PSC 5965

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is the federal government’s standard taxonomy for classifying what is bought on contract actions, enabling consistent reporting in FPDS/SAM and analysis across agencies. Codes and definitions are maintained in the official PSC Manual and selected as the “Product or Service Code” data element for each action. ¹
PSC 5965 is a product class in Federal Supply Group 59 for “Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers.” Agencies use this code when the predominant items purchased are audio transducers and related assemblies, rather than complete communications end items classified elsewhere. The class title defines scope; where detailed includes/excludes are not provided, apply the descriptors and group notes for boundaries. ¹

What this PSC covers

• Headsets used with electronic or communications equipment. ¹
• Telephone-style handsets and similar transducer assemblies. ¹
• Microphones of various types for audio input. ¹
• Loudspeakers/speakers for audio output. ¹
• Items under PSC 5965 are categorized within Group 59, Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components. ¹
• Specific “Includes/Excludes” notes for PSC 5965: Not specified by official sources. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Related PSC classes from the same Federal Supply Group that are commonly adjacent to audio-component buys are listed for boundary clarity. ¹

Reporting and classification notes

• In FPDS, the PSC is data element 8A; select the code based on the predominant product or service on the action. ¹
• Environmental/attribute reporting is captured in data element 8L (e.g., energy efficient, biobased, environmentally preferable) and is recorded separately from the PSC. ¹
• Group 59 carries a general note clarifying that specialty mounting hardware may be included when specifically designed for components in this group; standard fasteners are excluded to their own classes. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What products are included under PSC 5965?
  PSC 5965 covers headsets, handsets, microphones, and speakers used with electronic or communications equipment. Use this class when these items are the predominant deliverables, not complete radios or systems that belong under other PSCs. ¹

• Is there an official government NAICS crosswalk for PSC 5965?
  Not specified by official sources. The PSC Manual defines PSCs and how they are applied in FPDS but does not publish a PSC-to-NAICS mapping. Agencies typically determine NAICS separately based on principal purpose and industry definitions. ¹

• How to distinguish PSC 5965 from nearby classes like amplifiers or antennas?
  Assign audio transducers (headsets, handsets, microphones, speakers) to PSC 5965. Standalone signal amplifiers fall under PSC 5996; antennas and waveguides are PSC 5985. Choose the PSC matching the predominant item on the action. ¹

• Where is the authoritative definition and current dataset for PSCs?
  GSA publishes the current PSC Manual (PDF/XLSX) on Acquisition.gov and maintains the PSC data used in FPDS/SAM. The April 2025 edition is the latest available on Acquisition.gov. ¹

• Is there an API to search PSC definitions?
  Yes. GSA’s SAM.gov Public PSC API provides programmatic access to PSC data for search and integration, including code titles, definitions, and status flags. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 5965 overview
• Product and Service Codes Manual (April 2025 edition), Acquisition.gov. ¹
• PSC Manual document library (current and archives), Acquisition.gov. ³
• SAM.gov Public PSC API documentation (Open GSA). ²

References

1. Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual, April 2025 Edition, Acquisition.gov. https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. SAM.gov PSC Public API, Open GSA. https://open.gsa.gov/api/PSC-Public-API/
3. PSC Manual document library (current and archives), Acquisition.gov. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual/all