PSC 5836

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a governmentwide taxonomy that classifies the specific products and services the U.S. government buys so spending can be consistently tracked, analyzed, and reported in systems such as FPDS and SAM. PSCs are governed and updated through the PSC Manual maintained on Acquisition.gov. ¹

PSC 5836 covers Video Recording and Reproducing Equipment. This class includes electronic video equipment—video monitors, televisions, cameras, printers, and recorders/reproducers—used with communications equipment, plus associated items such as cleaners, splicers, rewinders, reels, and tapes designed for video recording/reproducing equipment. Photographic-type equipment, ADP/computer monitors, and video equipment that includes radio receivers/transmitters are excluded and classified elsewhere. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC 5835 Sound Recording and Reproducing Equipment
• G2X — PSC 5895 Miscellaneous Communication Equipment

What this PSC covers

• Electronic video monitors and televisions when used with communications equipment. ²
• Electronic video cameras and camera systems; non-photographic video capture devices. ²
• Video recorders and reproducers, including digital and analog formats. ²
• Video printers and output devices associated with video systems. ²
• Maintenance items designed for video media handling, such as cleaners, splicers, and rewinders. ²
• Reels and tapes designed specifically for video recording/reproducing equipment. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	5835	Sound Recording and Reproducing Equipment
PSC	5895	Miscellaneous Communication Equipment
PSC	5820	Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne
PSC	5830	Intercommunication and Public Address Systems, Except Airborne

Source: PSC Manual, Group 58 descriptions. ²

Borderline classifications and exclusions

• Photographic equipment is excluded; such items are classified in photographic PSCs rather than under 5836. ²
• ADP/computer monitors are excluded from 5836 and are classified with information technology/ADP equipment, not as video recording/reproducing equipment. ²
• Video equipment that includes radio transmitters/receivers is excluded from 5836 and placed in the more specific communications classes within Group 58. ²

Companion service PSCs often paired with video equipment buys

• H358 — Inspection: Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment. ²
• K058 — Modification of Equipment: Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment. ²
• L058 — Technical Representative: Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What exactly falls under PSC 5836?

  • PSC 5836 includes electronic video monitors, televisions, cameras, printers, and recorders/reproducers used with communications equipment, plus cleaners, splicers, rewinders, reels, and tapes designed for such equipment. Photographic-type equipment and ADP/computer monitors are excluded by definition. ²

• How does PSC 5836 differ from PSC 5835?

  • 5836 covers video recording/reproducing equipment, while 5835 covers sound recording/reproducing equipment. Select the class that best matches the predominant product being purchased per the PSC Manual’s scope and notes. ²

• Are video tapes and reels included in PSC 5836?

  • Yes. Reels and tapes designed for use with video recording/reproducing equipment are explicitly included within 5836. Items intended for photographic applications belong in photographic PSCs, not in 5836. ²

• Where should ADP/computer monitors be coded?

  • ADP-type computer monitors are excluded from 5836. They should be coded with information technology/ADP equipment rather than as video recording/reproducing equipment in Group 58. Always follow the PSC Manual’s exclusions for proper placement. ²

• How are PSCs used in FPDS reporting?

  • PSCs identify what was bought on each contract action in FPDS. The PSC Manual is the controlling reference for selecting the correct PSC and outlines reporting context used across federal systems including SAM and FPDS data elements. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 5836 overview
• Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual landing page (current index and downloads). ¹
• PSC Manual (April 2024) — Group 58 descriptions, including PSC 5836 notes, inclusions, and exclusions. ²

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual — Acquisition.gov index page. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. PSC Manual April 2024 (PDF) — Group 58 and PSC 5836 definitions and notes. https://login.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202024.pdf