PSC 2250

Overview

The Product Service Code system is a governmentwide taxonomy that classifies products and services bought by the U.S. federal government so agencies can consistently code contract actions, track spending, and analyze procurement activity. PSCs are entered on FPDS contract records and maintained through the official PSC Manual issued by GSA. ¹
PSC 2250 is defined under Group 22 (Railway Equipment) as “Track Material, Railroad.” Per the PSC Manual, it includes railroad rails, tie plates, turnouts and components, and spikes; it excludes ballast and railroad ties, which are coded elsewhere. Agencies select 2250 when the predominant deliverables are physical railroad track materials rather than rolling stock, accessories, or construction equipment. ²

What this PSC covers

• Railroad rails for track construction and replacement. ²
• Railroad tie plates used to seat and fasten rails to ties. ²
• Railroad turnouts and components for switches and diverging routes. ²
• Railroad spikes and similar fasteners integral to track assembly. ²
• Product end items (not services) within PSC Section D, Group 22 (Railway Equipment). ²
• Track material supply for rail infrastructure distinct from rolling stock or equipment. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	2230	Right-of-Way Construction and Maintenance Equipment, Railroad
PSC	2240	Locomotive and Rail Car Accessories and Components
PSC	5510	Lumber and Related Wood Materials (e.g., railroad ties; excluded from 2250)
PSC	5610	Mineral Construction Materials, Bulk (e.g., ballast; excluded from 2250)

DoD coordinated acquisition context

In DoD’s PGI 208.7006 coordinated acquisition assignments, PSC 2250 (Track Materials, Railroad) appears under Army assignments. This indicates Army responsibility within the coordinated acquisition framework for this commodity grouping. ³

Adjacent PSC boundaries (per PSC Manual)

• Use PSC 2230 for rail right-of-way construction and maintenance equipment rather than consumable or installed track materials. ²
• Use PSC 2240 for locomotive and rail car accessories/components, not track material. ²
• Railroad ties are excluded from 2250; code under PSC 5510. ²
• Ballast is excluded from 2250; code under PSC 5610. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What items fall under PSC 2250?
  PSC 2250 covers railroad rails, tie plates, turnouts and components, and spikes. It is a product category within Group 22 (Railway Equipment) for physical track materials. ²

• What items are explicitly excluded from PSC 2250?
  Ballast and railroad ties are excluded. Ballast should be coded under PSC 5610; railroad ties should be coded under PSC 5510. ²

• Is there an official NAICS mapping for PSC 2250?
  Not specified by official sources ¹

• How is PSC 2250 treated in DoD coordinated acquisition?
  DoD PGI 208.7006 lists PSC 2250 under Army assignments for coordinated acquisition responsibilities, indicating Army lead within that framework. ³

• Is PSC 2250 a product or a service code?
  PSC 2250 is a product code in Section D (Product Codes), Group 22 (Railway Equipment). It should be used when the predominant deliverables are physical track materials. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 2250 page: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/2250
• Product and Service Code Manual — landing page and downloads. ¹
• PSC Manual (April 2025 edition) — authoritative definitions, includes/excludes. ²
• DoD PGI 208.7006 — Coordinated acquisition assignments. ³

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. Acquisition.gov — PGI 208.7006 Coordinated acquisition assignments (printable view): https://www.acquisition.gov/node/55785/printable/print