What is a PSC Code (Product Service Code)?
Also known as: Product Service Code, PSC
A Product Service Code (PSC) is a four-character code that describes what the government is actually buying — the specific product, service, or research. While NAICS classifies the industry, the PSC pinpoints the deliverable, making it a precise filter for finding relevant opportunities and spend.
PSC vs. NAICS
- NAICS — the industry of the work; drives the small-business size standard.
- PSC — the actual product or service being purchased.
- Used together, they let you target opportunities and analyze agency spending precisely.
Using PSC for market research
Because PSCs map directly to what agencies buy, they are powerful for spend analysis in FPDS and USAspending.gov — you can see which agencies purchase your exact service and how much they spend each year.
Frequently asked questions
Does a solicitation have both a NAICS and a PSC?
Yes. Most solicitations carry one NAICS code (for size and set-aside purposes) and one PSC (for what is being bought). Searching by both narrows results to the best-fit opportunities.
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