01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC 8900 Perishable Subsistence $10K To $25K Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code 8900
Federal contract activity classified under Perishable Subsistence $10K To $25K across FY 2011–FY 2017. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC 8900 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC 8900 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2011–FY 2017 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2011 | $7.13M | 580 | 135 | 9 | — |
| FY 2012 | $401.3K | 15 | 8 | 4 | −94.4% |
| FY 2013 | -$37.6K | 4 | 4 | 2 | −109.4% |
| FY 2014 | -$2.0K | 3 | 3 | 3 | +94.6% |
| FY 2015 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +100.0% |
| FY 2016 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2017 | $0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2011–FY 2017.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | 1540 | $4.59M | 419 | 76 | 61.3% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $2.08M | 122 | 45 | 27.7% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $610.0K | 44 | 9 | 8.1% |
| BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS | 1450 | $127.1K | 4 | 1 | 1.7% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $53.0K | 5 | 5 | 0.7% |
| BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT | 1422 | $15.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $10.3K | 3 | 2 | 0.1% |
| NATIONAL PARK SERVICE | 1443 | $7.8K | 2 | 2 | 0.1% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $205 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | 1330 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC 8900?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2011–FY 2017.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUMBERLAND, FCI | 10703 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | $1.46M | 160 | 17 | 19.4% |
| W40M MRCO E, FT EISENHOWER HCB | W91YTV | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $1.28M | 6 | 1 | 17.0% |
| ASHLAND, FCI | 10202 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | $773.7K | 66 | 33 | 10.3% |
| FORT WORTH, FCI | 50903 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | $445.1K | 31 | 14 | 5.9% |
| BIG SANDY, USP | 11804 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | $322.6K | 23 | 16 | 4.3% |
| 241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 | 00241 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $259.6K | 19 | 1 | 3.5% |
| FORREST CITY, FCI (II) | 50811 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | $199.3K | 1 | 1 | 2.7% |
| W7N5 USPFO ACTIVITY VA ARNG | W912LQ | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $199.1K | 2 | 1 | 2.7% |
| 618-MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER | 00618 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $139.5K | 1 | 1 | 1.9% |
| ALDERSON, FPC | 10101 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM | $131.1K | 14 | 11 | 1.8% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC 8900 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US FOODSERVICE INCORPORATED (2294) | $1.58M | 16 | 3 | 21.0% | Aug 2, 2013 |
| SHAVER FOODS, LLC | $1.03M | 45 | 1 | 13.7% | Sep 30, 2011 |
| WHOLESALE LIQUIDATIONS L.L.C. | $847.9K | 77 | 1 | 11.3% | Dec 21, 2011 |
| CLARK'S TRADING CO. | $403.0K | 23 | 1 | 5.4% | Sep 30, 2011 |
| DEAN NORTHEAST LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (3221) | $283.7K | 23 | 1 | 3.8% | Jan 17, 2012 |
| HOMESTEAD OPERATING CO., INC. | $199.1K | 2 | 1 | 2.7% | Dec 2, 2010 |
| NORTH OAKLAND COMMODITIES INC. | $174.9K | 15 | 1 | 2.3% | Sep 30, 2011 |
| JNS FOODS, LLC | $140.6K | 15 | 1 | 1.9% | Sep 12, 2011 |
| A. F. WENDLING, INC. | $128.5K | 30 | 1 | 1.7% | Sep 30, 2011 |
| JOSEPH WEBB FOODS, INC | $127.1K | 4 | 1 | 1.7% | Oct 4, 2011 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC 8900?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 424410 | GENERAL LINE GROCERY MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $4.29M | 251 | 67 | 57.2% |
| 424490 | OTHER GROCERY AND RELATED PRODUCTS MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $1.50M | 177 | 24 | 20.0% |
| 722320 | CATERERS | $356.5K | 19 | 11 | 4.8% |
| 424430 | DAIRY PRODUCT (EXCEPT DRIED OR CANNED) MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $307.5K | 24 | 2 | 4.1% |
| 424440 | POULTRY AND POULTRY PRODUCT MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $247.4K | 19 | 7 | 3.3% |
| 423990 | OTHER MISCELLANEOUS DURABLE GOODS MERCHANT WHOLESALERS | $199.3K | 1 | 1 | 2.7% |
| 311991 | PERISHABLE PREPARED FOOD MANUFACTURING | $126.4K | 12 | 8 | 1.7% |
| 311412 | FROZEN SPECIALTY FOOD MANUFACTURING | $88.1K | 8 | 4 | 1.2% |
| 722310 | FOOD SERVICE CONTRACTORS | $83.9K | 19 | 5 | 1.1% |
| 311999 | ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FOOD MANUFACTURING | $68.6K | 8 | 5 | 0.9% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC 8900?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $5.29M | 480 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $2.05M | 74 |
| BPA CALL | $133.9K | 42 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $11.0K | 8 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC 8900?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSCEOP06P00083 | ARCOS DELAIRVNGTON | May 31, 2017 | $0 | 722211 | U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENTINVESTIGATIONS AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT DALLAS |
| HSCEOP07F00252 | OVERBY OTIS COMPANY THE | May 31, 2017 | $0 | 339944 | U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENTINVESTIGATIONS AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT DALLAS |
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 $7.49M market as addressable.