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PSC 8415: Clothing, Special Purpose (Tactical Gear, Uniforms & PPE) — Active Federal Contracts & NAICS Crosswalk (810+ Bids Open)

Search 810+ Bids open SAM.gov solicitations for Federal PSC 8415 (Clothing, Special Purpose (Tactical Gear, Uniforms & PPE)). Annual federal spend: $3.1 Bill...

PSC 8415: Clothing, Special Purpose (Tactical Gear, Uniforms & PPE) — Active Federal SAM.gov Contracts & NAICS Crosswalk

Federal procurement intelligence, spending breakdown, NAICS/NIGP crosswalk, and contract capture guide for PSC 8415 (Clothing, Special Purpose (Tactical Gear, Uniforms & PPE)).

Product and Service Code (PSC) 8415 — Clothing, Special Purpose (Tactical Gear, Uniforms & PPE) — is an official federal procurement classification within Federal Supply Class 84 — Clothing, Individual Equipment & Insignia 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 $3.1 Billion annually under PSC 8415, with 810+ 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 8415 specifies the exact product (apparel/tactical) deliverable being purchased on the contract line item (CLIN). In federal solicitation architecture, PSC 8415 is most frequently paired with Primary NAICS 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors), which carries an SBA small business size standard of 750 Employees. Major buying commands—led by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Troop Support C&T) (78% of spend), Department of Homeland Security (CBP/ICE/TSA/USCG) (12%), and Department of the Interior / USFS (6%)—use PSC 8415 to categorize statements of work encompassing Berry Amendment Compliant Flame-Resistant (FR) Combat Uniforms, Flight Suits & Cold-Weather ECWCS; Plate Carriers, Modular Tactical Vests, Ballistic Helmets & Load-Bearing Equipment (MOLLE); and Wildland Firefighting Nomex Apparel, Structural Turnout Gear & High-Visibility Workwear. Understanding how contracting officers cross-walk PSC 8415 with NAICS 315210 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 8415 utilize a mix of open-market SAM.gov solicitations and pre-competed contract vehicles such as DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles. Depending on the acquisition threshold and market research results from Sources Sought notices, contracting officers frequently restrict PSC 8415 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 8415 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 8415 maps directly to NIGP Commodity/Service Code 200-00 (Clothing: Athletic, Casual, Dress, Uniform, Weather, and Work Apparel) 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 8415 alongside matching state and local NIGP 200-00 bids, enabling capture teams to uncover hidden opportunities and generate compliant proposals faster.

What Federal Agencies Buy Under PSC 8415

  • Berry Amendment Compliant Flame-Resistant (FR) Combat Uniforms, Flight Suits & Cold-Weather ECWCS
  • Plate Carriers, Modular Tactical Vests, Ballistic Helmets & Load-Bearing Equipment (MOLLE)
  • Wildland Firefighting Nomex Apparel, Structural Turnout Gear & High-Visibility Workwear
  • Law Enforcement Duty Uniforms, Body Armor & Medical Isolation Gowns
  • 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 8415

  • Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Troop Support C&T): $2.4 Billion (78% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • Department of Homeland Security (CBP/ICE/TSA/USCG): $370 Million (12% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • Department of the Interior / USFS: $185 Million (6% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • General Services Administration & Civilian Agencies: $185 Million (11% of PSC Spend of obligations)

Common Federal Contract Vehicles & GWACs

  • DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles (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 8415.
  • SAM.gov Open Market Solicitations (PSC 8415) (FAR Part 12 / 13 / 15 Open Market): Standalone Invitations for Bid (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Simplified Acquisitions published directly under PSC 8415.
  • Agency-Specific IDIQs, MATOCs & GWACs (Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity): Multi-year agency task order vehicles at Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Troop Support C&T) and Department of Homeland Security (CBP/ICE/TSA/USCG) where PSC 8415 is the designated product/service identifier.

PSC 8415 Frequently Asked Questions

What does Federal PSC Code 8415 cover?

PSC 8415 (Clothing, Special Purpose (Tactical Gear, Uniforms & PPE)) is an official Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) Product and Service Code under Federal Supply Class 84 — Clothing, Individual Equipment & Insignia. Federal agencies use PSC 8415 to classify procurements for Berry Amendment Compliant Flame-Resistant (FR) Combat Uniforms, Flight Suits & Cold-Weather ECWCS, Plate Carriers, Modular Tactical Vests, Ballistic Helmets & Load-Bearing Equipment (MOLLE), and Wildland Firefighting Nomex Apparel, Structural Turnout Gear & High-Visibility Workwear.

What is the difference between PSC 8415 and NAICS 315210?

NAICS 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors) classifies the contractor's primary industry and establishes the SBA small business size standard (750 Employees). PSC 8415 (Clothing, Special Purpose (Tactical Gear, Uniforms & PPE)) identifies the specific product (apparel/tactical) being purchased on the solicitation or contract line item (CLIN).

How much does the federal government spend on PSC 8415 annually?

Federal agencies obligate approximately $3.1 Billion per year under PSC 8415, led by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Troop Support C&T) ($2.4 Billion), Department of Homeland Security (CBP/ICE/TSA/USCG) ($370 Million), and Department of the Interior / USFS ($185 Million), with roughly 810+ Bids active opportunities annually.

Which GSA Schedule or contract vehicle covers PSC 8415?

Procurements under PSC 8415 are frequently routed through DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles, 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 8415?

When bidding on state, county, municipal, or school district solicitations, the primary NIGP cross-reference for federal PSC 8415 is NIGP 200-00 (Clothing: Athletic, Casual, Dress, Uniform, Weather, and Work Apparel).

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