PSC 5815

Overview

Product Service Codes classify the products and services the U.S. government buys so contract actions can be consistently recorded and analyzed in systems such as FPDS and SAM. The PSC Manual provides the authoritative structure, guidance, and updates used across agencies to track what was purchased on each award. ¹

5815 is a product PSC in Federal Supply Group 58 (Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment). The PSC Manual titles it “Teletype and Facsimile Equipment” and specifies that it includes ticker tape and SIGTOT equipment; it appears alongside adjacent communications classes such as 5805, 5820, and 5895. ¹

• See also on G2X:
  • G2X — PSC 5815 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/5815
  • G2X — PSC 5805 (Telephone and Telegraph Equipment): https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/5805
  • G2X — PSC 5895 (Miscellaneous Communication Equipment): https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/5895

What this PSC covers

• Teletype equipment under Federal Supply Group 58. ¹
• Facsimile equipment as defined in the PSC Manual. ¹
• Ticker tape equipment. ¹
• SIGTOT equipment (as listed in the PSC Manual’s “Includes”). ¹
• Group 58 communications items in this class; fiber-optic items are excluded to Group 60 and ADP-configuration terminals are excluded per Group 58 note. ¹
• Field-type, military wire teletype and facsimile equipment subject to DoD’s coordinated acquisition assignment for this class. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type | Code | Descriptor

• | - | - PSC | 5805 | Telephone and Telegraph Equipment ¹ PSC | 5820 | Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne ¹ PSC | 5895 | Miscellaneous Communication Equipment ¹

Classification notes and scope boundaries

• Group 58 excludes oscillator items (see 5955 or 5963), fiber-optic items (Group 60), electronic modules (5963), and electrical cable/cord assemblies related to FSG 58 equipment (see 5995). ¹
• When an item name appears in multiple Group 58 classes, classify the item in the same class as its next higher assembly as prescribed by FLIS procedures. ¹
• Data transmission/communications equipment designed for use with ADP configurations (e.g., terminals, sensors) are excluded from Group 58 per the Manual note. ¹

DoD coordinated acquisition assignment for 5815

The DFARS PGI coordinated acquisition list assigns 5815 to DoD with the note: “This partial assignment applies only to military (wire) equipment, field type.” This clarifies sourcing responsibility and scope when the requirement is field-type, wire-based teletype or facsimile equipment. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What exactly does PSC 5815 cover?
  • The PSC Manual defines 5815 as “Teletype and Facsimile Equipment” and lists ticker tape and SIGTOT equipment as included items. It is part of Group 58, which covers communications and related equipment such as telephone, radio/TV communication, and miscellaneous comms equipment. ¹
• Are components or accessories for teletype/fax automatically included in 5815?
  • Not specified by official sources. The Manual provides the class title and “Includes” items but does not prescribe component treatment unique to 5815. Apply Group 58 notes and classify with the next higher assembly when applicable. ¹
• How should a mixed buy be coded if it includes teletype/fax plus other communications gear?
  • The PSC Manual instructs using the PSC that reflects the predominant product or service for the action recorded in FPDS. Use 5815 when teletype/facsimile equipment is predominant; otherwise, choose the class that best represents the majority of the procurement. ¹
• Are there DoD-specific rules for 5815 items?
  • Yes. DFARS PGI 208.7006 shows 5815 is partially assigned for coordinated acquisition only for military (wire) equipment, field type. This can influence sourcing responsibility across DoD buying activities. ²
• Is there an official NAICS crosswalk for PSC 5815?
  • Not specified by official sources. The PSC Manual governs PSC structure and usage and does not publish an official NAICS mapping for 5815. Agencies may maintain internal crosswalks, but these are not authoritative government-wide mappings. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 5815: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/5815
• PSC Manual (April 2025) — Group 58 product codes, including 5815. ¹
• DFARS PGI 208.7006 — Coordinated acquisition assignments (5815 note). ²

References

1. U.S. General Services Administration, Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual, April 2025 (PDF), Section D: Group 58 entries including 5815 and Group 58 notes. https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. DFARS PGI 208.7006, Coordinated acquisition assignments. https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars-pgi/PGI-208.7006-Coordinated-acquisition