Reference · Contracting basics & process
PSC code
Product and Service Code
A Product and Service Code (PSC) classifies what the government bought in a contract action — the product, service, or R&D. Reported into FPDS, PSCs describe the 'what' of federal spending and are used to search and analyze procurement data.
What it is
Each contract action carries a PSC identifying what was purchased. The PSC Manual, maintained on Acquisition.gov, is the authoritative list of codes.
Why it exists
PSCs (alongside NAICS codes) make federal spending searchable and comparable, so buyers and analysts can see what agencies buy and from whom.
Who it applies to
Contractors researching demand — filtering awards and forecasts by PSC is a core way to find where a specific scope is bought.
Frequently asked
What is a PSC code?
A Product and Service Code (PSC) classifies what the government bought in a contract action — a product, service, or R&D. It is reported into the Federal Procurement Data System and, alongside NAICS codes, is used to search and analyze federal spending.
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