PSC 3426

Overview

The Product Service Code system is the federal government’s standard taxonomy for categorizing what agencies buy, enabling consistent reporting in FPDS and related acquisition systems. The PSC Manual, maintained on Acquisition.gov, guides code selection and updates used across SAM.gov and FPDS reporting. ¹

Within Group 34 (Metalworking Machinery), PSC 3426 identifies “Metal Finishing Equipment.” The PSC Manual states that 3426 includes galvanizing, tinning, oiling, pickling, electroplating, and anodizing equipment, and agencies should apply it when such equipment is the predominant deliverable. This code supports consistent classification of finishing-process machinery separate from heat treating and welding classes in the same group. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC 3426 overview
• G2X — PSC 3424 Metal Heat Treating Equipment
• G2X — PSC 3431 Electric Arc Welding Equipment

What this PSC covers

• Galvanizing equipment. ²
• Tinning equipment. ²
• Oiling equipment. ²
• Pickling lines and related equipment. ²
• Electroplating equipment. ²
• Anodizing equipment. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	3424	Metal Heat Treating Equipment. 2
PSC	3431	Electric Arc Welding Equipment. 2
PSC	3432	Electric Resistance Welding Equipment. 2
PSC	3433	Gas Welding, Heat Cutting, and Metalizing Equipment. 2

DoD coordinated acquisition assignment

Under DFARS PGI 208.7006 coordinated acquisition assignments, FSC/PSC 3426 (Metal Finishing Equipment) is assigned to the Defense Logistics Agency’s supply center (DSCR) for DoD-wide coordinated buys, indicating DLA’s lead role for this class within the Department. ³

Service PSCs used with metalworking equipment

• J034 Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment—Metalworking Machinery; use when the requirement is for servicing existing equipment, not for furnishing new equipment. ²
• N034 Installation of Equipment—Metalworking Machinery; use when installation is the primary requirement. ²
• W034 Lease or Rental of Equipment—Metalworking Machinery; use for rental/lease actions rather than purchase. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What exactly does PSC 3426 cover?
  PSC 3426 is defined as Metal Finishing Equipment and includes galvanizing, tinning, oiling, pickling, electroplating, and anodizing equipment. It is part of Group 34 (Metalworking Machinery) in the PSC Manual. ²
  See also on G2X — PSC 3426 overview.

• How is PSC 3426 different from PSC 3424 or welding equipment PSCs?
  PSC 3426 covers surface finishing process equipment (e.g., electroplating), while PSC 3424 covers heat treating/non-thermal stress relieving equipment, and PSCs 3431/3432/3433 cover welding, cutting, and metalizing equipment. Each descriptor is defined in the PSC Manual. ²

• Who leads DoD’s coordinated buys for PSC 3426?
  DFARS PGI 208.7006 lists FSC/PSC 3426 under DLA (DSCR) coordinated acquisition assignments, meaning DLA centrally manages procurement coordination for this class within DoD. ³

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 3426 overview
• Product and Service Code Manual (library landing page), Acquisition.gov. ¹
• PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF), Acquisition.gov. ²
• DFARS PGI 208.7006 Coordinated acquisition assignments (printable), Acquisition.gov. ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual library: 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: https://www.acquisition.gov/node/55785/printable/print