PSC 1210

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a standardized taxonomy the U.S. government uses to categorize what is bought in federal awards, supporting contract reporting, spend analysis, and transparency across procurement systems. PSC entries are maintained in the PSC Manual and are recorded on each contract action reported in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS). ¹

PSC 1210 — FIRE CONTROL DIRECTORS identifies procurements for “fire control directors” within Group 12 (Fire Control Equipment). The PSC Manual lists 1210 by title under Group 12 and provides Group 12 classification notes that govern boundaries with adjacent classes (for example, complete systems, aircraft-specific components, and fire-control radar). Agencies apply these notes to decide when 1210 is appropriate versus other Group 12 classes. ¹

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC 1210 overview
• G2X — PSC 1230 overview
• G2X — PSC 1285 overview

What this PSC covers

• Fire control director end items categorized under Group 12, as listed in the PSC Manual. ¹
• Director equipment covered when the purchase is not a complete fire control system (complete systems are classified under 1230). ¹
• Director items that are not designed specifically for aircraft gunnery or bombing (aircraft-specific components fall under 1270 and 1280). ¹
• Purchases distinguished from fire-control radar equipment, which the Manual classifies under 1285 (except airborne). ¹
• Items other than guided missile remote control systems, which are classified under 1430 (except shipboard type per Manual note). ¹
• Items other than night-vision or communication equipment with multi-application use, which are classified in Group 58 (e.g., 5855 or 5840). ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	1220	Fire Control Computing Sights and Devices 1
PSC	1230	Fire Control Systems, Complete 1
PSC	1260	Fire Control Designating and Indicating Equipment 1
PSC	1285	Fire Control Radar Equipment, except Airborne 1

Classification boundaries within Group 12

• Components designed specifically for aircraft gunnery or bombing are classified under 1270 and 1280, not under 1210. ¹
• Items designed for guided missile remote control systems (except shipboard type) are classified under 1430. ¹
• Items designed for both fire control and communications, or for night vision, are classified in appropriate Group 58 classes (e.g., 5840, 5855). ¹
• Fire-control radar equipment is classified under 1285 (except airborne). ¹

FPDS reporting note

The PSC is recorded in FPDS data element 8A (“Product or Service Code”). When a contract action includes multiple products or services, agencies select the PSC that represents the predominant item purchased. These rules govern how 1210 is applied in award reporting. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What does PSC 1210 represent?
  • It denotes “Fire Control Directors” within Group 12. The PSC Manual lists 1210 by title and relies on Group 12 notes to differentiate from complete systems (1230), aircraft-specific components (1270, 1280), and fire-control radar (1285). Use 1210 for director end items. ¹
• How is 1210 different from 1230?
  • 1230 covers complete fire control systems, whereas 1210 covers fire control director end items and related director equipment. If the acquisition is the entire integrated fire control system, use 1230; if it is the director component only, use 1210. ¹
• Are airborne or radar fire-control items included in 1210?
  • No. Aircraft gunnery and bombing components are classified under 1270 and 1280. Non-airborne fire-control radar equipment is classified under 1285. Use 1210 for directors only, not airborne components or radar. ¹
• Does the PSC Manual provide specific “includes/excludes” examples for 1210?
  • The Manual lists the class title and relies on Group 12 notes; it does not provide class-specific “includes/excludes” examples for 1210. Not specified by official sources. ²
• Is there an official PSC-to-NAICS crosswalk for 1210?
  • There is no official PSC-to-NAICS mapping published specifically for 1210 in the PSC Manual. Agencies may develop internal crosswalks, but an authoritative mapping is not provided. Not specified by official sources. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 1210 data page
• Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual — April 2025 (current) ¹
• PSC Manual document library (current and archives) ²
• PSC April 2025 spreadsheet (official PSC data sheet) ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF), effective April 2025: https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (document library): https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
3. Acquisition.gov — PSC April 2025.xlsx (official PSC data sheet): https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-april-2025.xlsx