9540 Product Code

Structural Shapes, Nonferrous Base Metal

Category: Metal Bars, Sheets, Shapes

Contract Classification

Product Code

PSC Code 9540

Category: Metal Bars, Sheets, Shapes

$78active contracts
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Official PSC Description

Source: GSA PSC Manual, April 2025

📘 Source: GSA PSC Manual — April 2025 Edition
Structural Shapes, Nonferrous Base Metal

What This Code Covers

The following activities and items are classified under PSC code 9540:

  • Angles
  • Channels
  • Tees
  • Zees.

What This Code Does NOT Cover

No specific exclusions are listed for PSC code 9540. Check related codes in the Metal Bars, Sheets, Shapes category for similar classifications.

Contracting Officer Notes

No additional contracting officer notes are available for PSC code 9540.

How to Use PSC Code 9540 in Federal Contracting

PSC code 9540Structural Shapes, Nonferrous Base Metal — is used by federal contracting officers to classify product purchases. When an agency awards a contract for structural shapes, nonferrous base metal, they record PSC code 9540 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 9540 on SAM.gov, or review historical awards on USASpending.gov to understand which agencies buy this product and at what contract values.

PSC code 9540 falls under the Metal Bars, Sheets, Shapes category. Product codes like this one are used for physical goods and equipment purchases.

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

Go to SAM.gov Contract Opportunities Advanced Search Filter by PSC Code Enter Code Search

You can also track historical spending patterns for PSC code 9540 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 9540?

PSC code 9540 — STRUCTURAL SHAPES, NONFERROUS BASE METAL — 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 9540 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 9540 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 9540?

Federal agencies use PSC code 9540 (STRUCTURAL SHAPES, NONFERROUS BASE METAL) when awarding contracts for angles; channels; tees; zees.. 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

78

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

76 contracts

2

Department of Commerce

1 contracts

3

Department of Homeland Security

1 contracts

Source: USASpending.gov

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