The Product and Service Code (PSC) 9430 encompasses miscellaneous crude animal products that are inedible. This category includes raw or unprocessed materials derived from animals, such as feathers and downs, ivory, bristles, hides, and fur skins in their crude forms. These materials are typically used as raw inputs for further manufacturing or processing rather than for direct consumption. Government agencies use this PSC when procuring these unrefined animal products for purposes such as research, manufacturing of uniforms, insulation, or specialized industrial applications. Contracting under PSC 9430 ensures that agencies source these materials through standardized procurement processes aligned with federal regulations.

Includes for PSC 9430

This PSC code covers the following products and services:

Feathers and Downs, Unprocessed; Ivory; Bristles; Hides and Fur Skins, Crude.

Typical Buyers & Agencies for PSC 9430

Agencies involved in manufacturing, research, and industrial supply chains typically procure under PSC 9430. This includes departments such as the Department of Defense for materials used in uniform production or insulation, the Department of Agriculture for research and testing purposes, and agencies managing wildlife or environmental resources. These buyers require these raw products either for direct use in manufacturing processes or for research and development activities where unprocessed animal products serve as essential inputs.

Common Contract Types for PSC 9430

Contracts for PSC 9430 products are commonly fixed-price supply contracts or indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts to allow flexibility in quantities and delivery schedules. Procurement methods often include competitive sealed bidding or negotiated acquisitions depending on availability and specialized requirements. Typical use cases involve sourcing bulk quantities of raw animal materials for further processing, research projects requiring specific unprocessed animal products, or replenishment of stock for manufacturing operations.

Plain-Language Breakdown for PSC 9430

Covers crude, unprocessed animal products that are not intended for consumption.
Includes feathers, downs, ivory, bristles, hides, and fur skins in raw form.
Primarily used by defense, agriculture, and research agencies.
Contracts often fixed-price or IDIQ to manage supply flexibility.
Procured via competitive bidding or negotiated acquisitions.
Associated NAICS codes include leather tanning, wholesale trade, and R&D industries.

Related Categories for PSC 9430

Other categories at the same level as 9430

9410 CRUDE GRADES OF PLANT MATERIALS

Crude Grades of Plant Materials

9420 FIBERS: VEGETABLE, ANIMAL, AND SYNTHETIC

Fibers: Vegetable, Animal, and Synthetic

9440 MISCELLANEOUS CRUDE AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY PRODUCTS

Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products

9450 NONMETALLIC SCRAP, EXCEPT TEXTILE

Nonmetallic Scrap, Except Textile

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