PSC 1670

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is a federal taxonomy used to classify what the government buys so spending can be tracked, analyzed, and reported across systems such as FPDS and SAM. The PSC Manual, maintained on Acquisition.gov, governs definitions and updates and is the authoritative source for code scope and usage. ¹

PSC 1670 covers parachutes; aerial pickup, delivery, and recovery systems; and cargo tie-down equipment. The PSC Manual notes it includes specially designed items, sets, and systems for air-to-air, air-to-surface, and surface-to-air delivery, pickup, and recovery operations; it excludes fitting assemblies built into aircraft structures. This code is used when the predominant product is the system or item itself, not embedded aircraft-structure fittings. ²

What this PSC covers

• Parachute systems designed for personnel, cargo, and equipment delivery and recovery. ²
• Aerial delivery systems for air-to-air, air-to-surface, and surface-to-air operations (e.g., extraction or retrieval kits when bought as systems). ²
• Subsystems and sets integral to parachute and aerial delivery operations (e.g., deployment and recovery assemblies when procured as part of the system). ²
• Aerial pickup and recovery equipment intended for use with aircraft operations. ²
• Cargo restraint and tie-down equipment associated with aerial delivery and transport missions. ²
• Boundary: excludes fitting assemblies built into aircraft structures; such items are classified under the applicable aircraft structural PSCs, not 1670. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type | Code | Descriptor

• | - | - PSC | 1660 | Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, and Pressurizing Equipment PSC | 1680 | Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components PSC | 1710 | Aircraft Landing Equipment PSC | 1735 | Space Vehicle Handling and Servicing Equipment

Source for descriptors: PSC Manual. ²

Exclusions and boundary guidance

• Items specifically indexed to other classes (e.g., transmitting radio buoys or direction-finding subsystem components) are not coded under 1670 even if used with aerial recovery operations. ²
• Fitting assemblies that are built into aircraft structure are excluded from 1670 and should be classified under the appropriate aircraft structural/accessory PSCs. ²
• Space vehicle aerial recovery systems belong in 1670; however, broader space-vehicle handling/servicing equipment is in 1735. ²

Domestic sourcing considerations (DoD and DHS)

• DoD: The DFARS Berry Amendment clause at 252.225-7012 applies to certain textile items and explicitly cites “Parachutes (Federal Supply Class 1670)” as an example within its exception discussion; the clause is prescribed at DFARS 225.7002-3. Always follow the solicitation’s clause set. ³
• DHS: HSAR 3025.7002-1 restricts DHS acquisition of several textile categories—including parachutes—unless grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States, subject to listed exceptions. ⁴

Frequently asked questions

• What exactly falls under PSC 1670?
  The PSC Manual defines 1670 to include parachutes and aerial pickup, delivery, and recovery systems, plus cargo tie-down equipment, when these are the predominant items purchased. It covers systems and sets designed for air-to-air, air-to-surface, and surface-to-air operations. ²

• Are aircraft structural fittings ever coded under 1670?
  No. Fitting assemblies built into the aircraft structure are excluded from 1670 and should be classified under the appropriate aircraft structural or accessory PSCs per the manual’s exclusions. When in doubt, consult the specific class notes in Groups 15–17. ²

• How are space-vehicle recovery systems treated?
  Space-vehicle aerial recovery systems are classified in 1670. Broader handling and servicing equipment for space vehicles, such as ground support fixtures and test stands, falls under 1735. Review item descriptions to determine the predominant purpose. ²

• Does PSC 1670 trigger Berry Amendment requirements?
  For DoD, DFARS 252.225-7012 (Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities) governs specified textile categories and references parachutes under FSC 1670 in its examples. Applicability depends on the solicitation’s clauses, thresholds, and listed exceptions. ³

• Is there an official mapping from PSC 1670 to NAICS codes?
  Not specified by official sources. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 1670 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1670
• Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual landing page (current and archives). ¹
• PSC Manual, April 2025 edition (authoritative definitions). ²
• DFARS 252.225-7012 — Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (Berry Amendment clause). ³
• HSAR 3025.7002-1 — Restrictions (DHS textile and related items, including parachutes). ⁴

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual — Acquisition.gov: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. PSC Manual, April 2025 (Section D — Group 16; Class 1670): https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf
3. DFARS 252.225-7012 — Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities: https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.225-7012-preference-certain-domestic-commodities
4. HSAR 3025.7002-1 — Restrictions: https://www.acquisition.gov/hsar/3025.7002-1-restrictions.