PSC 5120

Overview

The Product Service Code system categorizes what the U.S. government buys so contract actions in FPDS and SAM.gov can be tracked, analyzed, and reported consistently. Codes and their usage guidance are maintained in the PSC Manual published on Acquisition.gov. Agencies select the PSC that best represents the predominant product or service for each action. ¹

PSC 5120 — Hand Tools, Nonedged, Nonpowered — covers manual, non-cutting hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, shovels, and similar items. The PSC Manual lists specific inclusions (for example, hammers, non-cutting pliers, contractors’ jacks) and exclusions (for example, craftsmen’s measuring tools and garden tools), guiding correct coding and distinguishing PSC 5120 from adjacent classes like PSC 5110 and PSC 5130. ¹

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC 5120 overview
• G2X — PSC 5110 Hand Tools, Edged, Nonpowered
• G2X — PSC 5130 Hand Tools, Power Driven

What this PSC covers

• Hammers and mallets. ¹
• Picks and wrecking bars. ¹
• Noncutting pliers (excluding pliers for cutting only). ¹
• Screwdrivers. ¹
• Shovels; construction rakes, forks, and hoes. ¹
• Jacks, including contractors’ jacks. ¹
• Glue pots and blowtorches (manual, nonpowered types). ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	5110	Hand Tools, Edged, Nonpowered 1
PSC	5130	Hand Tools, Power Driven 1
PSC	5140	Tool and Hardware Boxes 1
PSC	5180	Sets, Kits, and Outfits of Hand Tools 1

Exclusions and boundary notes

• Excludes craftsmen’s measuring tools; those are coded under PSC 5210 or related measuring/inspection classes such as PSC 5220. ¹
• Excludes gardening rakes, forks, hoes, and other garden tools (classified outside Group 51). ¹
• Use PSC 5110 for edged, nonpowered tools (e.g., chisels, saws, axes) and PSC 5130 for power‑driven hand tools (e.g., drills, riveters). ¹

DoD coordinated acquisition note

Within DoD, FSC 5120 is assigned to the Department of the Army for coordinated acquisition responsibilities. This assignment can inform sourcing strategies and lead‑agency coordination. ²

Coding tips from the PSC Manual

• Code the action using the predominant product bought when mixed items are present (e.g., if nonpowered hand tools predominate, use PSC 5120). ¹
• Apply the Manual’s inclusions/exclusions to avoid misclassification between PSC 5120, PSC 5110, and PSC 5130. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What does PSC 5120 include?

  • PSC 5120 includes manual, non‑cutting hand tools such as hammers, noncutting pliers, screwdrivers, shovels, construction rakes/forks/hoes, contractors’ jacks, wrecking bars, glue pots, and blowtorches. These items are specifically listed as inclusions in the PSC Manual. ¹

• What is excluded from PSC 5120?

  • Craftsmen’s measuring tools belong in PSC 5210 or PSC 5220, and garden tools are excluded from PSC 5120. Edged tools fall under PSC 5110, while power‑driven hand tools are under PSC 5130. ¹

• Who leads DoD coordinated acquisition for FSC 5120?

  • The DFARS PGI lists FSC 5120 under Army assignments for DoD‑coordinated acquisition, indicating Army lead responsibilities for this class within coordinated buys. ²

• Are there domestic source restrictions for hand tools?

  • DFARS 225.7002 addresses restrictions for “hand or measuring tools,” and PGI guidance clarifies applicability for production and assembly considerations. Contracting officers should review current DFARS/PGI text and clauses for specific restrictions and Buy American interactions. ³

• How should a mixed order of tools be coded?

  • Use the PSC representing the predominant value of items purchased. For example, if nonpowered, non‑edged hand tools account for the majority, code the action as PSC 5120; adjust if power‑driven tools or edged tools predominate. See also on G2X: PSC 5110, PSC 5130. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 5120 overview
• Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual — April 2025 edition (PDF). ¹
• DFARS PGI Part 208 — Required Sources of Supplies and Services (Army assignment includes FSC 5120). ²
• DFARS PGI 225.7002‑1 — Restrictions (hand or measuring tools guidance). ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual, April 2025 Edition (PDF): https://login.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. Acquisition.gov — DFARS PGI Part 208, Required Sources of Supplies and Services (table showing Army assignments incl. FSC 5120): https://www.acquisition.gov/dfarspgi/pgi-part-208-required-sources-supplies-and-services
3. Acquisition.gov — PGI 225.7002‑1 Restrictions (hand or measuring tools): https://www.acquisition.gov/dfarspgi/pgi-225.7002-1-restrictions