PSC 3412

Overview

The Product Service Code system is a governmentwide taxonomy that classifies what the federal government buys, supporting consistent entry in FPDS/SAM, spend analysis, and reporting. The General Services Administration maintains these codes through the PSC Manual, which provides definitions, usage notes, and update history used across agencies. ¹

PSC 3412 identifies broaching machines within Group 34 (Metalworking Machinery). Contract actions should use this product code when the predominant deliverable is a complete broaching machine; related tooling, jigs, fixtures, and accessories are categorized under other PSCs. Selection follows the PSC Manual’s “predominant product” rule for FPDS data element 8A. ¹

• See also on G2X:
  • G2X — PSC 3412 overview
  • G2X — PSC 3411
  • G2X — PSC 3460

What this PSC covers

• Complete metalworking broaching machine tools acquired as end items. ¹
• Purchases where a broaching machine is the predominant deliverable on the award. ¹
• Broaching machinery classified under Group 34 (Metalworking Machinery) in the PSC Manual. ¹
• Records entered in FPDS using data element 8A “Product or Service Code” with the PSC reflecting what was bought. ¹
• Excludes electrical/ultrasonic erosion machinery (e.g., wire EDM), which fall under PSC 3410. ¹
• Excludes machine tool accessories (e.g., vises, chucks) classified under PSC 3460 and production jigs/fixtures/templates under PSC 3465. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	3410	Electrical and Ultrasonic Erosion Machines
PSC	3460	Machine Tool Accessories
NAICS	333512	Machine Tool (Metal Cutting Types) Manufacturing
NAICS	333515	Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing

Scope notes and common exclusions

• Use PSC 3412 only for the broaching machine itself; accessories and attachments are coded under PSC 3460, and production jigs/fixtures/templates under PSC 3465. ¹
• If an award includes multiple items, select the PSC based on the predominant product value per PSC Manual and FPDS guidance. ¹
• Manufacturing of broaching machines generally aligns to NAICS metal-cutting machine tools and accessories industries (e.g., NAICS 333512, NAICS 333515) for market sizing and supplier identification. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What exactly is coded under PSC 3412?

  • PSC 3412 covers broaching machines as complete metalworking machine tools. It is part of Group 34 and should be selected when the machine is the predominant deliverable, not for accessories or tooling. ¹

• How should mixed purchases (machine plus accessories) be coded?

  • Apply the PSC Manual’s predominant-product rule for FPDS: choose PSC 3412 if the broaching machine is the largest value line; code standalone accessories under PSC 3460. ¹

• Which NAICS industries manufacture broaching machines?

  • Manufacturing typically maps to metal-cutting machine tool industries such as NAICS 333512 (machines) and NAICS 333515 (accessories and cutting tools). Use NAICS for industry analysis; PSC governs procurement categorization. ²

• Are environmental attributes reported for PSC 3412 purchases?

  • FPDS collects environmental attributes in data element 8L; agencies report attributes when applicable, while the PSC still records what was bought in 8A. The PSC Manual provides the definitions and reporting options. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 3412 Broaching Machines: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/3412
• Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual — current edition (April 2025). ¹
• NAICS: Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing industries (33351 group) — official definitions and scope. ²

References

1. Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual, April 2025 Edition, Acquisition.gov (PDF). https://login.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. U.S. Census Bureau NAICS resources (Manufacturing: 33351 Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing, including 333512 and 333515). https://www.census.gov/naics/resources/archives/sect31-33.html