PSC 1360

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system classifies the products and services the U.S. government buys, supporting standardized reporting and analysis in FPDS and SAM. Codes and descriptors are governed by the PSC Manual maintained on Acquisition.gov, which instructs how to select and report the appropriate code for each contract action. ¹
PSC 1360 covers non-explosive, inert depth charges and associated components. Per the PSC Manual, it includes inert firing mechanisms, pistols without detonators, and extenders, and is used when the predominant items purchased are inert depth-charge articles. Explosive-filled depth charges are excluded and coded under PSC 1361. ¹

What this PSC covers

• Training or practice depth charges with no explosive filler, procured as inert items. ¹
• Depth charge pistols without detonators and related inert firing mechanisms. ¹
• Booster extenders and other non-explosive extender components for depth charges. ¹
• Inert housings, arbors, covers, and similar non-energetic depth-charge parts. ¹
• Handling, mounting, or test components intended for inert depth-charge configurations. ¹
• Assemblies and kits where the predominant content is inert depth-charge components. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	1361	Depth Charges and Components, Explosive
PSC	1352	Underwater Mine Disposal Inert Devices
PSC	1353	Underwater Mine Disposal Explosive Devices

Descriptors per the PSC Manual. ¹

Scope boundaries and coding tips

• Distinguish inert vs. explosive: inert depth-charge items use PSC 1360; any explosive-filled depth charge or explosive component shifts to PSC 1361. ¹
• Code to the predominant product: when an action includes mixed items, select the PSC that reflects the majority of obligated value for the buy. ¹
• Use PSC data element 8A in FPDS: the Product or Service Code is reported in FPDS data element 8A to represent “what was bought.” ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What does “inert” mean in PSC 1360?
  “Inert” in PSC 1360 signifies depth charges and components without explosive filler or detonators. The PSC Manual lists examples such as inert firing mechanisms, pistols without detonators, and extenders, indicating the items are non-energetic and used for training, handling, or non-live configurations. ¹

• How is the PSC recorded in FPDS/SAM reporting?
  Agencies record the PSC in FPDS data element 8A for each contract action to indicate the product or service acquired. Contracting offices select the appropriate PSC by following the PSC Manual’s definitions and examples during procurement planning and award reporting. ¹

• What is the difference between PSC 1360 and PSC 1361?
  PSC 1360 covers inert depth charges and components. PSC 1361 covers explosive depth charges and components, such as cases with boosters or detonators. The explosive content drives the distinction between these adjacent PSCs. ¹

• Are there official NAICS pairings for PSC 1360?
  Not specified by official sources. There is no authoritative PSC-to-NAICS mapping; contracting officers select NAICS based on the principal nature of the work as documented in the requirement and applicable NAICS guidance and market research. ²

• Does PSC 1360 define transportation or hazardous material requirements?
  Not specified by official sources. The PSC system provides classification for reporting; hazardous materials handling, storage, and transportation requirements are governed by other regulations outside the PSC Manual and must be addressed separately in acquisition planning. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 1360 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1360
• PSC Manual, April 2025 Edition (PDF). ¹
• PSC Manual portal (current and archives; DOCX/PDF/XLSX downloads). ²
• PSC April 2025 (XLSX listing of codes and descriptors). ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF): https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual page: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
3. Acquisition.gov — PSC April 2025.xlsx: https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20April%202025.xlsx