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PSC D308: IT and Telecom - Programming — Active Federal Contracts & NAICS Crosswalk (380+ Bids Open)

Search 380+ Bids open SAM.gov solicitations for Federal PSC D308 (IT and Telecom - Programming). Annual federal spend: $4.9 Billion. Crosswalked to NAICS 541...

PSC D308: IT and Telecom - Programming — Active Federal SAM.gov Contracts & NAICS Crosswalk

Federal procurement intelligence, spending breakdown, NAICS/NIGP crosswalk, and contract capture guide for PSC D308 (IT and Telecom - Programming).

Product and Service Code (PSC) D308 — IT and Telecom - Programming — is an official federal procurement classification within Portfolio D — IT and Telecommunications Services 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 $4.9 Billion annually under PSC D308, with 380+ 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 D308 specifies the exact service (legacy d3) deliverable being purchased on the contract line item (CLIN). In federal solicitation architecture, PSC D308 is most frequently paired with Primary NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), which carries an SBA small business size standard of $34.0 Million. Major buying commands—led by Department of Defense (41% of spend), Social Security Administration (17%), and Department of Veterans Affairs (15%)—use PSC D308 to categorize statements of work encompassing Custom Software Development in Python, TypeScript, Java, Go, Rust & C++; Automated Unit/Integration Testing, DevSecOps Pipeline & Containerization; and Citizen-Facing Web Portal Engineering, Mobile Apps & Accessibility (WCAG 2.1). Understanding how contracting officers cross-walk PSC D308 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 D308 utilize a mix of open-market SAM.gov solicitations and pre-competed contract vehicles such as GSA MAS 54151S. Depending on the acquisition threshold and market research results from Sources Sought notices, contracting officers frequently restrict PSC D308 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 D308 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 D308 maps directly to NIGP Commodity/Service Code 920-40 (Programming Services, Computer (Including Mobile Apps & Custom Software)) 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 D308 alongside matching state and local NIGP 920-40 bids, enabling capture teams to uncover hidden opportunities and generate compliant proposals faster.

What Federal Agencies Buy Under PSC D308

  • Custom Software Development in Python, TypeScript, Java, Go, Rust & C++
  • Automated Unit/Integration Testing, DevSecOps Pipeline & Containerization
  • Citizen-Facing Web Portal Engineering, Mobile Apps & Accessibility (WCAG 2.1)
  • Database Stored Procedures, ETL Scripts & Real-Time Analytics Dashboards
  • 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 D308

  • Department of Defense: $2.0 Billion (41% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • Social Security Administration: $830 Million (17% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • Department of Veterans Affairs: $735 Million (15% 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 54151S (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 D308.
  • SAM.gov Open Market Solicitations (PSC D308) (FAR Part 12 / 13 / 15 Open Market): Standalone Invitations for Bid (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Simplified Acquisitions published directly under PSC D308.
  • Agency-Specific IDIQs, MATOCs & GWACs (Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity): Multi-year agency task order vehicles at Department of Defense and Social Security Administration where PSC D308 is the designated product/service identifier.

PSC D308 Frequently Asked Questions

What does Federal PSC Code D308 cover?

PSC D308 (IT and Telecom - Programming) is an official Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) Product and Service Code under Portfolio D — IT and Telecommunications Services. Federal agencies use PSC D308 to classify procurements for Custom Software Development in Python, TypeScript, Java, Go, Rust & C++, Automated Unit/Integration Testing, DevSecOps Pipeline & Containerization, and Citizen-Facing Web Portal Engineering, Mobile Apps & Accessibility (WCAG 2.1).

What is the difference between PSC D308 and NAICS 541511?

NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) classifies the contractor's primary industry and establishes the SBA small business size standard ($34.0 Million). PSC D308 (IT and Telecom - Programming) identifies the specific service (legacy d3) being purchased on the solicitation or contract line item (CLIN).

How much does the federal government spend on PSC D308 annually?

Federal agencies obligate approximately $4.9 Billion per year under PSC D308, led by Department of Defense ($2.0 Billion), Social Security Administration ($830 Million), and Department of Veterans Affairs ($735 Million), with roughly 380+ Bids active opportunities annually.

Which GSA Schedule or contract vehicle covers PSC D308?

Procurements under PSC D308 are frequently routed through GSA MAS 54151S, 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 D308?

When bidding on state, county, municipal, or school district solicitations, the primary NIGP cross-reference for federal PSC D308 is NIGP 920-40 (Programming Services, Computer (Including Mobile Apps & Custom Software)).

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