PSC 1395

Overview

The Product Service Code system categorizes what the U.S. government buys so that contracting, reporting, and analysis are consistent across FPDS and SAM.gov. Codes and definitions are issued in the PSC Manual and selected on each award to describe the predominant product or service purchased. ¹

PSC 1395 covers “Miscellaneous Ammunition.” The PSC Manual defines this class to include ammunition shapes—specifically blanks, disks, slugs, cups, and rotating bands (shell bands). It is part of Group 13 (Ammunition and Explosives) and is distinct from classes for complete rounds, fuzes/primers, and handling equipment. ²

• See also on G2X:
  • G2X — PSC 1395 overview
  • G2X — PSC 1305 Ammunition, through 30mm
  • G2X — PSC 1398 Specialized Ammunition Handling and Servicing Equipment

What this PSC covers

• Ammunition shapes, as a category of items. ²
• Blanks used as ammunition forms. ²
• Disks used as ammunition forms. ²
• Slugs used as ammunition forms. ²
• Cups used as ammunition forms. ²
• Rotating bands (shell bands) used on projectiles. ²
• Additional inclusions beyond the listed shapes: Not specified by official sources. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	1305	Ammunition, through 30mm. 2
PSC	1390	Fuzes and Primers (for ammunition classes 1310, 1315, 1320). 2
PSC	1398	Specialized Ammunition Handling and Servicing Equipment. 2
PSC	1320	Ammunition, over 125mm. 2

Coding guidance from the PSC Manual

• Assign one PSC per action based on the predominant item purchased; choose the code that best reflects “what was bought,” per FPDS data element 8A. ²
• Use Group 13 classes for ammunition and explosive items; select 1395 only when the requirement is for the listed ammunition shapes rather than complete rounds or explosives. ²
• Environmental attribute reporting (FPDS element 8L) follows the manual’s general rules; no ammunition-specific attributes are identified in the PSC Manual. Not specified by official sources. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What does PSC 1395 include?

  • PSC 1395 is defined for ammunition shapes and lists blanks, disks, slugs, cups, and rotating bands (shell bands). It does not describe complete rounds; those are covered in other Group 13 classes. ²

• How does PSC 1395 differ from ammunition classes like 1305, 1310, 1315, and 1320?

  • Classes 1305, 1310, 1315, and 1320 cover complete ammunition by caliber ranges, whereas 1395 covers ammunition “shapes” only. Selecting the correct class hinges on whether the item is a complete round versus a listed shape. ²

• Are fuzes and primers part of PSC 1395?

  • No. Fuzes and primers are assigned to PSC 1390, which the Manual scopes specifically for those components supporting ammunition classes 1310, 1315, and 1320. ²

• Does PSC 1395 include ammunition handling or servicing equipment?

  • No. Handling and servicing equipment designed for rockets or conventional ammunition is coded under PSC 1398, not under 1395. ²

• How should a mixed award with several ammunition-related items be coded?

  • The PSC is chosen for the predominant item on the action. If ammunition shapes dominate, use 1395; if complete rounds dominate, use the appropriate ammunition class such as 1305/1310/1315/1320. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 1395 overview
• Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual — main page (overview, current files). ¹
• PSC Manual, April 2025 edition (current definitions, Group 13 listing). ²

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual portal: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF), Group 13 definitions including 1305, 1390, 1395, 1398: https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf