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PSC 7A20: IT and Telecom - Application Software (Term Software License) — Active Federal Contracts & NAICS Crosswalk (520+ Bids Open)

Search 520+ Bids open SAM.gov solicitations for Federal PSC 7A20 (IT and Telecom - Application Software (Term Software License)). Annual federal spend: $4.8...

PSC 7A20: IT and Telecom - Application Software (Term Software License) — Active Federal SAM.gov Contracts & NAICS Crosswalk

Federal procurement intelligence, spending breakdown, NAICS/NIGP crosswalk, and contract capture guide for PSC 7A20 (IT and Telecom - Application Software (Term Software License)).

Product and Service Code (PSC) 7A20 — IT and Telecom - Application Software (Term Software License) — is an official federal procurement classification within Portfolio 7A — IT Software Products 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 $4.8 Billion annually under PSC 7A20, with 520+ 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 7A20 specifies the exact product (software) deliverable being purchased on the contract line item (CLIN). In federal solicitation architecture, PSC 7A20 is most frequently paired with Primary NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), which carries an SBA small business size standard of $47.0 Million. Major buying commands—led by Department of Defense (Army CHESS, Navy) (46% of spend), NASA SEWP (22%), and Department of Veterans Affairs (12%)—use PSC 7A20 to categorize statements of work encompassing Annual & Multi-Year Term Enterprise Software Licenses (ERP, CRM, CAD, GIS); Collaborative Productivity Suites, Document Management & Case Tracking Software; and AI/ML Analytics, Business Intelligence (Tableau/PowerBI) & Data Visualization Tools. Understanding how contracting officers cross-walk PSC 7A20 with NAICS 541511 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 7A20 utilize a mix of open-market SAM.gov solicitations and pre-competed contract vehicles such as GSA MAS 511210. Depending on the acquisition threshold and market research results from Sources Sought notices, contracting officers frequently restrict PSC 7A20 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 7A20 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 7A20 maps directly to NIGP Commodity/Service Code 208-11 (Application Software, Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Enterprise Subscriptions) 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 7A20 alongside matching state and local NIGP 208-11 bids, enabling capture teams to uncover hidden opportunities and generate compliant proposals faster.

What Federal Agencies Buy Under PSC 7A20

  • Annual & Multi-Year Term Enterprise Software Licenses (ERP, CRM, CAD, GIS)
  • Collaborative Productivity Suites, Document Management & Case Tracking Software
  • AI/ML Analytics, Business Intelligence (Tableau/PowerBI) & Data Visualization Tools
  • Authorized IT Value-Added Reseller (VAR) Software License Renewals & True-Ups
  • NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 Security Control Implementation & Continuous ATO Telemetry
  • Section 508 Accessibility Compliance, Zero Trust ICAM & FIPS 140-3 Encryption
  • Agile Sprint Delivery, DevSecOps Automated Testing & Technical Documentation
  • Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) & TAA-Compliant Hardware/Software Provenance

Top Federal Buying Agencies for PSC 7A20

  • Department of Defense (Army CHESS, Navy): $2.2 Billion (46% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • NASA SEWP: $1.1 Billion (22% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • Department of Veterans Affairs: $575 Million (12% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • General Services Administration & Civilian Agencies: $185 Million (11% of PSC Spend of obligations)

Common Federal Contract Vehicles & GWACs

  • GSA MAS 511210 (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 7A20.
  • SAM.gov Open Market Solicitations (PSC 7A20) (FAR Part 12 / 13 / 15 Open Market): Standalone Invitations for Bid (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Simplified Acquisitions published directly under PSC 7A20.
  • Agency-Specific IDIQs, MATOCs & GWACs (Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity): Multi-year agency task order vehicles at Department of Defense (Army CHESS, Navy) and NASA SEWP where PSC 7A20 is the designated product/service identifier.

PSC 7A20 Frequently Asked Questions

What does Federal PSC Code 7A20 cover?

PSC 7A20 (IT and Telecom - Application Software (Term Software License)) is an official Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) Product and Service Code under Portfolio 7A — IT Software Products. Federal agencies use PSC 7A20 to classify procurements for Annual & Multi-Year Term Enterprise Software Licenses (ERP, CRM, CAD, GIS), Collaborative Productivity Suites, Document Management & Case Tracking Software, and AI/ML Analytics, Business Intelligence (Tableau/PowerBI) & Data Visualization Tools.

What is the difference between PSC 7A20 and NAICS 541511?

NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) classifies the contractor's primary industry and establishes the SBA small business size standard ($47.0 Million). PSC 7A20 (IT and Telecom - Application Software (Term Software License)) identifies the specific product (software) being purchased on the solicitation or contract line item (CLIN).

How much does the federal government spend on PSC 7A20 annually?

Federal agencies obligate approximately $4.8 Billion per year under PSC 7A20, led by Department of Defense (Army CHESS, Navy) ($2.2 Billion), NASA SEWP ($1.1 Billion), and Department of Veterans Affairs ($575 Million), with roughly 520+ Bids active opportunities annually.

Which GSA Schedule or contract vehicle covers PSC 7A20?

Procurements under PSC 7A20 are frequently routed through GSA MAS 511210, 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 7A20?

When bidding on state, county, municipal, or school district solicitations, the primary NIGP cross-reference for federal PSC 7A20 is NIGP 208-11 (Application Software, Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Enterprise Subscriptions).

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