PSC 1440

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is a federal taxonomy that classifies the products and services the U.S. government buys, supporting consistent reporting, search, and spend analysis. PSCs are recorded on contract actions in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) and maintained through the General Services Administration’s PSC Manual. ¹

PSC 1440 — Launchers, Guided Missile — covers guided‑missile launchers and is part of the broader munitions and aerospace classes. Official scope notes state that it includes airborne and nonairborne guided‑missile launchers, while excluding aircraft launching equipment and rocket launchers. Agencies select PSC 1440 when the launcher is the predominant deliverable on a contract action. ¹

• See also on G2X:
  • G2X — PSC 1440 overview
  • G2X — PSC 1450 (Guided Missile Handling and Servicing Equipment)
  • G2X — PSC 1425 (Guided Missile Systems, Complete)

What this PSC covers

• Airborne guided‑missile launchers. ¹
• Nonairborne guided‑missile launchers. ¹
• Launcher purchases coded by the “predominant product or service” rule when the launcher is the principal deliverable. ¹
• Launcher end items distinct from complete guided‑missile systems or subsystems. ¹
• Launchers that are not classified as aircraft launching equipment (catapults) or space‑vehicle launchers. ¹
• Launchers that are not rocket launchers, which are excluded from this PSC. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	1420	Guided Missile Components (components/accessories specially designed for use on or with guided missiles). 1
PSC	1425	Guided Missile Systems, Complete (complete systems only). 1
PSC	1450	Guided Missile Handling and Servicing Equipment (e.g., specially designed trucks, slings, hoists). 1
PSC	1720	Aircraft Launching Equipment (catapults; explicitly excludes guided‑missile launchers). 1

Coding boundaries and exclusions

• PSC 1440 includes airborne and nonairborne guided‑missile launchers. It explicitly excludes aircraft launching equipment and rocket launchers; aircraft launching equipment is classified under PSC 1720, and space‑vehicle launchers under PSC 1725. ¹
• Handling and servicing items (e.g., missile‑specific transporters, covers, conditioning kits) are coded PSC 1450, not PSC 1440. ¹

FPDS reporting notes for this PSC

• PSCs are captured in FPDS data element 8A (“Product or Service Code”). When multiple items are acquired, agencies select the PSC based on the predominant product or service on the action, which drives the choice of PSC 1440 for launcher‑centric buys. ¹
• Environmental attribute reporting in FPDS (data element 8L) follows FAR definitions; the “energy‑efficient” definition excludes energy‑consuming products or systems designed or procured for combat or combat‑related missions. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What exactly falls under PSC 1440?
  PSC 1440 covers guided‑missile launchers used on airborne and nonairborne platforms. It does not cover aircraft launching equipment (catapults) or rocket launchers, which are classified elsewhere. ¹

• How is PSC 1440 different from PSC 1450?
  PSC 1440 is for launchers themselves. PSC 1450 covers handling and servicing equipment (e.g., specially designed trucks, slings, covers, conditioning kits) for guided missiles, not the launchers. See also on G2X: PSC 1450. ¹

• Are airborne launchers on aircraft included in PSC 1440?
  Yes. The PSC Manual notes PSC 1440 includes airborne guided‑missile launchers. This is distinct from PSC 1720, which covers aircraft launching equipment (catapults) used to launch aircraft, not missiles. ¹

• When should a contracting office choose PSC 1440 in FPDS?
  Use PSC 1440 when the predominant deliverable on the action is a guided‑missile launcher. FPDS records PSCs in data element 8A, and selection should reflect the principal item purchased. ¹

• Do environmental attributes apply when reporting PSC 1440 purchases?
  FPDS environmental attributes are reported in data element 8L. The “energy‑efficient” definition excludes energy‑consuming products or systems designed or procured for combat or combat‑related missions, which can limit applicability for guided‑missile launchers. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 1440 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1440
• Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual — April 2025 (official definitions, includes/excludes, FPDS guidance). ¹
• SAM.gov Help — Finding Contract Opportunities (videos include searching by NAICS or PSC). ²

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual, April 2025 (PDF). https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. SAM.gov — Help: Finding Contract Opportunities. https://sam.gov/help