4020 Product Code

Fiber Rope, Cordage, And Twine

Category: Rope, Cable, Chain, Fittings

Contract Classification

Product Code

PSC Code 4020

Category: Rope, Cable, Chain, Fittings

$588active contracts
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Official PSC Description

Source: GSA PSC Manual, April 2025

📘 Source: GSA PSC Manual — April 2025 Edition
Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine

What This Code Covers

The following activities and items are classified under PSC code 4020:

  • Fibrous Cord Assemblies
  • Fibrous Cord
  • Fibrous Rope
  • Fibrous Twine.

What This Code Does NOT Cover

The following are classified under different PSC codes:

  • Wire Rope (FSC 4010)
  • Slings (FSC 3940).

Contracting Officer Notes

Fiber rope is classified in this class when it is bulk material or for general use. Items with attachments and/or terminations are identified in this class unless a more specific item name is used. a. Fiber rope is flexible twisted strands of manila, nylon or other fiber. b. Cordage is ropes or cords used in rigging (see item name definitions for parameters). c. Twine is two or more strands twisted together.

How to Use PSC Code 4020 in Federal Contracting

PSC code 4020Fiber Rope, Cordage, And Twine — is used by federal contracting officers to classify product purchases. When an agency awards a contract for fiber rope, cordage, and twine, they record PSC code 4020 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 4020 on SAM.gov, or review historical awards on USASpending.gov to understand which agencies buy this product and at what contract values.

PSC code 4020 falls under the Rope, Cable, Chain, Fittings 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 4020 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 4020?

PSC code 4020 — FIBER ROPE, CORDAGE, AND TWINE — is a federal Product and Service Code used to classify product or service purchases on government contracts. It falls under the Industrial Products & 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 4020 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 4020 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 4020?

Federal agencies use PSC code 4020 (FIBER ROPE, CORDAGE, AND TWINE) when awarding contracts for fibrous cord assemblies; fibrous cord; fibrous rope; fibrous twine.. 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

588

Contracts

0

Task Order Vehicles

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Who Buys This?

Top federal agencies awarding contracts under this PSC code

1

General Services Administration

367 contracts

2

Department of Defense

218 contracts

3

Department of Commerce

3 contracts

Source: USASpending.gov

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