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PSC C216

Federal procurement snapshot for PSC C216.

Award Count: 28,938
Obligations: $8,782,236,139.46

PSC Overview

PSC Code
C216
Description
A/E - MARINE ENGINEERING
Explanation
PSC C216 covers architect-engineer or related professional design services. In practical terms, this means planning, design, and technical preparation work rather than physical construction itself.
Award Count
28,938
Total Obligations
$8,782,236,139.46

Analyst Note

This PSC item page gives a direct reference view for one Product Service Code from FPDS data.

Why It Matters

PSC codes are used to classify what the government bought, making them useful for market segmentation and procurement analysis.

Methodology

This page is derived from the PSC index artifact generated from grouped FPDS award data.

How to Use This PSC

  • Use PSC C216 as a category filter when analyzing federal contract spending.
  • Compare agencies and vendors operating within the same PSC classification.
  • Track award volume and obligations for this procurement category over time in FPDS Query.
  • Use this code together with NAICS, agency, and date filters to narrow the market view.