PSC Code 9650 covers Nonferrous Base Metal Refinery and Intermediate Forms, focusing on raw and semi-processed forms of nonferrous metals such as ingots and slabs. This classification includes bulk materials that are either in a refinery form—raw, unfinished ingots or pigs requiring further refinement—or intermediate forms, which are partially refined metals needing additional manufacturing steps before becoming usable final products. Government agencies use this PSC when procuring metal materials for various applications, including manufacturing, infrastructure projects, and industrial processes requiring high-quality nonferrous metals.

Includes for PSC 9650

This PSC code covers the following products and services:

Ingots; Slabs.

Additional Notes for PSC 9650

Important notes and guidance for using this PSC code:

Only bulk material will be identified in this class. a. Refinery Forms are raw unfinished ingots, pigs, that require refinement to be usable. b. Intermediate forms are primary products that have been refined to a state that requires further manufacturing processes to its final, usable state.

Typical Buyers & Agencies for PSC 9650

Typical buyers under PSC 9650 include military branches, defense logistics agencies, and federal infrastructure and construction agencies that require nonferrous metals for equipment manufacturing, repair, and construction projects. Agencies involved in aerospace, electronics, and advanced manufacturing may also procure these materials due to the specialized properties of nonferrous metals. The bulk nature of these materials supports large-scale industrial applications, making this PSC relevant for buyers needing substantial quantities of raw and semi-finished metal forms.

Common Contract Types for PSC 9650

Contracts awarded under PSC 9650 often involve firm-fixed-price or indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) arrangements to accommodate fluctuating demand for raw and intermediate metal forms. Procurement methods may include competitive sealed bidding or negotiated procurements, depending on market availability and urgency. These contracts typically focus on bulk material supply with specifications ensuring quality and consistency, supporting downstream manufacturing and fabrication processes in government projects.

Plain-Language Breakdown for PSC 9650

Covers raw and semi-processed nonferrous metal forms like ingots and slabs.
Includes refinery forms requiring further refinement and intermediate forms needing additional manufacturing.
Commonly purchased by defense, aerospace, and infrastructure agencies for manufacturing and construction.
Contracts often use firm-fixed-price or IDIQ types with competitive or negotiated procurement methods.
Associated with NAICS codes for metal smelting, refining, and fabricated metal product manufacturing.
Focuses on bulk materials suitable for large-scale industrial and government applications.

Related Categories for PSC 9650

Other categories at the same level as 9650

9610 ORES

Ores

9620 MINERALS, NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC

Minerals, Natural and Synthetic

9630 ADDITIVE METAL MATERIALS

Additive Metal Materials

9640 IRON AND STEEL PRIMARY AND SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS

Iron and Steel Primary and Semifinished Products

9660 PRECIOUS METALS PRIMARY FORMS

Precious Metals Primary Forms

9670 IRON AND STEEL SCRAP

Iron and Steel Scrap

9680 NONFERROUS SCRAP

Nonferrous Scrap

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