Codes & Classifications

Product Service Code (PSC)

A 4-character code used by the federal government to describe products and services in procurement.

In context

How Product Service Code works in supplier diversity

PSC codes categorize what the government is buying in federal contracts. Products have codes starting with numbers (0000-9999), while services have codes starting with letters (A-Z). Understanding PSC codes helps businesses identify relevant contract opportunities in SAM.gov.

Example

Real-world example

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