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PSC

A code the U.S. government uses to describe what is being bought — the specific product or service — in a contract action. PSCs complement NAICS codes and support spending analysis and market research.

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A code the U.S. government uses to describe what is being bought — the specific product or service — in a contract action. PSCs complement NAICS codes and support spending analysis and market research.

Why it matters

Product and Service Codes describe exactly what the government is buying in a contract action; for a vendor, tracking the right PSCs is how relevant opportunities and market data are found.

Standards & authorities

  • Federal Product and Service Codes (GSA PSC Manual)

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What is PSC?

A code the U.S. government uses to describe what is being bought — the specific product or service — in a contract action. PSCs complement NAICS codes and support spending analysis and market research.

Why does PSC matter for defense and counter-UAS operators?

Product and Service Codes describe exactly what the government is buying in a contract action; for a vendor, tracking the right PSCs is how relevant opportunities and market data are found.

What standard or authority governs PSC?

PSC is defined or governed by Federal Product and Service Codes (GSA PSC Manual).

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