9610 Product Code

Ores

Category: Ores, Minerals And Primary Products

Contract Classification

Product Code

PSC Code 9610

Category: Ores, Minerals And Primary Products

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Official PSC Description

Source: GSA PSC Manual, April 2025

📘 Source: GSA PSC Manual — April 2025 Edition
Ores

What This Code Covers

The following activities and items are classified under PSC code 9610:

  • Buxite
  • Ferrous Ores
  • Lead Ores
  • Precious Metal Ores
  • Radioactive Metal Ores
  • Zinc Ores.

What This Code Does NOT Cover

No specific exclusions are listed for PSC code 9610. Check related codes in the Ores, Minerals And Primary Products category for similar classifications.

Contracting Officer Notes

Only bulk material will be identified in this class. Ores are a naturally occurring material from which economically valuable minerals can be obtained.

How to Use PSC Code 9610 in Federal Contracting

PSC code 9610Ores — is used by federal contracting officers to classify product purchases. When an agency awards a contract for ores, they record PSC code 9610 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 9610 on SAM.gov, or review historical awards on USASpending.gov to understand which agencies buy this product and at what contract values.

PSC code 9610 falls under the Ores, Minerals And Primary Products 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 9610 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 9610?

PSC code 9610 — ORES — 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 9610 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 9610 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 9610?

Federal agencies use PSC code 9610 (ORES) when awarding contracts for buxite; ferrous ores; lead ores; precious metal ores; radioactive metal ores; zinc ores.. 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

3

Contracts

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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 the Treasury

3 contracts

Source: USASpending.gov

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