PSC 5960

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is a governmentwide taxonomy used to classify products and services purchased across federal acquisitions. Agencies assign a PSC to each contract action to identify what was bought, enabling consistent reporting and analysis in systems such as the Federal Procurement Data System and supporting oversight via the PSC Manual maintained by GSA. ¹

Within this structure, PSC 5960 denotes “Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware.” The PSC Manual specifies that this class includes rectifying tubes, photoelectric tubes, and electron vibrator tubes, and excludes transistors, tube sockets, X-ray tubes, and all semiconductor devices and associated hardware. This code is selected when electron tube items are the predominant deliverable. ²

What this PSC covers

• Electron tubes and associated hardware as defined for federal procurement classification. ²
• Rectifying tubes used for electrical rectification. ²
• Photoelectric tubes for light-to-electric conversion. ²
• Electron vibrator tubes. ²
• Associated hardware for electron tubes, excluding sockets. ²
• Non-semiconductor tube items distinct from components covered under PSC 5961. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	5961	Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware
PSC	5950	Coils and Transformers
PSC	5955	Oscillators and Piezoelectric Crystals
PSC	5980	Optoelectronic Devices and Associated Hardware

Scope boundaries and exclusions

• PSC 5960 explicitly excludes transistors, tube sockets, X-ray tubes, and all semiconductor devices and associated hardware; such items are classified under other PSCs (e.g., PSC 5961 for semiconductors). ²

DoD supply management context

• For Department of Defense item management, FSC 5960 is assigned to Defense Supply Center Columbus (DLA Land and Maritime), indicating DLA oversight for this class of components. ³

FPDS reporting reminder

• The PSC is recorded in FPDS data element 8A and should reflect the predominant product or service purchased; environmental attributes are recorded separately under element 8L and do not change the PSC choice. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What exactly falls under PSC 5960?
  • PSC 5960 covers electron tubes and associated hardware, including rectifying tubes, photoelectric tubes, and electron vibrator tubes. It excludes transistors, tube sockets, X-ray tubes, and semiconductor devices. ²
• How is PSC 5960 different from PSC 5961?
  • PSC 5960 is for electron tubes; PSC 5961 is for semiconductor devices and their associated hardware. Select between them based on whether the items are vacuum/electron tubes or semiconductor components. ²
• Are tube sockets or X-ray tubes included in PSC 5960?
  • No. Tube sockets and X-ray tubes are specifically excluded from PSC 5960 by the PSC Manual and should be classified under other applicable PSCs. ²
• Who manages DoD supply responsibilities for FSC 5960 parts?
  • DoD assigns FSC 5960 to DLA Land and Maritime (Defense Supply Center Columbus) for integrated material management and procurement responsibilities. ³
• Is there an official government crosswalk from PSC 5960 to specific NAICS codes?
  • Not specified by official sources. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 5960 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/5960
• GSA Product and Service Code Manual landing page (current editions and tools). ¹
• PSC Manual April 2025 (official definitions and inclusions/exclusions). ²
• DFARS PGI listing of assigned supply managers, including FSC 5960. ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF), Section D: Product Codes — definitions for PSC 5960 and related classes: https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
3. DFARS PGI Part 208 — Required Sources of Supplies and Services (assignment table listing FSC 5960 managed by DSCC/DLA Land and Maritime): https://www.acquisition.gov/node/55759/printable/print