PSC 1370

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a governmentwide taxonomy that classifies specific products, services, and research and development purchased in federal contracting. PSCs are reported in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) and maintained through the PSC Manual to enable consistent tracking, analysis, and reporting of spending across agencies. ¹

PSC 1370 — Pyrotechnics — is a product code in Group 13 (Ammunition and Explosives). Per the PSC Manual, it covers pyrotechnic items such as flares, signals, fireworks, and pistol rocket signals, and explicitly excludes pyrotechnic cartridges and projectiles, photoflash bombs, and pyrotechnic rockets. Agencies select this code in FPDS when the predominant item being purchased aligns to these defined pyrotechnic products. ¹

What this PSC covers

• Pyrotechnic flares. ¹
• Pyrotechnic signals. ¹
• Fireworks. ¹
• Pistol rocket signals. ¹
• Exclusions boundary: pyrotechnic cartridges and projectiles; photoflash bombs; pyrotechnic rockets (classified elsewhere). ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	1340	Rockets, Rocket Ammunition and Rocket Components (includes pyrotechnic rockets; not 1370)
PSC	1375	Demolition Materials (e.g., blasting caps, charges; distinct from pyrotechnic signals)
PSC	1398	Specialized Ammunition Handling and Servicing Equipment (excludes equipment for rocket and pyrotechnic launchers)

Source for descriptors and boundaries: PSC Manual, Group 13 entries. ¹

Scope boundaries and classification notes

• Group context: 1370 sits within Group 13 (Ammunition and Explosives), which contains classes for rockets, mines, demolition materials, and related components. ¹
• Delineation with 1340: pyrotechnic rockets are coded under 1340, not 1370. ¹
• Adjacent materials: demolition and bulk explosive materials are coded under 1375 and 1376, respectively, not under pyrotechnics. ¹
• Handling/servicing equipment specially designed for rocket or pyrotechnic launchers is outside 1370 (see 1398). ¹

Service PSCs commonly paired with pyrotechnic buys

When service actions relate to ammunition and explosives (e.g., inspection, maintenance, installation), the PSC Manual directs use of service codes rather than product code 1370. ¹

• H213 — Equipment and Materials Testing: Ammunition and Explosives. ¹
• J013 — Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment: Ammunition and Explosives. ¹
• K013 — Modification of Equipment: Ammunition and Explosives. ¹
• N013 — Installation of Equipment: Ammunition and Explosives. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What products belong in PSC 1370?

  • PSC 1370 covers pyrotechnic flares, signals, fireworks, and pistol rocket signals. It does not cover pyrotechnic cartridges and projectiles, photoflash bombs, or pyrotechnic rockets. ¹

• How is 1370 different from 1340?

  • PSC 1340 includes rockets, rocket ammunition, and rocket components (including pyrotechnic rockets). PSC 1370 is reserved for pyrotechnics like flares and signals and excludes pyrotechnic rockets. ¹

• Are installation, repair, or testing services coded under 1370?

  • No. Related services are coded to service PSCs such as N013 (installation), J013 (maintenance/repair), and H213 (testing) for Ammunition and Explosives. ¹

• Are NAICS crosswalks officially specified for PSC 1370?

  • Not specified by official sources. ²

• Do fireworks for public display fall under 1370?

  • The PSC Manual lists “Fireworks” within PSC 1370. It does not provide further subcategorization or limitations beyond the stated inclusions and exclusions. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 1370: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1370
• PSC Manual (April 2025 edition), Group 13 definitions and boundaries for PSC 1370. ¹
• Product and Service Code Manual landing page (index of current/archived manuals and spreadsheets). ²

References

1. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF), Group 13 and PSC 1370 entries: https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual landing page: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual