PSC Code 8935 covers soups and bouillons, including a variety of prepared liquid food products typically used in food service operations. This classification encompasses canned, dried, powdered, or fresh soups and broth bases designed for use in cafeterias, mess halls, and other institutional feeding programs. Government agencies utilize this PSC to procure standardized, nutritious, and shelf-stable soup products to support feeding requirements for military personnel, federal employees, and beneficiaries in various settings. The scope includes both ready-to-eat and ingredient forms of soups and bouillons, facilitating broad applicability across federal food service contracts.

Typical Buyers & Agencies for PSC 8935

Typical buyers for PSC 8935 include federal agencies responsible for large-scale food service operations such as the Department of Defense (DoD), the General Services Administration (GSA), Veterans Affairs (VA), and the Department of Agriculture (USDA). These agencies require reliable sources of soups and bouillons to support military dining facilities, federal cafeterias, emergency preparedness programs, and institutional feeding services. The DoD is a prominent purchaser due to its need for durable, easy-to-prepare food products suitable for deployment and training environments.

Common Contract Types for PSC 8935

Contracts under this PSC frequently use firm-fixed-price or indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract types to provide flexibility in quantities and delivery schedules. Open market and competitive bidding are common procurement methods to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality. Blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) and multiple-award contracts (MACs) are also employed to streamline repetitive purchases for ongoing food service requirements. The contracts typically emphasize compliance with federal nutritional standards and shelf-life requirements.

Plain-Language Breakdown for PSC 8935

Covers prepared soups and bouillons in canned, dried, powdered, or fresh forms.
Primarily used by federal agencies with institutional food service needs, especially DoD and GSA.
Contracts often utilize firm-fixed-price and IDIQ types with competitive procurement methods.
Emphasizes compliance with nutritional standards and shelf-life specifications.
Aligns closely with NAICS codes 311999, 311411, and 424490 for manufacturing and distribution.
Supports feeding operations in military, federal cafeterias, and emergency preparedness.

Related Categories for PSC 8935

Other categories at the same level as 8935

8905 MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH

Meat, Poultry, and Fish

8910 DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS

Dairy Foods and Eggs

8915 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Fruits and Vegetables

8920 BAKERY AND CEREAL PRODUCTS

Bakery and Cereal Products

8925 SUGAR, CONFECTIONERY, AND NUTS

Sugar, Confectionery, and Nuts

8930 JAMS, JELLIES, AND PRESERVES

Jams, Jellies, and Preserves

8940 SPECIAL DIETARY FOODS AND FOOD SPECIALTY PREPARATIONS

Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations

8945 FOOD, OILS AND FATS

Food, Oils and Fats

8950 CONDIMENTS AND RELATED PRODUCTS

Condiments and Related Products

8955 COFFEE, TEA, AND COCOA

Coffee, Tea, and Cocoa

8960 BEVERAGES, NONALCOHOLIC

Beverages, Nonalcoholic

8965 BEVERAGES, ALCOHOLIC

Beverages, Alcoholic

8970 COMPOSITE FOOD PACKAGES

Composite Food Packages

8975 TOBACCO PRODUCTS

Tobacco Products

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