PSC 5995

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is a governmentwide taxonomy used to classify what the federal government buys, supporting consistent reporting and analysis in FPDS and SAM, and maintained through the PSC Manual. Agencies assign a single PSC to each contract action to indicate the predominant product or service purchased, enabling spend tracking, category management, and policy reporting. ¹

PSC 5995 covers cable, cord, and wire assemblies for communication equipment and related components. Per the PSC Manual, it includes cable/cord/wire assemblies and wiring harness sets used on or with equipment in Groups 58, 59, and 70; excludes fiber‑optic cable assemblies (classified under 6020); and routes multi‑application or specially designed items for other groups to 6150 or the next higher classifiable assembly. ¹

What this PSC covers

• Cable, cord, wire assemblies, and wiring harness sets used on or with equipment in PSC Groups 58, 59, and 70. ¹
• Communication‑equipment cable/cord assemblies associated with components in Groups 58 and 59, rather than bulk wire or cable stock. ¹
• Wiring harness sets for radios, telecommunication gear, and electronic components within Groups 58 and 59. ¹
• Items for non‑58/59/70 equipment that are multi‑application are classified in 6150; specially designed items are classified with their next higher classifiable assembly. ¹
• Excludes fiber‑optic cable assemblies and harnesses, which are placed in 6020 within Group 60 (Fiber Optic). ¹
• Bulk electrical wire and cable are placed in 6145 and specifically exclude communication cable assemblies that belong in 5995. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type | Code | Descriptor

• | - | - PSC | 6145 | Wire and Cable, Electrical — bulk wire/cable only; excludes communication cable assemblies (those belong in 5995). ¹ PSC | 6150 | Miscellaneous Electric Power and Distribution Equipment — includes multi‑application power/distribution cord sets; used when 5995 scope does not apply. ¹ PSC | 6020 | Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies and Harnesses — fiber‑optic assemblies used for communication/data transmission. ¹ PSC | 5985 | Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment — includes transmission lines and related antenna equipment. ¹

DoD materiel management context

Under DFARS Coordinated Acquisition, FSC 5995 is assigned to DLA’s Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR) for integrated materiel management, indicating DLA as the wholesale manager for DoD requirements in this class. This assignment is listed alongside related FSCs such as 5985 and 6145. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What items are included in PSC 5995?
  PSC 5995 includes cable, cord, and wire assemblies and wiring harness sets used with communication equipment and electronic components in Groups 58, 59, and 70. It excludes fiber‑optic cable assemblies, which are coded under 6020. ¹

• How should fiber‑optic cable assemblies be coded?
  Fiber‑optic cable assemblies and harnesses are not part of PSC 5995. They belong in PSC 6020 within Group 60, which covers fiber‑optic conductors, cables, and assemblies for communications and data transmission. ¹

• What is the difference between PSC 5995 and PSC 6145?
  PSC 6145 covers bulk electrical wire and cable and explicitly excludes communication cable assemblies. Those assemblies are placed in PSC 5995. ¹

• How are cable assemblies coded when used with equipment outside Groups 58, 59, or 70?
  If multi‑application, use PSC 6150. If specially designed for another group, classify with the next higher classifiable assembly rather than 5995. ¹

• Who manages PSC 5995 items for DoD?
  DFARS PGI identifies FSC 5995 as assigned to DSCR (a DLA center) for coordinated acquisition and integrated materiel management of these items across DoD. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 5995 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/5995
• PSC Manual (April 2025 edition), official definitions, scope notes, and FPDS reporting guidance. ¹
• DFARS PGI 208.70 Coordinated Acquisition — assignment listing showing FSC 5995 to DSCR. ²
• PSC Manual library index and SOP materials. ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF): https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf
2. Acquisition.gov — PGI 208.70 Coordinated Acquisition (assignment tables): https://www.acquisition.gov/dfarspgi/pgi-208.70-coordinated-acquisition
3. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual document library: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual