PSC 3445

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is the federal taxonomy used to identify the products and services bought by U.S. agencies so spending can be tracked, analyzed, and reported. PSCs appear on contract actions in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) and are maintained through the PSC Manual issued on Acquisition.gov. ¹

PSC 3445 is a product code in Federal Supply Group 34 (Machinery and machine tools) defined by the PSC Manual as “Punching and Shearing Machines.” It classifies procurements in which the predominant deliverable is equipment that performs punching or shearing operations, enabling consistent reporting of these metalworking acquisitions across FPDS. ²

What this PSC covers

• Punching machines used in metalworking — Not specified by official sources. ²
• Shearing machines for cutting metal stock — Not specified by official sources. ²
• Procurements where the predominant item is a punching/shearing machine — selection guidance is that PSC is chosen based on the predominant product. ²
• Distinct from press equipment covered under PSC 3442 and PSC 3443; those are separate classes. ²
• Part of Group 34, which organizes machine tools and related metalworking equipment for consistent classification. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	3441	Bending and Forming Machines
PSC	3442	Hydraulic and Pneumatic Presses, Power Driven
PSC	3443	Mechanical Presses, Power Driven
PSC	3446	Forging Machinery and Hammers

Source: PSC Manual, Section D (Product Codes), Group 34. ²

DoD coordinated acquisition assignment

Within the Department of Defense coordinated acquisition program, Federal Supply Class entries for Group 34—including PSC 3445—are assigned to the Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR) as the integrated materiel manager for purchasing and supply coordination. ³

Placement in FSC structure

PSC 3445 sits in Group 34 alongside related classes such as PSC 3441 (Bending and Forming) and PSC 3448 (Riveting Machines). The manual lists titles for each class and, for some entries, “Includes/Excludes” notes; no additional notes are provided for 3445 beyond its title. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What exactly does PSC 3445 include?

  • The PSC Manual lists the class title as “Punching and Shearing Machines” and does not provide further “Includes/Excludes” notes for this class. When coding in FPDS, agencies select the PSC based on the predominant product purchased. Not specified by official sources. ²

• How is PSC 3445 different from PSC 3442 or PSC 3443?

  • The manual defines separate classes for power-driven presses (hydraulic/pneumatic in 3442; mechanical in 3443). 3445 specifically identifies punching and shearing machines as a distinct class within Group 34. ²

• Is there an official PSC-to-NAICS crosswalk for PSC 3445?

  • The PSC Manual governs PSC definitions and does not publish an authoritative PSC-to-NAICS crosswalk. NAICS selection is determined at the solicitation level per acquisition procedures; an official crosswalk for this class is not specified by the PSC Manual. Not specified by official sources. ¹

• Who manages DoD-wide buys for PSC 3445 items?

  • Under DFARS PGI 208.7006 coordinated acquisition assignments, the Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR) is listed for Group 34 classes (including 3445), indicating DSCR responsibility for coordinated acquisition. ³

• Are environmental attributes recorded for purchases coded under PSC 3445?

  • Practices for environmental attribute reporting are governed by FPDS policy and agency procedures; the PSC Manual does not specify such attributes for this class. Not specified by official sources. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 3445
• Product and Service Code Manual landing page (current PSC governance and downloads). ¹
• PSC Manual, April 2025 edition (Section D: Product Codes, Group 34). ²
• DFARS PGI 208.7006 coordinated acquisition assignments (FSC Group 34 listings). ³
• PSC Manual archives (prior editions for historical reference). ⁴

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual — Acquisition.gov overview and downloads. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF), Section D: Product Codes, Group 34. https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
3. DFARS PGI 208.7006 Coordinated acquisition assignments (printable view with FSC 34xx entries). https://www.acquisition.gov/node/55785/printable/print
4. PSC Manual — Archives page (prior versions and change history). https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual/archives