PSC 2220

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a governmentwide taxonomy that classifies what the U.S. government buys, supporting consistent entry and analysis of contract actions in FPDS and SAM through the GSA-maintained PSC Manual. Agencies select a single PSC for each action to reflect the predominant item or service purchased, enabling spend tracking, category management, and reporting. ¹

PSC 2220 — RAIL CARS — covers complete railroad cars. The PSC Manual specifies that 2220 includes both trailed cars and self-propelled cars, but excludes aerial tramway cars and any end items, assemblies, parts, attachments, or accessories for use in or on rail cars, which are classified elsewhere (e.g., PSC 2240 for locomotive and rail car accessories and components). ¹

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC 2210 Locomotives: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/2210
• G2X — PSC 2240 Locomotive and Rail Car Accessories and Components: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/2240

What this PSC covers

• Complete rail cars as end items of supply (not services). ¹
• Trailed rail cars acquired as finished rolling stock. ¹
• Self-propelled rail cars acquired as finished rolling stock. ¹
• Rail cars intended for freight or passenger service when purchased as complete cars (specific subtypes not enumerated in the PSC Manual). ¹
• Excludes aerial tramway cars; these are not classified under PSC 2220. ¹
• Excludes parts, attachments, and accessories for rail cars; those are generally classified under PSC 2240. ¹
• Selection of PSC 2220 should be based on the predominant product when multiple items are involved on the award. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	2210	Locomotives
PSC	2230	Right-of-Way Construction and Maintenance Equipment, Railroad
PSC	2240	Locomotive and Rail Car Accessories and Components
PSC	2250	Track Material, Railroad

DoD coordinated acquisition context

Under DFARS PGI 208.7006, Group 22 railway equipment appears in the coordinated acquisition assignments; within “Part 1 – Army Assignments,” the listing includes FSC/PSC 2210, 2220, 2240, and 2250. This indicates Army assignment within the DoD Coordinated Acquisition Program for these commodities. ³

Selection notes from the PSC Manual

The PSC Manual instructs contracting personnel to code “what was bought” using the single PSC that reflects the predominant product for the action, and to report environmental attributes separately in FPDS element 8L when applicable; this coding guidance applies to product codes such as PSC 2220. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What exactly is covered by PSC 2220?

  • PSC 2220 covers complete rail cars as end items, including trailed and self-propelled cars. It specifically excludes aerial tramway cars and any parts, attachments, or accessories for rail cars, which are coded under other PSCs such as 2240. ¹

• Are rail car parts or subassemblies coded under PSC 2220?

  • No. PSC 2220 includes only complete rail cars. End items, assemblies, parts, attachments, or accessories intended for use in or on rail cars are generally classified under PSC 2240 rather than 2220. ¹

• How is PSC 2220 used in FPDS/SAM reporting?

  • Agencies record the PSC in FPDS data element 8A to identify the predominant product purchased; environmental attributes are reported separately in element 8L when applicable. Select PSC 2220 when the primary item on the award is complete rail cars. ¹

• Is there an official NAICS mapping for PSC 2220?

  • Not specified by official sources ². The PSC Manual defines PSC 2220 but does not publish an authoritative crosswalk to NAICS. When needed, agencies typically identify the appropriate NAICS code based on the principal purpose and industry of the supplier.

• Which DoD organization leads coordinated acquisition for rail cars?

  • DFARS PGI 208.7006 lists PSC 2220 among “Part 1 – Army Assignments,” indicating the Army is the acquiring department for coordinated acquisition purposes for this commodity under the DoD Coordinated Acquisition Program. ³

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 2220: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/2220
• GSA Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual library (current and archives). ²
• PSC Manual, April 2025 Edition (Section D, Group 22 definitions and coding guidance). ¹
• DFARS PGI 208.70 – Coordinated Acquisition (assignments table including Group 22). ³

References

1. GSA, Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual, April 2025 Edition (PDF). https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. GSA, Product and Service Code Manual landing page. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
3. DFARS PGI 208.70 – Coordinated Acquisition assignments. https://www.acquisition.gov/dfarspgi/pgi-208.70-coordinated-acquisition