PSC 3470

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a governmentwide taxonomy that classifies what the U.S. government buys, supporting consistent reporting, analysis, and oversight of contract actions. PSCs are entered on each action in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) and maintained through the official PSC Manual issued by GSA. Within the Metalworking Machinery family (Group 34), PSC 3470 identifies “Machine Shop Sets, Kits, and Outfits.” The PSC Manual lists this class under Section D: Product Codes. Agencies select the PSC that reflects the predominant product delivered when a buy includes multiple items. ¹

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC 3470 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/3470
• G2X — PSC 3460 Machine Tool Accessories
• G2X — PSC 3455 Cutting Tools for Machine Tools

What this PSC covers

• Machine shop “sets” acquired as bundled supply items under a single line of accounting. ¹
• Multi-item machining “kits” composed of assorted tools/equipment packaged for delivery as one product. Not specified by official sources beyond the class title. ³
• Machine shop “outfits” intended to be used together as a functional collection. Not specified by official sources beyond the class title. ³
• Purchases reported under the predominant deliverable when a set/kit/outfit contains diverse components. ¹
• Packaged assortments used to equip or restock a machine shop, when acquired as a single supply unit. Not specified by official sources. ³
• Coverage pertains to products (not services) in Group 34 of the PSC structure. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Examples from Group 34 as organized in the PSC Manual. ¹

Type | Code | Descriptor

• | - | - PSC | 3450 | Machine Tools, Portable PSC | 3455 | Cutting Tools for Machine Tools PSC | 3460 | Machine Tool Accessories

Scope boundaries with adjacent PSCs

• Individual portable machine tools are coded under PSC 3450; PSC 3470 is for bundled sets/kits/outfits rather than standalone machines. ¹
• Standalone cutting tools (for use in machine tools) fall in PSC 3455; this is distinct from purchasing a collection packaged as a set/kit. ¹
• Accessories for machine tools (e.g., chucks, vises, holders) belong to PSC 3460; use PSC 3470 when the requirement is the packaged outfit. ¹
• Production jigs, fixtures, and templates are covered by PSC 3465, not PSC 3470. ¹

DoD coordinated acquisition assignment

Under DFARS PGI 208.70 (Coordinated Acquisition), PSC 3470 “Machine Shop Sets, Kits, and Outfits” is assigned to DSCR for integrated materiel management within DoD’s coordinated buying structure. ²

FPDS reporting considerations

• The PSC is chosen based on the predominant product delivered when multiple items are included; apply PSC 3470 when the set/kit/outfit is the principal deliverable. ¹
• Environmental attributes (e.g., energy efficient, biobased) are reported in FPDS data element 8L when applicable to the purchased product. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What does PSC 3470 represent?
  PSC 3470 is the product class titled “Machine Shop Sets, Kits, and Outfits” in Group 34 (Metalworking Machinery). The PSC Manual lists the class but does not provide additional includes/excludes notes for this entry. ¹

• Is PSC 3470 a product or a service code?
  PSC 3470 is a product code listed in Section D: Product Codes of the PSC Manual and organized under Group 34. ¹

• When should contracting staff select PSC 3470 in FPDS?
  Select the PSC that reflects the predominant product delivered. If the acquisition’s principal deliverable is a machine shop set/kit/outfit, report PSC 3470. See also on G2X: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/3470 ¹

• How is PSC 3470 different from PSC 3455 or 3460?
  PSC 3455 covers cutting tools for machine tools; PSC 3460 covers machine tool accessories. PSC 3470 applies when these and other items are procured together as a packaged set/kit/outfit. ¹

• Who manages DoD coordinated acquisition for PSC 3470?
  DFARS PGI 208.70 assigns PSC 3470 to DSCR under DoD’s coordinated acquisition program. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 3470: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/3470
• Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual (April 2025 edition, PDF). ¹
• Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual landing page with current/archived editions. ³
• DFARS PGI 208.70 — Coordinated Acquisition assignments. ²

References

1. Acquisition.gov. PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF). https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. Acquisition.gov. PGI 208.70 — Coordinated Acquisition. https://www.acquisition.gov/dfarspgi/pgi-208.70-coordinated-acquisition
3. Acquisition.gov. Product and Service Code Manual (landing page). https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual