PSC 2210

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is a standardized taxonomy the U.S. federal government uses in FPDS and related acquisition systems to classify what agencies buy, improving spend tracking, analysis, and reporting. The PSC Manual governs code definitions and use across governmentwide reporting. ¹
PSC 2210 — LOCOMOTIVES — identifies contract actions where locomotives are the purchased end item. Agencies apply this product code to distinguish locomotive procurements from related rolling stock, parts, or track materials, enabling accurate categorization within Federal Supply Group 22 (Railway Equipment). ²

What this PSC covers

• Locomotive equipment as end items for rail operations. ²
• Contract actions coded in FPDS under PSC element 8A when locomotives are the predominant product purchased. ¹
• Applies regardless of manufacturer or model; coding is based on “what was bought,” not brand. ¹
• Excludes rail cars, which are reported under PSC 2220. ²
• Excludes locomotive and rail car accessories/components, reported under PSC 2240. ²
• Specific inclusions (e.g., diesel-electric vs. electric) beyond the title are not specified by official sources. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	2210	Locomotives
PSC	2220	Rail Cars
PSC	2240	Locomotive and Rail Car Accessories and Components

Official titles per DFARS PGI coordinated acquisition listings. ²

Scope distinctions within FSG 22 (Railway Equipment)

• Use PSC 2210 when the principal deliverable is a locomotive (self-propelled motive power). ²
• Use PSC 2220 when procuring rail cars (rolling stock that is not the locomotive). ²
• Use PSC 2240 for locomotive and rail car accessories and components when these, not a locomotive, are the principal deliverable. ²

FPDS coding reminders for PSC 2210

• Select the PSC based on the predominant product in the action; mixed buys should use the code matching the main deliverable’s value. ¹
• Environmental attributes (FPDS element 8L) are reported when applicable; selection depends on contract requirements and does not change the assigned PSC. ¹
• Detailed subtypes or technical specifications for PSC 2210 are not specified by official sources. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What does PSC 2210 represent?

  • PSC 2210 represents locomotive end items. It is a product code applied in FPDS to identify procurements where locomotives are the principal deliverable, per the governmentwide PSC Manual and FPDS data element usage guidance. Use it when a locomotive is the predominant item on the action. ¹

• How does PSC 2210 differ from PSC 2240 and PSC 2220?

  • PSC 2210 is for locomotives; PSC 2240 covers locomotive and rail car accessories/components; PSC 2220 covers rail cars. Choose the code that matches the item being bought as the main deliverable. ²

• Are locomotive subtypes (diesel-electric, electric, hybrid) specified under PSC 2210?

  • Not specified by official sources. The PSC Manual provides the title “Locomotives” for 2210 without enumerating technical subcategories; agencies classify by the principal end item rather than technical subtype. ¹

• How should a mixed buy of a locomotive plus spare parts be coded?

  • Code the action under PSC 2210 if the locomotive is the predominant product by value. The PSC reflects the principal deliverable at the action level; parts incidental to the main deliverable do not change the PSC. If parts exceed the locomotive by value, code accordingly. ¹

• Is there an official NAICS-to-PSC crosswalk for PSC 2210?

  • Not specified by official sources. Acquisition.gov’s PSC resources define PSC usage and titles; an official, government-published NAICS crosswalk for 2210 is not provided there. In practice, agencies select NAICS independently based on the principal purpose of the requirement. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 2210 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/2210
• PSC Manual (April 2025 edition) — current PSC governance and FPDS coding guidance. ¹
• DFARS PGI 208.7006 — Coordinated acquisition assignments (includes PSC titles for FSG 22). ²

References

1. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF), effective April 2025. https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. Acquisition.gov — DFARS PGI 208.7006 Coordinated acquisition assignments. https://www.acquisition.gov/dfarspgi/pgi-208.70-coordinated-acquisition