PSC 3448

Overview

The Product and Service Code (PSC) system is a governmentwide taxonomy used to classify the products and services the U.S. government buys. Agencies record PSCs in systems such as FPDS and SAM to categorize procurements, support spend analysis, and enable consistent reporting; the codes and definitions are maintained in the PSC Manual on Acquisition.gov. ²

Under the Manual’s Group 34 (Metalworking Machinery), PSC 3448 identifies “Riveting Machines.” The Manual expressly excludes “Power Driven Hand Riveting Machines” from this class. In federal reporting, 3448 is applied to non-hand riveting machines acquired as the predominant product on a transaction. ¹

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC 3448 overview
• G2X — PSC 3442
• G2X — PSC 3460

What this PSC covers

• Riveting machines classified within Group 34 (Metalworking Machinery). ¹
• Complete machines used to install rivets in parts or assemblies (scope limited to the Manual’s descriptor). ¹
• Items coded as “machines” rather than handheld tools; power-driven hand riveting machines are excluded. ¹
• Purchases reported under 3448 when riveting machines are the predominant product on the action. ¹
• Accessories for machine tools are generally classified under 3460 or 3461, not under 3448. ¹
• Related metalworking equipment such as presses and wire/ribbon forming machines are covered by adjacent PSCs, not 3448. ¹
• Specific subtypes (e.g., orbital vs. impact riveters) are not detailed in the Manual. Not specified by official sources ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Verified per the PSC Manual. ¹

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	3442	Hydraulic and Pneumatic Presses, Power Driven
PSC	3443	Mechanical Presses, Power Driven
PSC	3447	Wire and Metal Ribbon Forming Machines
PSC	3460	Machine Tool Accessories

Coding and classification notes

• Predominant product rule: when a purchase includes multiple items, select the PSC for the predominant product; use 3448 only when riveting machines dominate the action’s value. ¹
• Exclusions: the Manual states “Excludes: Power Driven Hand Riveting Machines” for 3448; handheld power riveters should be coded under a more appropriate PSC outside this class. ¹
• Accessories vs. machines: classify jigs/fixtures and accessories under 3465, 3460, or 3461 as applicable, not under 3448. ¹

DoD coordinated acquisition context

For DoD, coordinated acquisition assignments list DSCR (Defense Supply Center Richmond, now DLA Aviation) as the managing activity for several Group 34 classes, including 3448. This indicates DLA-managed sourcing responsibilities for riveting machines under DoD coordinated acquisition. ³

Environmental reporting in FPDS

Environmental attributes (e.g., energy efficient, biobased) are captured separately in FPDS data element 8L and selected based on the predominant product; this process applies across product PSCs, including 3448. The PSC Manual provides the definitions and reporting options for 8L. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What does PSC 3448 include and exclude?
  PSC 3448 covers riveting machines within Group 34 and explicitly excludes “Power Driven Hand Riveting Machines.” The Manual does not list detailed subtypes beyond this scope statement. ¹

• Is there an official NAICS crosswalk for PSC 3448?
  An official PSC-to-NAICS mapping is not provided in the PSC Manual. Classification to NAICS depends on the nature of the vendor’s activity, but specific mappings are not specified by official sources. ²

• Who manages DoD coordinated acquisition for this class?
  DFARS PGI 208.7006 lists DSCR as the coordinated acquisition assignment for Group 34 classes that include 3448, indicating DLA Aviation’s role for these items. ³

• How should purchases be coded when they include both a riveting machine and accessories?
  Apply the predominant product rule. Code the machine under 3448 if it dominates value; classify accessories under 3460, 3461, or 3465 as appropriate. ¹

• Are handheld or portable riveters ever coded under 3448?
  No. The PSC Manual explicitly excludes power-driven hand riveting machines from 3448. The appropriate alternative class is not specified by official sources. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 3448 overview
• Product and Service Code Manual — April 2025 edition (current). ¹
• Product and Service Code Manual — document library and governance materials. ²
• DFARS PGI 208.7006 — Coordinated acquisition assignments (DoD). ³

References

1. Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual, April 2025 Edition (PDF), Acquisition.gov: https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. Product and Service Code Manual — Acquisition.gov index: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
3. DFARS PGI 208.7006 Coordinated acquisition assignments — Acquisition.gov: https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/pgi/PGI-208.7006-Coordinated-acquisition-assignments