PSC 5680

Overview

The Product Service Code system is the federal government’s standard taxonomy for classifying what is bought, enabling consistent entry in FPDS and SAM.gov, and supporting spend analysis and reporting. PSCs are governed and updated through the Product and Service Code Manual issued by GSA. ¹

Within Group 56 (Construction and Building Materials), PSC 5680 — Miscellaneous Construction Materials — is a product code used for construction materials not otherwise captured by adjacent Group 56 classes. Official examples include expanded metal lath, airplane landing mats, and traction mats. ¹

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC 5680 overview
• G2X — PSC 5620 Tile, Brick and Block
• G2X — PSC 5670 Building Components, Prefabricated

What this PSC covers

• Expanded metal lath used in plastering and façade applications. ¹
• Airplane landing mats (expeditionary airfield matting). ¹
• Traction mats used for ground stabilization or access. ¹
• Additional inclusions beyond the above examples: Not specified by official sources. ²
• Items covered when not more appropriately classified under other Group 56 classes: Not specified by official sources. ²
• Exclusions specific to 5680: Not specified by official sources. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	5620	Tile, Brick and Block. 1
PSC	5630	Pipe and Conduit, Nonmetallic. 1
PSC	5670	Building Components, Prefabricated. 1
PSC	5675	Nonwood Construction Lumber and Related Materials. 1

Coding guidance highlights

• Select the PSC based on the predominant product being purchased on the action; use 5680 when the materials align with its scope and are not better described by another Group 56 class. ¹
• When a transaction includes multiple material types, code to the item representing the majority of the dollar value (e.g., $1,000 of lumber and $500 of pipe would use 5510). ¹

Environmental reporting for material purchases

• FPDS data element 8L is used to report environmental attributes such as energy efficient, biobased, and environmentally preferable when applicable to product buys under Group 56, including 5680. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What does PSC 5680 include?

  PSC 5680 is defined as Miscellaneous Construction Materials and explicitly includes expanded metal lath, airplane landing mats, and traction mats. The manual does not provide additional examples beyond those listed for this class. ¹

• How is 5680 different from nearby Group 56 classes?

  Use 5620 for tile/brick/block, 5630 for nonmetallic pipe and conduit, 5670 for prefabricated building components, and 5675 for nonwood construction lumber. Choose 5680 when materials do not fit those specific classes. ¹

• Are there official exclusions for PSC 5680?

  The PSC Manual lists explicit inclusions for 5680 but does not specify exclusions unique to this class. If an item is clearly covered by another Group 56 class, select that class instead. Not specified by official sources. ²

• Is there a formal NAICS crosswalk for PSC 5680?

  The PSC Manual and its companion resources do not provide an official PSC-to-NAICS mapping for 5680. Some agencies may use internal crosswalks, but a governmentwide authoritative mapping is not specified by official sources. ²

• Do environmental reporting flags apply to 5680 purchases?

  Yes. For applicable product buys, FPDS element 8L allows agencies to indicate environmental attributes (e.g., biobased, energy efficient, environmentally preferable) for Group 56 materials, including 5680. Selections should reflect the predominant item purchased on the action. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 5680 overview
• Product and Service Code Manual (landing page). ²
• Product and Service Code Manual — April 2025 Edition (PDF). ¹
• PSC April 2025 spreadsheet (official PSC data). ²

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual, April 2025 (current edition). https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf
2. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (index and resources). https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual