PSC 3447

Overview

The Product and Service Code (PSC) system classifies what the U.S. government buys so agencies can record, track, and analyze procurement in FPDS/SAM. Definitions and governance are maintained in the PSC Manual, which standardizes reporting across federal acquisitions and supports consistent analytics across agencies and time periods. ¹

PSC 3447 is a product code in the Metalworking Machinery family for “Wire and Metal Ribbon Forming Machines.” The PSC Manual specifies that this class covers machinery designed to form wire or metal ribbon (strip) and explicitly excludes roll forming machines. Use 3447 when the predominant deliverable is the forming machine itself, not services or accessories. ²

• See also on G2X:
  • G2X — PSC 3447 overview
  • G2X — PSC 3441 (BENDING AND FORMING MACHINES)
  • G2X — PSC 3449 (MISCELLANEOUS SECONDARY METAL FORMING AND CUTTING MACHINES)

What this PSC covers

• Wire and metal ribbon forming machinery as a supply (end item equipment), per the class title and placement under Metalworking Machinery. ²
• Purchases where the predominant deliverable is a machine that forms wire or strip, rather than services or standalone accessories. ²
• Equipment distinct from general bending and forming machines coded under 3441. ²
• Items excluded from this class include roll forming machines. ²
• Related functions such as installation, maintenance, leasing, or technical representative services are captured under service PSCs (e.g., N034, J034, W034, L034) rather than 3447. ²
• Accessories and attachments are classified under accessory classes (e.g., 3460 or 3461), not under 3447. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC (product)	3441	Bending and Forming Machines (separate from wire/metal ribbon forming; 3441 expressly excludes 3447 items). 2
PSC (product)	3449	Miscellaneous Secondary Metal Forming and Cutting Machines (includes items like metal spinning lathes). 2
PSC (product)	3448	Riveting Machines (adjacent secondary metal forming machinery class). 2
PSC (service)	J034	Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment—Metalworking Machinery (services related to equipment in classes such as 3447). 2

Boundary and coding notes

• The PSC Manual lists 3447 with the explicit exclusion “Roll Forming Machines.” Purchases of roll forming equipment should be coded under the appropriate class other than 3447. ²
• “Bending and Forming Machines” under 3441 explicitly excludes “Wire and Metal Ribbon Forming Machines,” confirming that such machines belong in 3447. ²
• Accessories for machine tools are coded under 3460 or 3461, while leasing, installation, maintenance, and tech rep services use W034, N034, J034, and L034, respectively. ²

Reporting and data elements in FPDS/SAM

• PSC is recorded in FPDS as data element 8A (“Product or Service Code”), selected based on the predominant deliverable on the action. Use PSC 3447 when the principal item is wire/metal ribbon forming machinery. ²
• Environmental attributes (e.g., energy efficient, biobased) are reported via FPDS data element 8L, when applicable to the predominant product or service. ²
• Public reporting and analytics for contract awards are available through SAM.gov’s Contract Data domain; FPDS remains the authoritative searchable source during migration. ⁴

Frequently asked questions

• What does PSC 3447 include?

  • It covers purchases of wire and metal ribbon forming machines as end items. The PSC Manual sets the class title and notes roll forming machines are excluded, establishing the boundary for proper coding and distinguishing 3447 from other metalworking machinery classes. ²

• How is PSC 3447 different from PSC 3441?

  • 3441 is a broader class for bending and forming machines but explicitly excludes wire and metal ribbon forming machines. Those machines fall under 3447, per the Manual’s cross-references and exclusions. ²

• Which PSCs apply if the requirement is to install, service, or lease these machines?

  • Use N034 for installation, J034 for maintenance/repair, W034 for lease/rental, and L034 for technical representative services tied to metalworking machinery. ²

• Are NAICS mappings for PSC 3447 provided by official sources?

  • Not specified by official sources. The PSC Manual defines PSC scope and family alignment, but it does not publish authoritative NAICS crosswalks for individual product codes. ¹

• Where is PSC captured in FPDS/SAM reporting?

  • PSC is captured in FPDS data element 8A. Environmental attributes, when applicable, are captured in data element 8L. These fields support PSC-based reporting and analytics available through FPDS and the SAM.gov Contract Data domain. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 3447 page: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/3447
• Product and Service Code Manual landing page (current and archives). ¹
• PSC Manual, April 2025 edition (PDF) — definitions, includes/excludes, and FPDS data element guidance. ²
• SAM.gov Contract Data — public access to awards and reporting guidance. ⁴
• DFARS PGI reference listing PSC Groups 34xx (context for supply sources, legacy). ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual main page: 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 Part 208 printable listing (includes 3447 row): https://www.acquisition.gov/node/55759/printable/print
4. SAM.gov — Contract Data overview: https://sam.gov/content/contract-data