Bushings, Rings, Shims, And Spacers

• Externally Threaded Rings
• Keyed and Serrated Lock Rings
• Dee Rings
• Instrument Retaining Rings
• Shim Sets and Assortments
• Plate Spacers
• Ring Spacers
• Sleeve Spacers
• Stepped Spacers
• Spacer Sets and Assortments
• Sleeve Bushings
• Machine Threaded Bushings
• Machine Threaded Plugs.

• Sleeve Bearings (FSC 3120)
• Pipe Threaded Plugs (FSC 4730)
• Piston Rings (FSC 2520, 2805, 2810, 2815, 2825, 2990, 3040, 4310 and 4820)
• Retaining Rings (FSC 5325)
• Shim Stock (FSC 9515).

All items, including specially designed, will be classified in this FSC. a. A bushing is cylindrical in shape, hollow, and designed primarily to be inserted into a hole to reduce the effective inside diameter of the hole, and to protect the body structure about the hole, and to protect the body structure about the hole from damage resulting from stress, strain, and vibration. b. A ring is cylindrical in shape, usually flat with a center hole. Rings are multi-applicational. See specific item name for designated usage. c. A shim is a thin, sometimes tapered, piece of material used to fill in space between things. See specific item name for dimensional parameters. d. A spacer is a device for holding two members at a given distance from each other.

PSC code 5365 — Bushings, Rings, Shims, And Spacers — is used by federal contracting officers to classify product purchases. When an agency awards a contract for bushings, rings, shims, and spacers, they record PSC code 5365 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 5365 on SAM.gov, or review historical awards on USASpending.gov to understand which agencies buy this product and at what contract values.

PSC code 5365 falls under the Hardware And Abrasives category. Product codes like this one are used for physical goods and equipment purchases.

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

You can also track historical spending patterns for PSC code 5365 on USASpending.gov. Filter by agency, fiscal year, and award type to identify your best customers and forecast future opportunities.

What is PSC code 5365?

PSC code 5365 — BUSHINGS, RINGS, SHIMS, AND SPACERS — 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 5365 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 5365 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 5365?

Federal agencies use PSC code 5365 (BUSHINGS, RINGS, SHIMS, AND SPACERS) when awarding contracts for externally threaded rings; keyed and serrated lock rings; dee rings; instrument retaining rings; shim sets and assortmen. You can view all current and historical contract awards under this code on USASpending.gov.