PSC 1355

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system classifies the goods and services the U.S. government buys so contract actions can be consistently recorded, searched, and analyzed. PSCs are reported in FPDS to indicate “what” was purchased and are governed and updated through the official PSC Manual maintained on Acquisition.gov. ¹

1355 — Torpedos and Components, Inert — is a product code in Group 13 (Ammunition and Explosives). The PSC Manual lists its description as “Torpedo Inert Components,” and it is used when the predominant items being procured are nonexplosive torpedo components. Related explosive torpedo items are coded separately under 1356. ²

What this PSC covers

• Inert (nonexplosive) torpedo components, per the PSC description “Torpedo Inert Components.” ²
• Torpedo hardware identified as inert when the contract’s predominant deliverable is nonexplosive components. ²
• Scope limited to items within Group 13 (Ammunition and Explosives), which excludes nuclear ordnance classes. ²
• Excludes explosive torpedo components, which are classified under 1356. ²
• Excludes underwater mines and mine-disposal devices, which fall under 1350, 1351, 1352, or 1353. ²
• Detailed includes/excludes beyond the title and brief description: Not specified by official sources. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	1356	Torpedos and Components, Explosive
PSC	1350	Underwater Mine and Components, Inert
PSC	1352	Underwater Mine Disposal Inert Devices
PSC	1360	Depth Charges and Components, Inert

FPDS reporting notes

• In FPDS, agencies report a PSC for each contract action; select the code based on the predominant product or service in the action. ²
• When a requirement mixes inert and explosive torpedo items, report the PSC that reflects the predominant deliverable (e.g., 1355 vs. 1356). ²

Frequently asked questions

• What does PSC 1355 cover?
  PSC 1355 is titled “Torpedos and Components, Inert” and defined as “Torpedo Inert Components.” Use it when the predominant items are nonexplosive torpedo components, such as housings, guidance section structures, and other inert hardware that does not contain energetic material. ²

• How is PSC 1355 different from PSC 1356?
  PSC 1355 covers inert torpedo components only. Explosive torpedo components (e.g., warheads, explosive trains, boosters, detonators) are coded under PSC 1356, which is a separate class within Group 13 for items containing energetic materials or explosive content. ²

• Are specific torpedo subcomponents enumerated for PSC 1355?
  The PSC Manual provides only the brief description “Torpedo Inert Components” for 1355 and does not list detailed inclusions or exclusions. Classification is therefore based on the item being a nonexplosive torpedo component. Not specified by official sources. ¹

• How should mixed buys of inert and explosive torpedo components be coded?
  Choose the PSC that reflects the predominant deliverable. If most items are inert components, use 1355; if most are explosive components, use 1356. Apply a single PSC per contract action based on what predominates in value or quantity. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 1355 overview
• Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual landing page. ¹
• PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF) — official code definitions and notes. ²
• PSC April 2025 (Excel) — current PSC list in spreadsheet format. ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual landing page: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF), Section D: Product Codes, Group 13, including PSC 1355 and related classifications: https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
3. PSC April 2025 (Excel): https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-april-2025.xlsx