PSC 5136

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a standardized taxonomy the U.S. government uses to classify products and services bought through federal procurement. Agencies apply PSCs on contract actions to identify what was purchased, supporting reporting and analysis in government systems; the code set is maintained through the PSC Manual and used in FPDS reporting guidance. ¹

PSC 5136 is defined as “Taps, Dies, and Collets; Hand and Machine.” It sits in the Hand Tools family and covers thread‑cutting taps and dies, as well as collets intended for hand or machine tool use. The manual specifies a clear boundary: punching, stamping, and marking dies are excluded from this class. ¹

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC 5136 overview
• G2X — PSC 5133
• G2X — PSC 5140

What this PSC covers

• Thread‑cutting taps intended for either hand use or use in machine tools. ¹
• Thread‑cutting dies (e.g., round or hex die forms) for hand or machine tool threading operations. ¹
• Collets for toolholding or workholding when used with hand or machine operations. ¹
• Hand or machine forms are both within scope as indicated by the class title. ¹
• Tool assortments predominated by taps, dies, or collets are coded here; mixed hand‑tool outfits that span multiple classes may fall under 5180 per the manual’s sets guidance. ¹
• Exclusion: punching, stamping, and marking dies are not included in this class. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	5110	Hand Tools, Edged, Nonpowered
PSC	5120	Hand Tools, Nonedged, Nonpowered
PSC	5130	Hand Tools, Power Driven
PSC	5133	Drill Bits, Counterbores, and Countersinks; Hand and Machine

Descriptors per the PSC Manual. ¹

Coding notes and boundaries

• Predominant‑product rule: when multiple items are bought together, select the PSC based on the predominant item; use PSC 5136 when taps, dies, or collets predominate. ¹
• Do not code punching, stamping, or marking dies under PSC 5136; those items are excluded by definition. ¹
• Threading accessories that are not taps, dies, or collets should be classified in their appropriate PSC per item characteristics and adjacent classes (e.g., 5110, 5120, 5130). ¹

Where this PSC appears in federal data

• FPDS uses PSCs to record “what” was bought on each reported contract action, enabling spend analysis and reporting. ¹
• SAM.gov Contract Opportunities includes filters and guidance on searching by PSC code, so opportunities can be located using PSC 5136 when agencies tag notices accordingly. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What is the official definition of PSC 5136?
  PSC 5136 is “Taps, Dies, and Collets; Hand and Machine,” within the Hand Tools group. It includes thread‑cutting taps and dies and toolholding collets for hand or machine use, and explicitly excludes punching, stamping, and marking dies per the PSC Manual description. ¹

• How is PSC 5136 different from PSC 5133?
  PSC 5136 covers threading tools (taps and dies) and collets used for holding tools or workpieces. PSC 5133 covers drilling and countersinking cutters (drill bits, counterbores, countersinks). They serve distinct functions in metalworking and fabrication, so choose based on the item’s primary operation. ¹

• Does SAM.gov allow searching opportunities by PSC 5136?
  Yes. SAM.gov provides help content showing how to filter Contract Opportunities by PSC, enabling searches for notices tagged with PSC 5136. Vendors can use advanced filters or keywords to refine results and set saved searches for future updates. ²

• Is there an official NAICS crosswalk for PSC 5136?
  Not specified by official sources. ³ Agencies typically designate both PSC and NAICS in solicitations based on requirement scope. Review each notice’s classification details and the PSC Manual’s class definitions to determine fit when marketing or responding.

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 5136 page: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/5136
• Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual — FY 2025 Edition (PDF). ¹
• SAM.gov Help — search opportunities by NAICS or PSC. ²
• PGI listing of Hand Tools FSC/PSC classes (includes 5136 descriptor). ⁴

References

1. PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF), Section D: Product Codes — Group 51 Hand Tools; and Introduction (FPDS usage), https://acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. SAM.gov Help — “Video: Search opportunities by NAICS or PSC,” https://sam.gov/help
3. Product and Service Code Manual landing page (governing index), https://acquisition.gov/psc-manual
4. Acquisition.gov PGI listing showing “5136 Taps, Dies, and Collets; Hand and Machine,” https://acquisition.gov/node/55759