PSC 3405

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a uniform taxonomy the U.S. government uses to classify the goods and services it buys so spending can be recorded in FPDS and analyzed consistently across agencies. Codes and guidance are maintained in the PSC Manual on Acquisition.gov, which directs that the PSC reflect “what was bought” on each contract action.¹

PSC 3405 — SAWS AND FILING MACHINES — is a product code used to report procurements of saw machines and filing machines as end items. The descriptor appears in official coordinated acquisition listings and is applied when these machines are the predominant items on an action.²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC 3405 overview
• G2X — PSC 3408 Machining Centers and Way-Type Machines
• G2X — PSC 3415 Grinding Machines

What this PSC covers

• Saws acquired as complete machines (reported as a product PSC in FPDS when they are the predominant item).¹
• Filing machines acquired as complete machines (reported as a product PSC in FPDS when they are the predominant item).²
• Purchases recorded under product codes rather than service codes; the PSC Manual emphasizes coding by “what was bought.”¹
• Industrial or shop equipment categorized under the “Saws and Filing Machines” class for reporting and analysis.²
• Specific technical subtypes, performance ranges, or materials-of-use: Not specified by official sources.¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	3408	Machining Centers and Way-Type Machines.2
PSC	3410	Electrical and Ultrasonic Erosion Machines.2
PSC	3415	Grinding Machines.2
PSC	3417	Milling Machines.2

Coding guidance highlights

• Predominant item rule: When a buy includes multiple items, select the PSC for the predominant product; the Manual provides the example-based principle for product coding in FPDS.¹
• Environmental data: Environmental attributes are recorded separately in FPDS data element 8L and do not change the selected PSC; PSC still reflects the product itself.¹
• Scope notes: The PSC Manual provides the official code list but does not enumerate detailed inclusions/exclusions for 3405; agency coding should rely on the official title and predominant-item rule. Not specified by official sources.¹

Frequently asked questions

• What is PSC 3405 used for?
  PSC 3405 classifies contract actions where the government purchases saws or filing machines as end items. It is a product code applied in FPDS reporting to indicate what was bought for spending analysis and transparency.¹ See also on G2X: PSC 3405.

• How is PSC 3405 different from nearby machine-tool PSCs like 3415?
  PSC 3405 covers saws and filing machines, whereas PSC 3415 covers grinding machines, and PSC 3417 covers milling machines; these are distinct Federal Supply Classes used for different categories of machine tools.² See also on G2X: PSC 3415, PSC 3417.

• Does PSC 3405 include parts, blades, or accessories?
  The PSC Manual lists official titles but does not provide granular inclusions for parts or accessories at the code level; selection depends on the specific item and applicable PSC titles. Not specified by official sources.¹

• Where is the official definition for PSC 3405 published?
  The descriptor “Saws and Filing Machines” is reflected in coordinated acquisition assignments on Acquisition.gov and the current PSC Manual library, which together serve as the official references for code titles and usage.²

• If a buy includes saws plus installation services, how should it be coded?
  The PSC should reflect the predominant line item. If the equipment is the main purpose, code the action to 3405 and record environmental attributes separately in FPDS element 8L as applicable.¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 3405 overview
• PSC Manual (April 2025 edition), governing guidance for FPDS PSC selection and product code titles.¹
• Acquisition.gov PSC Manual library (current and archives).³
• PGI 208.7006 Coordinated acquisition assignments (includes the 34xx machine-tool classes such as 3405).²

References

1. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF). https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. Acquisition.gov — PGI 208.7006, Coordinated acquisition assignments (printable view). https://www.acquisition.gov/node/55785/printable/print
3. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual library. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual