PSC 2030

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) taxonomy is used by the U.S. federal government to classify what is being bought, enabling consistent reporting and analysis in systems such as FPDS and SAM. The structure and definitions are governed by the PSC Manual on Acquisition.gov. ¹
PSC 2030 — DECK MACHINERY — is a product code within Federal Supply Group 20 (Ship and Marine Equipment). The PSC Manual explicitly lists “Steering Gears and Controls; Boat Davits” as included items under this class. Agencies apply PSC 2030 when the predominant deliverables are these shipboard deck‑machinery products. ¹

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC 2030 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/2030
• G2X — PSC 2040 (Marine Hardware and Hull Items): https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/2040
• G2X — PSC 2010 (Ship and Boat Propulsion Components): https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/2010

What this PSC covers

• Steering gears used on ships and other marine platforms. ¹
• Steering controls (e.g., helm/control stations, linkages, actuation) for shipboard steering systems. ¹
• Boat davits and davit assemblies for launching and recovering boats. ¹
• Deck‑machinery products aligned to these categories within Group 20 — Ship and Marine Equipment. ¹
• Additional subtypes beyond the items above: Not specified by official sources ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	2010	Ship and Boat Propulsion Components
PSC	2020	Rigging and Rigging Gear
PSC	2040	Marine Hardware and Hull Items

Source: PSC Manual. ¹

Placement within the PSC taxonomy

PSC 2030 resides in Section D (Product Codes), Federal Supply Group 20 (Ship and Marine Equipment), alongside adjacent ship equipment classes such as 2010, 2020, and 2040. This placement clarifies that it covers tangible deck‑machinery end items rather than services. ¹

Inclusions and exclusions per PSC Manual

• Includes (explicit): Steering gears and controls; boat davits. ¹
• Exclusions (explicit): Not specified by official sources ²

Reporting and selection notes

When multiple items are purchased together, the PSC should reflect the predominant product on the action. For deck‑machinery buys primarily consisting of steering gear/controls or boat davits, assign PSC 2030. PSC is captured in FPDS as data element 8A. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What does PSC 2030 include?
  It is defined as DECK MACHINERY and explicitly includes “Steering Gears and Controls; Boat Davits.” Use it when these items are the predominant deliverables on the contract action, rather than services or unrelated ship components. ¹

• How is PSC 2030 different from PSC 2040 and PSC 2020?
  PSC 2030 covers deck machinery like steering gear/controls and boat davits; PSC 2040 covers marine hardware and hull items; PSC 2020 covers rigging and rigging gear. Each is a distinct product class in Group 20. ¹

• Does PSC 2030 cover installation, repair, or maintenance services?
  No. PSC 2030 is a product code in Section D (Product Codes). Service acquisitions should use the relevant service PSCs in Section C, selected based on the scope of the work rather than the end item. ¹

• Are spare parts and accessories for deck machinery coded under PSC 2030?
  Not specified by official sources ²

• Where is PSC 2030 recorded in federal reporting?
  PSC is captured in FPDS as data element 8A. Select the code based on the predominant product on the action; for deck machinery primarily consisting of steering gear/controls or boat davits, use PSC 2030. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 2030: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/2030
• Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual — April 2025 Edition (PDF). ¹
• PSC Manual document library and current versions. ²
• USAspending API endpoints (reference for PSC/NAICS lookups and spending queries). ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual, April 2025 Edition (PDF): https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (current landing): https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
3. USAspending.gov — API Endpoints (PSC/NAICS reference utilities): https://api.usaspending.gov/docs/endpoints