PSC 1361

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a governmentwide taxonomy that classifies the products and services the U.S. federal government buys, enabling standardized reporting and analysis in procurement systems such as the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS). The PSC structure and definitions are maintained through the official PSC Manual issued on Acquisition.gov. ¹

PSC 1361 is a product code in Federal Supply Group 13 (Ammunition and Explosives) defined as “Depth Charges and Components, Explosive.” The PSC Manual specifies that this class covers explosive depth-charge components and lists cases, boosters, and detonators among the included items; inert counterparts fall under PSC 1360. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC 1361 overview
• G2X — PSC 1360: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1360
• G2X — PSC 1356: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1356

What this PSC covers

• Explosive components for depth charges. ²
• Depth charge cases. ²
• Depth charge boosters. ²
• Depth charge detonators. ²
• Explosive parts peculiar to depth charges not classifiable in more specific classes. ²
• Excludes inert depth-charge items, which are assigned to PSC 1360: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1360. ²
• Distinct from underwater mine and torpedo explosive components, which are coded under PSCs 1351: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1351 and 1356: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1356, respectively. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	1360: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1360	Depth Charges and Components, Inert 2
PSC	1351: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1351	Underwater Mines and Components, Explosive 2
PSC	1356: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1356	Torpedoes and Components, Explosive 2
PSC	4923: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/4923	Depth Charges and Underwater Mines Maintenance, Repair, and Checkout Specialized Equipment 2

Boundary and reporting notes

• Boundaries with adjacent classes: inert depth-charge components map to PSC 1360: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1360; explosive underwater mine items to PSC 1351: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1351; explosive torpedo items to PSC 1356: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1356. Using the correct class depends on whether the item is explosive and its intended munition family. ²
• PSCs identify “what” was purchased and should be chosen for the predominant item on the action. ¹
• SAM.gov supports filtering opportunities by PSC and NAICS, enabling targeted searches using PSC 1361: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1361. ³

Frequently asked questions

• What does PSC 1361 include?

  • PSC 1361: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1361 covers explosive components for depth charges, including cases, boosters, and detonators. It does not cover inert depth-charge items, which are categorized under PSC 1360: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1360. ²

• How is PSC 1361 different from PSC 1360?

  • PSC 1361: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1361 is for explosive depth-charge components, while PSC 1360: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1360 is for inert depth-charge components (e.g., inert firing mechanisms, pistols without detonators). Selecting the correct class hinges on whether the item contains or is part of an explosive charge. ²

• Are underwater mines or torpedoes included in PSC 1361?

  • No. Explosive underwater mine components are coded under PSC 1351: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1351, and explosive torpedo components under PSC 1356: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1356. PSC 1361: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1361 is specific to depth-charge explosive components. ²

• Does the PSC Manual identify which agencies most frequently buy under PSC 1361?

  • Not specified by official sources. The PSC Manual defines scope and usage rules but does not assign buying agencies or volumes to specific PSCs. ¹

• Can opportunities be searched by PSC 1361 in SAM.gov?

  • Yes. SAM.gov’s help center explains how to search contract opportunities using NAICS or PSC filters. This allows you to narrow opportunities to PSC 1361: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1361 when exploring relevant solicitations. ³

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 1361 overview
• Product and Service Code Manual (landing page). ¹
• PSC Manual, April 2025 Edition (official definitions for PSC 1361 and related classes). ²
• SAM.gov Help — guidance on searching opportunities by NAICS or PSC. ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF): https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
3. SAM.gov Help — Searching contract opportunities by NAICS or PSC: https://sam.gov/help