Product and Service Code (PSC)
Product and Service Codes (PSCs) are four-character codes that describe what the federal government buys, such as a type of IT service or a class of equipment.
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Product and Service Codes (PSCs) are four-character codes that describe what the federal government buys, such as a type of IT service or a class of equipment. Every federal contract action records one. GSA maintains the PSC manual; the current edition is dated April 8, 2025.
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vs. NAICS code
A contract has both: NAICS for the industry and size standard, PSC for what is being bought. What is NAICS?
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What does PSC mean in procurement?
Product and Service Codes (PSCs) are four-character codes that describe what the federal government buys, such as a type of IT service or a class of equipment. Every federal contract action records one. GSA maintains the PSC manual; the current edition is dated April 8, 2025.
What is the difference between PSC and NAICS?
A contract has both: NAICS for the industry and size standard, PSC for what is being bought.