PSC 5996
Overview
The Product and Service Code (PSC) system is a governmentwide taxonomy used to classify what the federal government buys, supporting reporting and analytics in systems such as FPDS and informing category management. PSCs are governed and updated through the PSC Manual maintained by GSA. 1
PSC 5996 — AMPLIFIERS — is a product code in Group 59 (Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components). It covers standalone electronic amplifier end items, including audio, radio-frequency, video, operational, power, magnetic, complementary, and general signal amplifiers. It excludes multi-function combinations (e.g., amplifier-detectors or amplifier-mixers) and microcircuit devices. 1
What this PSC covers
- Standalone electronic amplifier end items identified as the predominant deliverable on a contract action. 1
- Audio amplifiers and complementary amplifier units used in electronic systems. 1
- Radio-frequency (RF) and signal amplifiers for amplification of electrical signals. 1
- Video amplifiers for imaging and display signal chains. 1
- Operational amplifiers (op-amps) and power amplifier units sold as end items. 1
- Magnetic amplifiers and other amplifier forms explicitly listed in the PSC Manual. 1
Related NAICS and PSC codes
| Type | Code | Descriptor |
|---|---|---|
| PSC | 5985 | Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| PSC | 5995 | Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment |
| PSC | 5998 | Electrical and Electronic Assemblies, Boards, Cards, and Associated Hardware |
| PSC | 5999 | Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components |
Source: PSC Manual April 2025. 1
Includes and excludes from the PSC Manual
- Includes: audio amplifiers; complementary amplifiers; operational amplifiers; power amplifiers; RF amplifiers; signal amplifiers; video amplifiers; magnetic amplifiers. 1
- Excludes: multi-function items such as amplifier-detector and amplifier-mixer combinations; microcircuit devices (classified elsewhere). 1
Adjacent service actions relevant to amplifiers
- Installation under N059 (Installation of Equipment—Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components). 1
- Maintenance/repair under J059 (Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment—Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components). 1
- Modification under K059. 1
- Technical representative services under L059. 1
- Lease/rental under W059. 1
Frequently asked questions
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What exactly does PSC 5996 include?
It covers electronic amplifier end items, including audio, RF, video, operational, power, magnetic, complementary, and general signal amplifiers. It does not include multi-function combinations (e.g., amplifier-detector, amplifier-mixer) or microcircuit devices. 1 -
How is PSC 5996 different from PSC 5998 or PSC 5962?
PSC 5996 is for amplifier end items. PSC 5998 covers electronic assemblies, boards, and cards, while PSC 5962 covers electronic microcircuits; amplifier functions embedded as microcircuits fall under PSC 5962, not PSC 5996. 1 -
Are installation or repair services for amplifiers coded under PSC 5996?
No. Use adjacent service PSCs: N059 for installation, J059 for maintenance/repair, K059 for modification, and L059 for technical representative services. 1 -
Does PSC 5996 map to specific NAICS codes?
Not specified by official sources. 2 -
Are amplifier-detector or amplifier-mixer units in scope for PSC 5996?
No. Multi-function items such as amplifier-detector or amplifier-mixer combinations are explicitly excluded from PSC 5996 and should be classified under the appropriate alternative code based on their predominant function. 1
Useful resources
- G2X — PSC 5996 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/5996
- PSC Manual (April 2025 edition) — governing definitions and includes/excludes. 1
- Product and Service Code Manual index — authoritative landing page for current/archived manuals. 2
- SAM.gov help: searching contract opportunities by NAICS or PSC. 3
References
- Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF). https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf
- Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (index). https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
- SAM.gov — Help topics for Contract Opportunities (includes “Search by NAICS or PSC”). https://sam.gov/help
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