PSC 1940

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a U.S. government classification system that identifies the specific products, services, and research and development acquired on federal contract actions. PSCs enable consistent coding and analysis of what agencies buy and are managed through the PSC Manual used for FPDS reporting. ¹

PSC 1940 — Small Craft — covers complete powered and unpowered small vessels. Per the PSC Manual, it includes lifesaving boats, airplane crash boats, reconnaissance boats, yachts, and pneumatic boats; it excludes fishing craft, life rafts (including pneumatic), and bridge floats and pontoons. Group 19 is limited to complete vessels; component parts and accessories are coded under Group 20 Ship and Marine Equipment. ¹

• See also on G2X:
  • G2X — PSC 1940 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1940
  • G2X — PSC 1935 Barges and Lighters, Special Purpose: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1935
  • G2X — PSC 1945 Pontoons and Floating Docks: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1945

What this PSC covers

• Powered and unpowered small craft acquired as complete vessels. ¹
• Lifesaving boats intended for rescue and emergency operations. ¹
• Airplane crash boats for aviation rescue and response. ¹
• Reconnaissance boats designed for patrol or survey. ¹
• Yachts procured as end items. ¹
• Pneumatic boats (e.g., inflatable small craft). ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	1935	Barges and Lighters, Special Purpose
PSC	1945	Pontoons and Floating Docks
PSC	1950	Floating Drydocks
PSC	1990	Miscellaneous Vessels

Scope boundaries and coding tips

• Group 19 applies only to complete ships, small craft, floating docks, floating dry docks, and dredges; parts, assemblies, or accessories belong in Group 20 (e.g., 2040 Marine Hardware and Hull Items). ¹
• Exclusions from 1940 include fishing craft (see 1920), life rafts (including pneumatic), and bridge floats/pontoons. ¹

Lease or rental coding

• Leases or rentals of small craft are not coded under product PSC 1940. Use service PSC W019 — Lease or Rental of Equipment: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks. ¹

DoD coordinated acquisition context

• The DoD’s coordinated acquisition list includes Group 19 classes; 1940 Small Craft appears on the assignment roster. Entries marked “P” denote partial assignments; consult the table for current status. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What purchases belong under PSC 1940? Use 1940 for complete small vessels. Included examples are lifesaving boats, airplane crash boats, reconnaissance boats, yachts, and pneumatic boats. Fishing craft and life rafts are excluded and should be coded elsewhere per the manual’s notes. ¹

• How should leases or charters of small boats be coded? Do not use product PSC 1940 for leases. Assign service PSC W019 — Lease or Rental of Equipment: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks — for lease or rental transactions. ¹

• When should Group 20 marine equipment PSCs be used instead of 1940? If the acquisition is for end items, parts, attachments, or accessories used on vessels, code under Group 20 Ship and Marine Equipment (e.g., 2040). Group 19, including 1940, is reserved for complete vessels only. ¹

• How do PSC and NAICS work together in FPDS? FPDS collects both the PSC and a Principal NAICS code. Select the PSC for the predominant item or service and the NAICS that best represents the industry of the predominant requirement, per DoD FPDS entry guidance. ³

• Is PSC 1940 subject to any special DoD sourcing responsibilities? The DFARS PGI coordinated acquisition table lists Group 19 entries, including 1940, indicating coordinated acquisition assignments within DoD. The presence or absence of a “P” denotes partial versus full assignment. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 1940 Small Craft: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/1940
• PSC Manual (April 2025 edition), official definitions and group notes. ¹
• DFARS PGI 208.7006, Coordinated acquisition assignments (Group 19 listing). ²
• DFARS PGI 204.6, FPDS contract reporting guidance (PSC and Principal NAICS data entry). ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF), official PSC definitions and notes: https://login.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. Acquisition.gov — PGI 208.7006 Coordinated acquisition assignments: https://www.acquisition.gov/dfarspgi/pgi-208.7006-coordinated-acquisition-assignments
3. Acquisition.gov — PGI 204.6 Contract Reporting (FPDS guidance on PSC and Principal NAICS): https://www.acquisition.gov/dfarspgi/pgi-204.6-contract-reporting