3950 Product Code

Winches, Hoists, Cranes, And Derricks

Category: Materials Handling Eqpt

Contract Classification

Product Code

PSC Code 3950

Category: Materials Handling Eqpt

$106active contracts
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Official PSC Description

Source: GSA PSC Manual, April 2025

📘 Source: GSA PSC Manual — April 2025 Edition
Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks

What This Code Covers

The following activities and items are classified under PSC code 3950:

  • Windlasses
  • Capstans
  • Ore Bridges
  • Gypsies
  • Warehouse Cranes
  • Wharf Cranes, Mobile or Fixed
  • Overhead Traveling Cranes.

What This Code Does NOT Cover

The following are classified under different PSC codes:

  • Crane-Shovels (FSC 3810)
  • Barge Mounted Cranes (FSC 1935)
  • Winches for Integral Mounting on Trucks or Tractors (FSC 3830)
  • Locomotive Cranes (FSC 2230).

Contracting Officer Notes

No additional contracting officer notes are available for PSC code 3950.

How to Use PSC Code 3950 in Federal Contracting

PSC code 3950Winches, Hoists, Cranes, And Derricks — is used by federal contracting officers to classify product purchases. When an agency awards a contract for winches, hoists, cranes, and derricks, they record PSC code 3950 in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS).

As a vendor, knowing this PSC code helps you find relevant opportunities. Search for active solicitations using PSC code 3950 on SAM.gov, or review historical awards on USASpending.gov to understand which agencies buy this product and at what contract values.

PSC code 3950 falls under the Materials Handling Eqpt category. Product codes like this one are used for physical goods and equipment purchases.

To find opportunities using this PSC code on SAM.gov:

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You can also track historical spending patterns for PSC code 3950 on USASpending.gov. Filter by agency, fiscal year, and award type to identify your best customers and forecast future opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PSC code 3950?

PSC code 3950 — WINCHES, HOISTS, CRANES, AND DERRICKS — is a federal Product and Service Code used to classify product or service purchases on government contracts. It falls under the Transportation and Logistics Services category and is used by contracting officers when reporting contract actions in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS).

How do I use PSC code 3950 in SAM.gov?

PSC codes are used by the government to describe what they are buying, not by vendors to register. However, understanding PSC code 3950 helps you identify which federal opportunities to pursue. Search for active opportunities using this PSC code on SAM.gov under Contract Opportunities, or use USASpending.gov to see historical contract awards under this code.

What types of contracts use PSC code 3950?

Federal agencies use PSC code 3950 (WINCHES, HOISTS, CRANES, AND DERRICKS) when awarding contracts for windlasses; capstans; ore bridges; gypsies; warehouse cranes; wharf cranes, mobile or fixed; overhead traveling cranes.. You can view all current and historical contract awards under this code on USASpending.gov.

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Related NAICS Codes

NAICS codes commonly associated with this PSC category

Source: U.S. Census Bureau NAICS 2022

$ Recent Federal Contract Activity

106

Contracts

0

Task Order Vehicles

Source: USASpending.gov

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Who Buys This?

Top federal agencies awarding contracts under this PSC code

1

Department of Defense

91 contracts

2

Department of Commerce

5 contracts

3

Department of Homeland Security

4 contracts

4

Department of Energy

2 contracts

5

Department of the Interior

2 contracts

Source: USASpending.gov

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