PSC 3414

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is a governmentwide taxonomy that classifies the goods, services, and R&D the U.S. federal government buys so agencies can consistently record “what was bought” for spending analysis and reporting, including in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS). The PSC Manual governs code maintenance and guidance for use, and Product Service Group 34 covers metalworking machinery. ¹

PSC 3414 is a product code titled “Gear Cutting and Finishing Machines,” part of the broader metalworking machinery family. In Department of Defense coordinated acquisition assignments, Federal Supply Class (FSC) 3414 is assigned to DLA Aviation (listed as DSCR). ²

What this PSC covers

• Purchases of gear cutting machines classified under PSC 3414. ¹
• Purchases of gear finishing machines classified under PSC 3414. ¹
• Product acquisitions within Product Service Group 34 (Metalworking Machinery). ¹
• Use on contract actions in FPDS to denote the predominant product when the equipment is gear cutting/finishing machines. ¹
• For DoD, items in FSC/PSC 3414 fall under DLA’s coordinated acquisition assignment (DSCR). ²
• Includes/excludes details: Not specified by official sources. ³

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	3408	Machining Centers and Way-Type Machines
PSC	3415	Grinding Machines
PSC	3417	Milling Machines
PSC	3413	Drilling and Tapping Machines

Descriptors per DFARS PGI coordinated acquisition listing. ²

Category context: Group 34 (Metalworking Machinery)

PSC codes beginning with “34” comprise the Metalworking Machinery product service group frequently referenced in acquisition policy and trade agreement applicability discussions. DFARS Subpart 225.4 lists Product Service Group 34 among the categories used to determine coverage under trade agreements for end products. ⁴

DoD coordinated acquisition assignment

Under DFARS PGI 208.7006, FSC/PSC 3414 “Gear Cutting and Finishing Machines” is assigned to DLA Aviation (DSCR) for coordinated acquisition. This identifies the DoD organization responsible for governmentwide contracting responsibility for this class of items. ²

Reporting notes for FPDS

The PSC is recorded in FPDS data element 8A (“Product or Service Code”). When multiple items are bought, the selected PSC should reflect the predominant product or service on the action. These instructions apply to product codes such as PSC 3414. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What is PSC 3414?
  PSC 3414 is the product code for “Gear Cutting and Finishing Machines.” Agencies use it to classify purchases of gear cutting and gear finishing machinery on federal contract actions for reporting and spend analysis, particularly in FPDS. It resides in Product Service Group 34 (Metalworking Machinery). ¹

• Is PSC 3414 a product or a service code?
  PSC 3414 is a product code in Section D of the PSC Manual, which covers products rather than services. Within Section D, it is grouped under Product Service Group 34, Metalworking Machinery, reflecting the type of equipment it classifies. ¹

• Who manages PSC 3414 under DoD coordinated acquisition?
  DFARS PGI 208.7006 assigns FSC/PSC 3414 to DLA Aviation (DSCR) for coordinated acquisition. This means DLA Aviation has lead responsibility for contracting in this class of items within the DoD Coordinated Acquisition program. ²

• Does PSC 3414 fall under trade agreement coverage?
  DFARS Subpart 225.4 includes Product Service Group 34 among categories used to determine Trade Agreements coverage. Whether a given buy using PSC 3414 is covered depends on solicitation thresholds, applicable clauses, and country of origin determinations. ⁴

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 3414 page: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/3414
• Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual — main page (current versions and guidance). ³
• PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF). ¹
• DFARS PGI 208.7006 — Coordinated acquisition assignments (includes FSC/PSC 3414 listing). ²
• DFARS Subpart 225.4 — Trade Agreements (Product Service Groups listing). ⁴

References

1. PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF), Acquisition.gov. https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. DFARS PGI 208.7006 Coordinated acquisition assignments (printable listing with FSC 3414). https://www.acquisition.gov/node/55785/printable/print
3. Product and Service Code Manual — main page, Acquisition.gov. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
4. DFARS Subpart 225.4 — Trade Agreements (Product Service Groups table). https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/subpart-225.4-trade-agreements