01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC 3685 Specialized Metal Container Manufacturing Machinery And Related Equipment Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code 3685
Federal contract activity classified under Specialized Metal Container Manufacturing Machinery And Related Equipment across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC 3685 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC 3685 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year-$926.5K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $6.86M | 63 | 48 | 15 | — |
| FY 2021 | $2.80M | 62 | 48 | 17 | −59.1% |
| FY 2022 | $4.66M | 42 | 36 | 17 | +66.2% |
| FY 2023 | $1.48M | 36 | 26 | 15 | −68.2% |
| FY 2024 | $2.05M | 37 | 26 | 16 | +38.1% |
| FY 2025 | $739.5K | 18 | 14 | 9 | −63.9% |
| FY 2026 | -$926.5K | 18 | 12 | 9 | −225.3% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $5.42M | 57 | 36 | 30.7% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $3.22M | 27 | 18 | 18.2% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $2.82M | 44 | 27 | 16.0% |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $1.15M | 10 | 1 | 6.5% |
| U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) | 97ZS | $644.2K | 1 | 1 | 3.6% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $603.3K | 9 | 2 | 3.4% |
| ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE | 12K3 | $492.9K | 2 | 1 | 2.8% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $477.6K | 19 | 9 | 2.7% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $455.3K | 13 | 10 | 2.6% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $390.1K | 19 | 12 | 2.2% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC 3685?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6QK ACC-APG NATICK | W911QY | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $2.32M | 6 | 1 | 13.1% |
| FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO | FA8601 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $1.83M | 7 | 5 | 10.4% |
| W6QM MICC-FT DRUM | W911S2 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $1.28M | 22 | 14 | 7.3% |
| IDAHO OPERATIONS OFFICE | 892432 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $1.15M | 10 | 1 | 6.5% |
| NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER | N61331 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $758.4K | 8 | 3 | 4.3% |
| NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND | H92240 | U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) | $644.2K | 1 | 1 | 3.6% |
| NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER | 80GRC0 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $520.7K | 6 | 1 | 2.9% |
| MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN | 126395 | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE | $492.9K | 2 | 1 | 2.8% |
| W7M4 USPFO ACTIVITY HI ARNG | W912J6 | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $474.2K | 1 | 1 | 2.7% |
| NSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV | N64498 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $400.6K | 2 | 2 | 2.3% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC 3685 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DESIGN WEST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $2.32M | 6 | 1 | 13.1% | Apr 7, 2022 |
| AAR MANUFACTURING, INC. | $1.30M | 14 | 4 | 7.4% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| OAK RIDGE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $1.15M | 10 | 1 | 6.5% | Oct 22, 2025 |
| JEOL USA, INC. | $997.0K | 1 | 1 | 5.6% | Apr 25, 2022 |
| TRUSTED SYSTEMS, INC. | $677.6K | 7 | 3 | 3.8% | Apr 28, 2025 |
| OPEN ADDITIVE, LLC | $590.7K | 3 | 1 | 3.3% | Sep 7, 2023 |
| KURT J LESKER CO | $520.7K | 6 | 1 | 2.9% | Feb 3, 2026 |
| BETTER ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING INC | $492.9K | 2 | 1 | 2.8% | Sep 15, 2026 |
| INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | $474.2K | 1 | 1 | 2.7% | Sep 16, 2020 |
| NEXGEN COMPOSITES, LLC | $444.6K | 5 | 1 | 2.5% | Jun 12, 2024 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC 3685?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 332439 | OTHER METAL CONTAINER MANUFACTURING | $4.70M | 91 | 57 | 26.6% |
| 541715 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $2.32M | 6 | 1 | 13.1% |
| 334516 | ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING | $1.33M | 4 | 4 | 7.5% |
| 332420 | METAL TANK (HEAVY GAUGE) MANUFACTURING | $1.28M | 12 | 3 | 7.2% |
| 332999 | ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FABRICATED METAL PRODUCT MANUFACTURING | $1.14M | 31 | 15 | 6.4% |
| 332311 | PREFABRICATED METAL BUILDING AND COMPONENT MANUFACTURING | $691.5K | 18 | 12 | 3.9% |
| 333249 | OTHER INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY MANUFACTURING | $640.3K | 4 | 2 | 3.6% |
| 334413 | SEMICONDUCTOR AND RELATED DEVICE MANUFACTURING | $520.7K | 6 | 1 | 2.9% |
| 333922 | CONVEYOR AND CONVEYING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $492.9K | 2 | 1 | 2.8% |
| 316998 | ALL OTHER LEATHER GOOD AND ALLIED PRODUCT MANUFACTURING | $474.2K | 1 | 1 | 2.7% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC 3685?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $10.98M | 198 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $4.24M | 48 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $2.22M | 24 |
| BPA CALL | $237.7K | 6 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC 3685?
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $17.67M market as addressable.