PSC 3455

Overview

The Product and Service Codes (PSC) system categorizes what the U.S. government buys so contract actions can be consistently classified, searched, and reported across systems such as FPDS. GSA maintains these codes and definitions in the PSC Manual, which guides accurate selection for federal procurement reporting and supports data quality across agencies. ¹

PSC 3455 — Cutting Tools for Machine Tools — is a product class in Federal Supply Group 34 (Metalworking Machinery). It covers cutting tools used with machine tools and expressly includes broaches, files, milling cutters, reamers, and saws; flame cutting tools are excluded. Agencies use this code when the predominant items purchased are these cutting tools for machine-tool operations. ¹

• See also on G2X:
  • G2X — PSC 3455 overview
  • G2X — PSC 3460 (Machine Tool Accessories)
  • G2X — PSC 3456 (Cutting and Forming Tools for Secondary Metalworking Machinery)

What this PSC covers

• Broaches designed for use with metalworking machine tools. ¹
• Files identified in the PSC Manual as cutting tools for machine tools. ¹
• Milling cutters, including those intended for milling machine operations. ¹
• Reamers used to finish or size holes on machine tools. ¹
• Saws and saw blades used with metalworking machines. ¹
• Cutting tools intended for machines within Group 34 Metalworking Machinery. ¹
• Excludes flame cutting tools; these are not reported under PSC 3455. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	3450	Machine Tools, Portable 1
PSC	3456	Cutting and Forming Tools for Secondary Metalworking Machinery 1
PSC	3460	Machine Tool Accessories 1
PSC	3433	Gas Welding, Heat Cutting, and Metalizing Equipment 1

When to use 3455 vs. nearby PSCs

• Use PSC 3455 when the principal items are cutting tools for machine tools (for example, broaches, files, milling cutters, reamers, saws). ¹
• Use PSC 3456 for cutting and forming tools specifically for secondary metalworking machinery, distinct from primary machine‑tool cutting tools. ¹
• Use PSC 3460 for machine tool accessories; cutting tools themselves remain under PSC 3455. ¹
• Flame cutting tools are excluded from PSC 3455; consider appropriate heat‑cutting classes such as PSC 3433. ¹

FPDS reporting note

When a purchase includes multiple items, select the PSC for the predominant product. For example, if the majority of the line items or dollar value is for cutting tools described in PSC 3455, report under 3455 even if other ancillary items are present; accessories should not displace the primary cutting tool classification. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What specific items fall under PSC 3455?

  The PSC Manual lists broaches, files, milling cutters, reamers, and saws as included examples. These are cutting tools used with machine tools for metalworking operations (for example, milling, shaping, drilling/reaming, sawing). Flame cutting tools are excluded and should be coded elsewhere, such as in heat‑cutting equipment classes. ¹

• How is PSC 3455 different from PSC 3460?

  PSC 3455 covers the cutting tools themselves (for example, end mills, broaches, reamers, saw blades). PSC 3460 covers machine tool accessories (for example, tool holders, arbors, vises, collets). If the item performs the cutting action, use PSC 3455; if it supports the machine/tool, use PSC 3460. ¹

• Is there an official NAICS crosswalk for PSC 3455?

  Not specified by official sources. Agencies typically select NAICS separately based on the principal purpose and scope of the requirement rather than the PSC alone, so determine NAICS from the statement of work and predominant deliverable. ²

• Are there code‑specific environmental reporting rules for PSC 3455?

  The PSC Manual references governmentwide environmental attribute reporting via FPDS (for example, Use of EPA‑designated items), but it does not define code‑specific environmental rules for PSC 3455. Agencies should apply the general FPDS environmental attributes consistent with the solicitation and award. ¹

• Which DoD supply activity is associated with Group 34 classes like PSC 3455?

  DFARS PGI coordinated acquisition assignments identify Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR) as a required source for several Group 34 items, including 3455. This supports sourcing and logistics but does not change how PSCs are selected for contract reporting. Always code by the predominant product. ³

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 3455: Cutting Tools for Machine Tools
• GSA Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual — April 2025 edition (current). ¹
• PSC Manual landing/index page (access to current and archived manuals and spreadsheets). ²
• DFARS PGI Part 208 required sources (coordinated acquisition assignments) for Group 34 (shows 3455). ³

References

1. GSA, Product and Service Codes Manual, April 2025 edition (Section D: Group 34; class 3455 includes/excludes; FPDS reporting guidance). https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. GSA, Product and Service Code Manual index and downloads. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
3. DFARS PGI 208.7006 — Coordinated acquisition assignments (Group 34 listing). https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/pgi/208.7006-coordinated-acquisition-assignments