PSC 1305

Overview

The Product Service Code system is the U.S. government’s standard taxonomy for classifying what is being purchased, enabling consistent reporting in the Federal Procurement Data System and related acquisition systems. The PSC Manual is the authoritative reference that maintains these codes and their definitions for federal procurement use. ¹
PSC 1305 is defined as “Ammunition, through 30mm.” In the PSC Manual’s Group 13 (Ammunition and Explosives), 1305 explicitly “Includes: Components,” and is used when ammunition of 30mm caliber and below is the predominant deliverable. Adjacent classes in Group 13 (e.g., 1310) cover larger calibers; rockets, grenades, and other munitions types are classified separately. ¹

• See also on G2X:
  • G2X — PSC 1305 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1305
  • G2X — PSC 1310 (Ammunition, over 30mm up to 75mm): https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1310
  • G2X — PSC 1005 (Guns, through 30mm): https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1005

What this PSC covers

• Ammunition of calibers up to and including 30mm as the principal supply, with “Includes: Components.” ¹
• Items classified within Federal Supply Group 13 (Ammunition and Explosives). ¹
• Delineation from larger-caliber ammunition, which is captured under 1310 and higher classes in Group 13. ¹
• PSC selection based on the predominant item on the action (PSC Manual guidance for coding by the primary deliverable). ¹
• DoD coordinated acquisition context: lead assignment to the Army for 1305, except Naval ordnance types and MK 11/MK 12 20mm gun ammunition. ²
• Illustrative examples by specific caliber or round type: Not specified by official sources. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	1305	Ammunition, through 30mm 1
PSC	1310	Ammunition, over 30mm up to 75mm 1
PSC	1330	Grenades 1
PSC	1390	Fuzes and Primers 1

DoD coordinated acquisition context for PSC 1305

• Under DFARS PGI coordinated acquisition assignments, 1305 has a partial assignment to the Army; exceptions include Naval ordnance types and ammunition for the MK 11/MK 12 20mm gun. ²
• These coordinated acquisition assignments address lead-buying responsibilities; PSC selection remains governed by the PSC Manual’s product definitions. ¹

Classification notes within FSG 13

• Group 13 expressly excludes items specially designed for nuclear ordnance applications. ¹
• Related munitions categories are classified separately, e.g., rockets and rocket components (1340) and grenades (1330). ¹
• Larger-caliber ammunition is segmented into 1310, 1315, and 1320. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What does PSC 1305 cover?
  The PSC Manual defines 1305 as “Ammunition, through 30mm” and notes “Includes: Components.” Agencies apply it when the principal deliverable is ammunition at 30mm caliber or below, consistent with predominant-item coding guidance. ¹

• How does 1305 differ from 1310 or 1005?
  1305 covers ammunition through 30mm. 1310 starts above 30mm up to 75mm. 1005 is for the guns themselves through 30mm, not the ammunition, so weapon procurements and ammunition procurements use different PSCs. ¹

• Are fuzes and primers included under 1305?
  The Manual places fuzes and primers in class 1390 for ammunition in 1310, 1315, and 1320. Treatment specific to through‑30mm ammunition is not specified by official sources. ¹

• Who leads DoD coordinated acquisition for 1305 items?
  DFARS PGI assigns 1305 to the Army on a partial basis, except Naval ordnance types and MK 11/MK 12 20mm gun ammunition. These assignments designate lead-buying responsibility and do not alter PSC selection criteria. ²

• Which clauses may appear in solicitations involving 1305?
  Solicitations and contracts involving ammunition and explosives may include DFARS 252.223‑7003 (Change in Place of Performance—Ammunition and Explosives), which requires approval for changes to performance locations. Applicability depends on the acquisition’s scope and risk profile. Always review the solicitation’s clause set. ³

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 1305 page: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1305
• PSC Manual (April 2024 edition), definitions for Group 13 and class 1305. ¹
• DFARS PGI 208.70 coordinated acquisition assignments (covers 1305 Army partial assignment and exceptions). ²
• DFARS 252.223‑7003 clause for ammunition and explosives. ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Codes Manual (April 2024), Section D: Product Codes, Group 13 (includes definition for PSC 1305). https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202024.pdf
2. Acquisition.gov — DFARS PGI 208.70, Coordinated Acquisition (lists 1305 Army partial assignment and exceptions). https://www.acquisition.gov/dfarspgi/pgi-208.70-coordinated-acquisition
3. Acquisition.gov — DFARS 252.223‑7003, Change in Place of Performance—Ammunition and Explosives. https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.223-7003-change-place-performance%E2%80%94ammunition-and-explosives