PSC 1386

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system classifies the products and services the U.S. government buys so contract actions can be consistently recorded in FPDS/SAM for spend tracking, analysis, and reporting. The PSC Manual governs code definitions and usage and is maintained by GSA; agencies select the PSC that best represents the predominant item or service acquired. ¹

PSC 1386 — Underwater Use Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Swimmer Weapons Systems Tools and Equipment — covers only specialized tools and equipment designed for and used by qualified EOD personnel, Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT), and/or SEAL personnel. It excludes non‑specialized/common tools, specialized demolition materials, and explosive‑loaded shaped charges; general diving gear belongs elsewhere. Use PSC 1386 only when the items are purpose‑built for underwater EOD or swimmer weapons systems applications. ²

• See also on G2X:
  • PSC 1386
  • PSC 1385 Surface Use Explosive Ordnance Disposal Tools and Equipment
  • PSC 4220 Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment

What this PSC covers

• Specialized underwater tools for explosive ordnance disposal used by qualified EOD personnel. ²
• Equipment developed for Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT) and Sea‑Air‑Land (SEAL) operators. ²
• Swimmer weapons systems tools purpose‑built for underwater missions. ²
• Underwater EOD tool variants; comparable surface‑use tools are classified under PSC 1385. ²
• Items included only when developed exclusively for EOD/UDT/SEAL use; general‑purpose tools are out of scope. ²
• Coverage excludes demolition materials and explosive‑loaded shaped charges, which are not part of PSC 1386. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Descriptors per the PSC Manual (April 2025). ²

Exclusions and classification notes

• Not included: non‑specialized or common tools not developed exclusively for EOD/UDT/SEAL use. ²
• Not included: specialized demolition material and explosive‑loaded shaped charges. ²
• General diving and salvage apparatus (e.g., life rafts, inflatable vests, pressurized diving suits) are classified under PSC 4220, not PSC 1386. ²

Coding and reporting notes

• PSCs are recorded in FPDS as data element 8A; selection must reflect the predominant product or service on the action. ²
• Environmental attributes (data element 8L) may be reported where applicable; the PSC Manual provides definitions and options but does not specify attributes unique to PSC 1386. Not specified by official sources ²

Frequently asked questions

• What does PSC 1386 include?

  • PSC 1386 includes only specialized underwater EOD and swimmer weapons systems tools developed for and used by qualified EOD, UDT, and SEAL personnel; it does not cover general‑purpose tools or demolition materials. ²

• How is PSC 1386 different from PSC 1385?

  • PSC 1385 covers surface‑use EOD tools and equipment, while PSC 1386 is limited to underwater EOD and swimmer weapons systems tools used by qualified personnel. Both require specialization; general tools are excluded. ²

• Is PSC 1386 a product or a service code?

  • PSC 1386 appears in Section D (Product Codes) of the PSC Manual and is treated as a product code for FPDS/SAM reporting. ²

• Are specific item examples or NAICS pairings published for PSC 1386?

  • Detailed item exemplars and NAICS cross‑references are not specified by official sources. ¹

Useful resources

• Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (landing page). ¹
• PSC Manual (April 2025 edition, PDF). ²
• DPCAP Product Service Code Selection Tool (psctool.us). ³

References

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