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PSC 8910: Subsistence and Food Provisions (Dairy, Groceries, Rations & Institutional Food) — Active Federal Contracts & NAICS Crosswalk (620+ Bids Open)

Search 620+ Bids open SAM.gov solicitations for Federal PSC 8910 (Subsistence and Food Provisions (Dairy, Groceries, Rations & Institutional Food)). Annual f...

PSC 8910: Subsistence and Food Provisions (Dairy, Groceries, Rations & Institutional Food) — Active Federal SAM.gov Contracts & NAICS Crosswalk

Federal procurement intelligence, spending breakdown, NAICS/NIGP crosswalk, and contract capture guide for PSC 8910 (Subsistence and Food Provisions (Dairy, Groceries, Rations & Institutional Food)).

Product and Service Code (PSC) 8910 — Subsistence and Food Provisions (Dairy, Groceries, Rations & Institutional Food) — is an official federal procurement classification within Federal Supply Class 89 — Subsistence (Food) 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 $6.8 Billion annually under PSC 8910, with 620+ 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 8910 specifies the exact product (subsistence) deliverable being purchased on the contract line item (CLIN). In federal solicitation architecture, PSC 8910 is most frequently paired with Primary NAICS 311999 (Fluid Milk Manufacturing), which carries an SBA small business size standard of 1,150 Employees. Major buying commands—led by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Troop Support Subsistence) (76% of spend), Department of Agriculture (USDA Foods) (12%), and Department of Justice (BOP) & VA (10%)—use PSC 8910 to categorize statements of work encompassing DLA Troop Support Subsistence Prime Vendor Broadline Food Distribution for Military DFACs; Meals, Ready-to-Eat (MREs), Unitized Group Rations (UGR) & Operational Field Rations; and USDA Fresh Produce, Fluid Milk, Dairy, Bakery & Frozen Protein Deliveries to Bases & Ships. Understanding how contracting officers cross-walk PSC 8910 with NAICS 311999 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 8910 utilize a mix of open-market SAM.gov solicitations and pre-competed contract vehicles such as DLA Troop Support Subsistence. Depending on the acquisition threshold and market research results from Sources Sought notices, contracting officers frequently restrict PSC 8910 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 8910 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 8910 maps directly to NIGP Commodity/Service Code 393-00 (Foods: Staple Grocery, Frozen, Produce, and School Nutrition Provisions) 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 8910 alongside matching state and local NIGP 393-00 bids, enabling capture teams to uncover hidden opportunities and generate compliant proposals faster.

What Federal Agencies Buy Under PSC 8910

  • DLA Troop Support Subsistence Prime Vendor Broadline Food Distribution for Military DFACs
  • Meals, Ready-to-Eat (MREs), Unitized Group Rations (UGR) & Operational Field Rations
  • USDA Fresh Produce, Fluid Milk, Dairy, Bakery & Frozen Protein Deliveries to Bases & Ships
  • Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), VA Canteen & Hospital Patient Dietary Food Supply
  • 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 8910

  • Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Troop Support Subsistence): $5.2 Billion (76% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • Department of Agriculture (USDA Foods): $815 Million (12% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • Department of Justice (BOP) & VA: $680 Million (10% 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 Subsistence (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 8910.
  • SAM.gov Open Market Solicitations (PSC 8910) (FAR Part 12 / 13 / 15 Open Market): Standalone Invitations for Bid (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Simplified Acquisitions published directly under PSC 8910.
  • Agency-Specific IDIQs, MATOCs & GWACs (Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity): Multi-year agency task order vehicles at Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Troop Support Subsistence) and Department of Agriculture (USDA Foods) where PSC 8910 is the designated product/service identifier.

PSC 8910 Frequently Asked Questions

What does Federal PSC Code 8910 cover?

PSC 8910 (Subsistence and Food Provisions (Dairy, Groceries, Rations & Institutional Food)) is an official Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) Product and Service Code under Federal Supply Class 89 — Subsistence (Food). Federal agencies use PSC 8910 to classify procurements for DLA Troop Support Subsistence Prime Vendor Broadline Food Distribution for Military DFACs, Meals, Ready-to-Eat (MREs), Unitized Group Rations (UGR) & Operational Field Rations, and USDA Fresh Produce, Fluid Milk, Dairy, Bakery & Frozen Protein Deliveries to Bases & Ships.

What is the difference between PSC 8910 and NAICS 311999?

NAICS 311999 (Fluid Milk Manufacturing) classifies the contractor's primary industry and establishes the SBA small business size standard (1,150 Employees). PSC 8910 (Subsistence and Food Provisions (Dairy, Groceries, Rations & Institutional Food)) identifies the specific product (subsistence) being purchased on the solicitation or contract line item (CLIN).

How much does the federal government spend on PSC 8910 annually?

Federal agencies obligate approximately $6.8 Billion per year under PSC 8910, led by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Troop Support Subsistence) ($5.2 Billion), Department of Agriculture (USDA Foods) ($815 Million), and Department of Justice (BOP) & VA ($680 Million), with roughly 620+ Bids active opportunities annually.

Which GSA Schedule or contract vehicle covers PSC 8910?

Procurements under PSC 8910 are frequently routed through DLA Troop Support Subsistence, 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 8910?

When bidding on state, county, municipal, or school district solicitations, the primary NIGP cross-reference for federal PSC 8910 is NIGP 393-00 (Foods: Staple Grocery, Frozen, Produce, and School Nutrition Provisions).

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