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PSC R602: Support - Administrative: Courier/Messenger — Active Federal Contracts & NAICS Crosswalk (160+ Bids Open)

Search 160+ Bids open SAM.gov solicitations for Federal PSC R602 (Support - Administrative: Courier/Messenger). Annual federal spend: $680 Million. Crosswalk...

PSC R602: Support - Administrative: Courier/Messenger — Active Federal SAM.gov Contracts & NAICS Crosswalk

Federal procurement intelligence, spending breakdown, NAICS/NIGP crosswalk, and contract capture guide for PSC R602 (Support - Administrative: Courier/Messenger).

Product and Service Code (PSC) R602 — Support - Administrative: Courier/Messenger — is an official federal procurement classification within Portfolio R — Professional, Administrative & Management Support 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 $680 Million annually under PSC R602, with 160+ 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 R602 specifies the exact service (admin) deliverable being purchased on the contract line item (CLIN). In federal solicitation architecture, PSC R602 is most frequently paired with Primary NAICS 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services), which carries an SBA small business size standard of 1,500 Employees. Major buying commands—led by Department of Veterans Affairs (38% of spend), Department of Defense (31%), and Department of State (14%)—use PSC R602 to categorize statements of work encompassing Scheduled Inter-Facility Mail, Diplomatic Pouch & Secure Document Courier Routes; STAT Medical Specimen, Blood, Pharmaceutical & Lab Transport Between VA Clinics; and Chain-of-Custody Evidence Transport & Classified Defense Courier Support. Understanding how contracting officers cross-walk PSC R602 with NAICS 492110 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 R602 utilize a mix of open-market SAM.gov solicitations and pre-competed contract vehicles such as GSA MAS 492110. Depending on the acquisition threshold and market research results from Sources Sought notices, contracting officers frequently restrict PSC R602 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 R602 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 R602 maps directly to NIGP Commodity/Service Code 962-24 (Courier, Messenger, Armored Car, and Inter-Facility Delivery Services) 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 R602 alongside matching state and local NIGP 962-24 bids, enabling capture teams to uncover hidden opportunities and generate compliant proposals faster.

What Federal Agencies Buy Under PSC R602

  • Scheduled Inter-Facility Mail, Diplomatic Pouch & Secure Document Courier Routes
  • STAT Medical Specimen, Blood, Pharmaceutical & Lab Transport Between VA Clinics
  • Chain-of-Custody Evidence Transport & Classified Defense Courier Support
  • Base Mailroom Operations, X-Ray/CBRN Mail Screening & Distribution
  • Monthly Contract Status Reporting (CSR), Earned Value Management (EVM) & Financial Tracking
  • Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Authoring, Knowledge Transfer & Workforce Training
  • Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) Compliance & Deliverable Peer Reviews
  • Cleared Personnel Security Management (SECRET / TOP SECRET / SCI) & Facility Clearances

Top Federal Buying Agencies for PSC R602

  • Department of Veterans Affairs: $260 Million (38% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • Department of Defense: $210 Million (31% of PSC Spend of obligations)
  • Department of State: $95 Million (14% 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 492110 (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 R602.
  • SAM.gov Open Market Solicitations (PSC R602) (FAR Part 12 / 13 / 15 Open Market): Standalone Invitations for Bid (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Simplified Acquisitions published directly under PSC R602.
  • Agency-Specific IDIQs, MATOCs & GWACs (Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity): Multi-year agency task order vehicles at Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense where PSC R602 is the designated product/service identifier.

PSC R602 Frequently Asked Questions

What does Federal PSC Code R602 cover?

PSC R602 (Support - Administrative: Courier/Messenger) is an official Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) Product and Service Code under Portfolio R — Professional, Administrative & Management Support. Federal agencies use PSC R602 to classify procurements for Scheduled Inter-Facility Mail, Diplomatic Pouch & Secure Document Courier Routes, STAT Medical Specimen, Blood, Pharmaceutical & Lab Transport Between VA Clinics, and Chain-of-Custody Evidence Transport & Classified Defense Courier Support.

What is the difference between PSC R602 and NAICS 492110?

NAICS 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services) classifies the contractor's primary industry and establishes the SBA small business size standard (1,500 Employees). PSC R602 (Support - Administrative: Courier/Messenger) identifies the specific service (admin) being purchased on the solicitation or contract line item (CLIN).

How much does the federal government spend on PSC R602 annually?

Federal agencies obligate approximately $680 Million per year under PSC R602, led by Department of Veterans Affairs ($260 Million), Department of Defense ($210 Million), and Department of State ($95 Million), with roughly 160+ Bids active opportunities annually.

Which GSA Schedule or contract vehicle covers PSC R602?

Procurements under PSC R602 are frequently routed through GSA MAS 492110, 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 R602?

When bidding on state, county, municipal, or school district solicitations, the primary NIGP cross-reference for federal PSC R602 is NIGP 962-24 (Courier, Messenger, Armored Car, and Inter-Facility Delivery Services).

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