+ Bids active opportunities annually.

Which GSA Schedule or contract vehicle covers PSC 6505?

Procurements under PSC 6505 are frequently routed through VA FSS 65 I B / DLA Troop Support, alongside agency-specific IDIQ contracts and open-market solicitations published directly on SAM.gov.

What is the State & Local (SLED) NIGP code equivalent for PSC 6505?

When bidding on state, county, municipal, or school district solicitations, the primary NIGP cross-reference for federal PSC 6505 is NIGP 269-00 (Drugs and Pharmaceuticals (Vaccines, Prescription Drugs, Naloxone)).

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