PSC 3620

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a standardized taxonomy the U.S. government uses in SAM.gov and FPDS to classify what agencies buy, supporting consistent tracking, analysis, and reporting of procurement spend. PSC content is governed through the PSC Manual maintained on Acquisition.gov. ¹

PSC 3620 is the product class “Rubber and Plastics Working Machinery” within Federal Supply Group 36 (Special Industry Machinery). The PSC Manual lists the official scope with includes/excludes and instructs that PSCs are reported in FPDS based on the predominant item purchased for the action. ²

See also on G2X:

• PSC 3680
• PSC 3693

What this PSC covers

• Plasticators used in rubber or plastics processing. ²
• Presses used for working rubber and plastics. ²
• Synthetic rubber working machinery. ²
• Thread extruding machinery for rubber/plastic processes. ²
• Vulcanizing machinery. ²
• Excludes: protective covering laminating presses; tire maintenance and repair equipment. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	3611	Industrial Marking Machines
PSC	3625	Textile Industries Machinery
PSC	3660	Industrial Size Reduction Machinery
PSC (service)	J036	Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment — Special Industry Machinery

Source for descriptors: PSC Manual. ²

DoD coordinated acquisition assignment (for awareness)

Under DFARS PGI coordinated acquisition, FSC 3620 “Rubber and Plastics Working Machinery” is assigned to DLA Aviation (DSCR) as the acquiring activity. This listing appears alongside other Special Industry Machinery classes in PGI 208.7006. ³

Frequently asked questions

• What does PSC 3620 include and exclude?

  • The PSC Manual includes plasticators, presses, synthetic rubber working machinery, thread extruding machinery, and vulcanizing machinery; it excludes protective covering laminating presses and tire maintenance/repair equipment. ²

• How is PSC 3620 reported in FPDS or SAM.gov?

  • PSCs identify “what was bought” and are entered in FPDS based on the predominant product for the action. Use PSC 3620 when the principal item is rubber/plastics working machinery. ²

• Which PSCs apply to installation, maintenance, or leasing of this machinery?

  • Use N036 for installation, J036 for maintenance/repair/rebuild, and W036 for lease or rental of Special Industry Machinery. ²

• Who manages DoD coordinated acquisition for FSC 3620?

  • DFARS PGI assigns FSC 3620 to DLA Aviation (DSCR) as the acquiring activity under coordinated acquisition. ³

• Is there an official PSC-to-NAICS crosswalk for 3620?

  • Not specified by official sources. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 3620 overview
• Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual landing page. ¹
• PSC Manual (October 2020 edition) — includes/excludes and reporting guidance (PDF). ²
• DFARS PGI 208.7006/Part 208 coordinated acquisition listings (FSC 3620 assigned to DSCR). ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (landing/index page): https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. Acquisition.gov — October 2020 PSC Manual (PDF): https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/October%202020%20PSC%20Manual.pdf
3. Acquisition.gov — PGI 208.7006 (Coordinated acquisition assignments): https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/pgi/208.7006-coordinated-acquisition-assignments