PSC 3520

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a governmentwide taxonomy used to classify products, services, and research and development in procurement and reporting systems such as FPDS and SAM.gov. The PSC Manual, maintained by GSA, standardizes these codes to support consistent tracking, analysis, and reporting of federal spending. ¹

PSC 3520 (Shoe Repairing Equipment) resides in Group 35 – Service and Trade Equipment. The PSC Manual specifies that this class includes shoe sewing machines and mobile shoe repair shops; it is distinct from PSC 3530, which covers industrial sewing machines and mobile textile repair shops and explicitly excludes shoe sewing machines. Agencies use PSC 3520 to code procurements of equipment dedicated to footwear repair. ²

• See also on G2X:
  • PSC 3520 — overview
  • PSC 3530
  • PSC 3510

What this PSC covers

• Shoe sewing machines used in footwear repair operations. ²
• Mobile shoe repair shops, including complete portable or vehicle-mounted units for field repair. ²
• Classed within Group 35 (Service and Trade Equipment) as specialized equipment for shoe repairing. ²
• Excludes industrial sewing machines and mobile textile repair shops; those are coded under PSC 3530. ²
• Shoemaking (manufacturing) machinery is not covered; such equipment is classified under PSC 3695. ²
• Additional specific machine types and accessories beyond the listed inclusions are not specified by official sources. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	3530	Industrial Sewing Machines and Mobile Textile Repair Shops (excludes shoe sewing machines)
PSC	3510	Laundry and Dry Cleaning Equipment (adjacent class in Group 35)
PSC	3695	Miscellaneous Special Industry Machinery (includes shoemaking machinery)

Source for relationships and descriptors: PSC Manual, April 2025 edition. ²

DoD coordinated acquisition assignment

Under PGI 208.7006 (Coordinated Acquisition), the Defense Logistics Agency assigns specific centers to manage designated Federal Supply Classes. For PSC 3520, the assigned center is DLA Troop Support (formerly DSCP), indicating coordinated DoD buying responsibility for shoe repairing equipment. ³

Frequently asked questions

• What exactly does PSC 3520 include?
  PSC 3520 covers shoe repairing equipment, specifically shoe sewing machines and mobile shoe repair shops. It is intended for procurements of equipment used to repair footwear, not for textile or apparel manufacturing generally. ² See also on G2X: PSC 3520.

• How does PSC 3520 differ from PSC 3530?
  PSC 3520 includes shoe-specific equipment; PSC 3530 covers industrial sewing machines and mobile textile repair shops and explicitly excludes shoe sewing machines. Shoe-focused machines belong in PSC 3520, while broader textile equipment fits under PSC 3530. ² See also on G2X: PSC 3530.

• Is there an official NAICS mapping for PSC 3520?
  An authoritative PSC-to-NAICS crosswalk specific to PSC 3520 is not specified by official sources. The PSC Manual governs PSC usage, while NAICS selection follows acquisition-specific considerations. Not specified by official sources ¹.

• Which organization manages coordinated DoD buys for PSC 3520 items?
  The DoD coordinated acquisition assignment lists DLA Troop Support (DSCP) as the managing center for PSC 3520. This centralizes procurement responsibility for shoe repairing equipment within DoD. ³

• Are environmental attributes reported when buying PSC 3520 equipment?
  The PSC Manual describes FPDS reporting for environmental attributes (data element 8L) that may apply to product procurements, including equipment. Applicability depends on the specific purchase and attribute categories defined in the Manual. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 3520
• Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual — landing page (Acquisition.gov). ¹
• PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF) — authoritative definitions and inclusions. ²
• PGI 208.7006 Coordinated acquisition assignments (Acquisition.gov). ³

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual — Acquisition.gov: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF), Section D — Product Codes (Group 35; Class 3520): https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
3. PGI 208.7006 Coordinated acquisition assignments — Acquisition.gov (printable view): https://www.acquisition.gov/node/55785/printable/print