PSC 5810

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system categorizes what the U.S. government buys so contracting data can be tracked and analyzed consistently across acquisition systems. PSCs are entered on each contract action in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) and maintained in the PSC Manual issued by GSA. PSC 5810 is titled “Communications Security Equipment and Components.” Within the Group 58 family, the manual notes that certain item names are classified by application; for example, an “audio frequency coder” may fall under cryptologic equipment in Class 5810. The manual lists the title for 5810 but does not provide detailed “includes” or “excludes” for this class. ¹

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC 5811 (Other Cryptologic Equipment and Components)
• G2X — PSC 5805 (Telephone and Telegraph Equipment)

What this PSC covers

• Communications security (COMSEC) equipment identified by the PSC class title “Communications Security Equipment and Components.” ¹
• Components and subassemblies specifically associated with communications security equipment, consistent with the class title. ¹
• Cryptologic assemblies placed in Class 5810 when the item’s application is to cryptologic equipment under Group 58 classification rules (e.g., item names classified by next-higher assembly). ¹
• Products, not services: 5810 is in Section D (Product Codes) of the PSC Manual. ¹
• Use when 5810 is the predominant product on a contract action, per FPDS reporting guidance. ²
• Searchable and reportable in award data; PSC appears as element 8A “Product or Service Code” in FPDS. ²
• SAM.gov provides PSC as a filter within Contract Data search and related training/help resources. ³

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Classification boundaries and exclusions

• Group 58 excludes oscillator items; those classify in PSC 5955 or 5963. ¹
• Fiber-optic materials, components, and accessories are excluded from Group 58 and classified in the fiber-optics family (Group 60). ¹
• Electrical cable, cord, and wire assemblies related to Group 58 equipment are excluded and classified in PSC 5995. ¹
• Data transmission and communications equipment intended for use with configurations of ADPE are excluded from Group 58 per the manual’s note. ¹

Reporting and search tips (official-source rules)

• In FPDS, enter PSC as data element 8A and choose the code that best represents the product with the greatest share of ultimate contract value. ²
• In SAM.gov’s Contract Data (Data Bank), PSC can be used as a filter alongside NAICS to refine award-data queries. ³

Frequently asked questions

• What exactly is covered under PSC 5810?
  PSC 5810 covers “Communications Security Equipment and Components.” The PSC Manual does not publish detailed inclusions or exclusions for this class beyond the title and Group 58 notes. Not specified by official sources. ¹

• How is PSC 5810 different from PSC 5811?
  The manual titles 5810 as communications security equipment, while 5811 is “Other Cryptologic Equipment and Components.” Selection follows Group 58 application rules (classify by the next-higher assembly and intended application). ¹

• Where is PSC 5810 entered in federal reporting?
  PSC is reported in FPDS as data element 8A, “Product or Service Code.” Agencies should select the code representing the preponderance of contract value when multiple items could apply. ²

• Can PSC 5810 be used for service actions like testing, modification, or tech reps?
  Services use service PSCs aligned to the 58 family, such as H158/H258/H358/H958 (quality control/testing/inspection), K058 (modification), or L058 (technical representative). ¹

• Does SAM.gov support searching by PSC 5810?
  Yes. In SAM.gov’s Contract Data (Data Bank), PSC appears among the Product or Service Information filters. Users can combine PSC with NAICS to narrow searches and reports. ³

Useful resources

• Product and Service Codes Manual (current edition). ¹
• FPDS data element 8A “Product or Service Code” (schema/data dictionary). ²
• SAM.gov Contract Data (Data Bank) overview. ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. FPDS-NG Data Dictionary (includes element 8A Product or Service Code): https://www.fpds.gov/downloads/FPDSNG_DataDictionary_V1.5.pdf
3. SAM.gov — Contract Data (Data Bank): https://sam.gov/reports/awards/standard