PSC 5306

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is a governmentwide taxonomy that classifies what the U.S. federal government buys, supporting consistent reporting and analysis in systems such as FPDS and SAM. PSCs are maintained through the official PSC Manual published on Acquisition.gov. ¹

PSC 5306 identifies the product class “BOLTS” in the PSC Manual’s supplies taxonomy and is used to tag procurements whose principal deliverable is bolts. Agencies and vendors reference 5306 during solicitation, award, and spend analysis to align to the standardized class. ²

• See also on G2X:
  • PSC 5305 Screws
  • PSC 5310 Nuts and Washers

What this PSC covers

• Bolt commodities classified under the PSC Manual entry titled “BOLTS,” representing supplies rather than services. ²
• Procurements where bolts (including general-purpose, structural, or specialized bolts) are the principal product deliverable; accessories or incidental hardware do not change the primary PSC selection. ²
• Specialized bolt types (e.g., high-strength, self-locking, aerospace-use, or high-temperature bolts) remain categorized under PSC 5306 when bolts are the primary item. Specific engineering standards are not defined by the PSC Manual. Not specified by official sources ²
• PSC 5306 aligns to the Federal Supply Group for hardware and is organized alongside adjacent fastener classes such as 5305, 5307, 5310, and 5320 in the PSC Manual taxonomy. ²
• Where engineering drawings, military/commercial standards, or material specifications are cited in a contract, they guide the product’s technical requirements; the PSC code remains a procurement classification and does not substitute for those technical specifications. Not specified by official sources ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	5305	Screws
PSC	5307	Studs
PSC	5310	Nuts and Washers
PSC	5320	Rivets

Descriptors align with the PSC Manual’s hardware taxonomy under Federal Supply Group 53. ²

Standards context for PSC 5306

Government use of PSC 5306 classifies the item being procured (bolts); it does not prescribe material, strength, or configuration standards. Agencies may cite applicable engineering or quality standards in the contract, but such standards are outside the scope of the PSC Manual. Not specified by official sources ²

• The PSC Manual does not enumerate specific MIL, NASM, SAE, or industry standards for bolts under PSC 5306. Not specified by official sources ²
• Selection of PSC 5306 should be based on the principal nature of the item (bolts), independent of brand, exact alloy, or fastener standard referenced in the requirement. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What is PSC 5306 used for?

  • PSC 5306 is the supplies classification for “BOLTS” in the PSC Manual. It is applied to procurements where bolts are the principal product deliverable, enabling consistent reporting in federal procurement systems. ²

• How is PSC 5306 applied in FPDS or SAM?

  • PSCs are the government’s standard product/service taxonomy used across procurement data systems to categorize buys for tracking and analysis; 5306 is selected when the requirement is bolts. ¹

• How does PSC 5306 differ from PSC 5305 and PSC 5307?

  • 5306 covers bolts, while 5305 covers screws and 5307 covers studs within the same hardware group in the PSC Manual. ²

• Are aerospace or high‑temperature bolts included under PSC 5306?

  • Yes. If bolts are the principal deliverable, they are coded under PSC 5306 regardless of specialty application; specific engineering standards are defined in the requirement, not by the PSC. Not specified by official sources ²

• Is there an official NAICS crosswalk specifically designated for PSC 5306?

  • Not specified by official sources ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 5306 overview
• Product and Service Code Manual — Acquisition.gov: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
• PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF) — Acquisition.gov: https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual — Acquisition.gov: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF) — Acquisition.gov: https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf