PSC 1725

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a governmentwide taxonomy that classifies the products, services, and research and development the U.S. government buys. PSCs are used across acquisition systems to tag contract actions for reporting and analysis (for example, in FPDS and for searching opportunities in SAM.gov) and are maintained in the official PSC Manual. ¹

Per the PSC Manual, 1725 covers “Space Vehicle Launchers.” It includes launchers specifically designed for space vehicles and excludes launchers used with both guided missiles and space vehicles. Adjacent codes clarify boundaries: aircraft launching equipment is coded 1720 (e.g., catapults), guided missile launchers are 1440, and space vehicle handling equipment is 1735. ²

What this PSC covers

• Launchers specifically designed for space vehicles (product end items). ²
• Launcher procurements where the design is unique to space vehicles rather than dual-use with guided missiles. ²
• Reporting as a product code (numeric PSC), not a service code. ²
• Interfaces among closely related aerospace support classes are governed by specific “Includes/Excludes” notes in the PSC Manual. ²
• Detailed subcomponents or assemblies covered under this class are not specified by official sources. ¹
• Items used to handle or service space vehicles are generally classified under 1735, not 1725. ²
• Launchers used with both guided missiles and space vehicles are excluded from 1725. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	1720	Aircraft Launching Equipment (includes catapults; excludes guided missile and space vehicle launchers)
PSC	1440	Launchers, Guided Missile
PSC	1735	Space Vehicle Handling and Servicing Equipment
PSC	1675	Space Vehicle Components

Coding boundaries and common misclassifications

• Use 1720 for aircraft catapults and other aircraft launching gear; it expressly excludes guided missile and space vehicle launchers, which are coded elsewhere. ²
• Use 1440 for guided missile launchers; do not code these under 1725. ²
• Use 1735 for equipment that handles or services space vehicles (e.g., specialized trucks, hoists, covers); this is outside 1725. ²
• For space vehicle components installed in or on space vehicles, consider 1675; 1725 is reserved for launchers. ²

FPDS/SAM reporting context

The PSC Manual directs agencies to select the PSC based on the predominant item purchased for each action reported in FPDS. As a numeric product PSC, 1725 applies when the principal deliverable is a space vehicle launcher, while service actions should be coded under the appropriate service PSC. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What exactly does PSC 1725 include?
  1725 includes launchers specifically designed for space vehicles. It excludes dual‑use launchers (guided missile and space vehicle) and does not cover aircraft catapults or space vehicle handling gear, which are coded under 1720 and 1735, respectively. ²

• How is PSC 1725 different from PSC 1440 and PSC 1720?
  1440 is for guided missile launchers; 1720 is for aircraft launching equipment (e.g., catapults). 1725 is limited to launchers uniquely designed for space vehicles per the Manual’s “Includes/Excludes” notes. ²

• Are launcher subcomponents or accessories included in 1725?
  The Manual defines the class but does not enumerate specific subcomponents. When items are clearly handling/servicing gear or space vehicle components, other PSCs (e.g., 1735, 1675) may apply. Not specified by official sources. ¹

• Do commercial launch services fall under PSC 1725?
  No. 1725 is a product code. Launch services are service acquisitions and should be coded to the appropriate service PSC based on scope. The Manual advises selecting the PSC that matches the predominant service; specific mappings for launch services are not specified. ²

• Where can PSCs be used in federal systems?
  PSCs are used for FPDS reporting and are available as search filters in SAM.gov opportunity searches (e.g., “search by NAICS or PSC”). The PSC Manual is the authoritative reference for definitions. ³

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 1725 overview
• Product and Service Code Manual (landing page), Acquisition.gov. ¹
• PSC Manual (April 2025 edition, PDF), Acquisition.gov. ²
• SAM.gov Help — includes “Video: Search opportunities by NAICS or PSC.” ³
• DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (psctool.us). ⁴

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual landing page: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual, April 2025 (PDF): https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
3. SAM.gov Help (includes guidance and videos on searching by NAICS or PSC): https://sam.gov/help
4. DPCAP Product Service Code Selection Tool: https://psctool.us/