PSC 1340

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system standardizes how the U.S. government classifies what it buys, enabling consistent reporting, analysis, and visibility across federal procurement. PSCs are entered on contract actions to record the predominant product or service purchased in the Federal Procurement Data System and are governed through the PSC Manual maintained by GSA. ²

PSC 1340 covers rockets, rocket ammunition, and rocket components. Per the PSC Manual, it includes complete rounds; explosive components (including warheads); pyrotechnic rockets; solid‑fuel JATO units; rocket motors (solid‑propellant) for rockets; jettisonable rocket launchers; protective warhead covers; and controlled‑environment conditioning kits/sets. It excludes nuclear rockets or warheads, warheads for non‑rocket use, and any rocket with built‑in guidance (guided missiles). PSC 1340 resides in Group 13 (Ammunition and Explosives). ¹

What this PSC covers

• Complete, non‑guided rocket rounds and rocket ammunition. ¹
• Explosive rocket components, including rocket warheads. ¹
• Rocket motors (solid‑propellant units) for rockets. ¹
• Pyrotechnic rockets and solid‑fuel JATO units. ¹
• Jettisonable rocket launchers designed for rockets. ¹
• Protective rocket‑warhead covers and controlled‑environment conditioning kits/sets. ¹
• Other peculiar rocket components not otherwise classified. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Source for descriptors: PSC Manual (April 2025). ¹

Boundary with guided missiles (Group 14)

• Rockets with built‑in guidance are excluded from PSC 1340 and classified as complete guided missiles under PSC 1410. ³
• Launchers for guided missiles fall under PSC 1440, whereas jettisonable rocket launchers are included under PSC 1340. ¹
• Group 14 covers systems incorporating mechanisms capable of altering normal flight paths; non‑guided rockets remain in Group 13 under PSC 1340. ³

Common exclusions and where they go

• Nuclear rockets or nuclear warheads are excluded from PSC 1340. Not specified by official sources. ¹
• Containers specifically designed for ammunition and explosive ordnance are classified under PSC 8140. ⁴
• Specialized rocket maintenance, repair, and checkout shop equipment is classified under PSC 4927. ³

Frequently asked questions

• What items are explicitly included in PSC 1340?
  The PSC Manual lists complete rocket rounds; explosive components (including warheads); pyrotechnic rockets; solid‑fuel JATO units; rocket motors (solid‑propellant) for rockets; jettisonable rocket launchers; protective warhead covers; and controlled‑environment conditioning kits/sets as within scope. ¹

• How do PSC and NAICS relate in solicitations?
  PSC identifies what the government is buying, while NAICS identifies the industry corresponding to the requirement and aligns with SBA size standards. Both codes appear in solicitations and reporting, and DFARS/PGI materials reference the use of PSC and NAICS on acquisition documents. ⁵

• Are guided missiles coded under PSC 1340?
  No. Items with built‑in guidance are treated as guided missiles and mapped to Group 14 (e.g., PSC 1410), not PSC 1340. Components peculiar to guided missiles follow the appropriate Group 14 PSCs. ³

• Are JATO units within scope?
  Yes. Solid‑fuel JATO (Jet‑Assisted Take‑Off) units are explicitly listed among PSC 1340 inclusions alongside pyrotechnic rockets and rocket motors for rockets. Liquid‑fuel JATO or units integral to guided missiles would be outside PSC 1340 scope. ¹

• Do rocket shipping or storage containers fall under PSC 1340?
  No. Containers specifically designed for ammunition and explosive ordnance (including rocket rounds) are classified under PSC 8140, not PSC 1340. This includes specialized boxes, packages, and related containers. ⁴

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 1340 page: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1340
• PSC Manual (April 2025), Section D — Group 13 and entry for PSC 1340. ¹
• PSC Manual (April 2025), Introduction — purpose and FPDS reporting. ²
• PSC Manual (April 2025), Group 14 notes — boundary with guided missiles. ³
• DFARS PGI 253.219‑70 — form instructions referencing use of PSC and NAICS. ⁵

References

1. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (Section D: Group 13; PSC 1340 includes/excludes). https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (Introduction: PSC purpose and FPDS reporting). https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
3. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (Group 14 notes; PSCs 1410, 1440). https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
4. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PSC 8140 — Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes). https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
5. Acquisition.gov — DFARS PGI 253.219‑70 (DD Form 2579 instructions citing PSC and NAICS sources). https://www.acquisition.gov/dfarspgi/pgi-253.219-70-dd-form-2579small-business-coordination-record