PSC 6140

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system standardizes how the U.S. federal government classifies what it buys so contract actions can be tracked, analyzed, and reported across systems such as FPDS and SAM. PSCs are governed through the PSC Manual published on Acquisition.gov and are used to indicate “what” was purchased on each reported action. ¹

PSC 6140 designates Batteries, Rechargeable. The PSC Manual places it in Federal Supply Group 61 (Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment) and defines the class with “Includes: Rechargeable Cells and Batteries.” Adjacent classes provide scope boundaries for chargers, nonrechargeable batteries, and battery hardware. ¹

What this PSC covers

• Rechargeable cells and rechargeable batteries as product items. ¹
• Items within Federal Supply Group 61 (Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment). ¹
• Battery products intended for recharging and reuse rather than single-use disposal. Not specified by official sources ¹
• Classification is recorded in FPDS as the “Product or Service Code” for the predominant item on the action. ¹
• Nonrechargeable batteries are covered under PSC 6135, not PSC 6140. ¹
• Battery charging equipment is categorized under PSC 6130 (nonrotating) or PSC 6125 (rotating), not PSC 6140. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	6135	Batteries, Nonrechargeable
PSC	6130	Converters, Electrical, Nonrotating (Includes complete battery charging equipment)
PSC	6160	Miscellaneous Battery Retaining Fixtures, Liners and Ancillary Items
NAICS	335911	Storage Battery Manufacturing

Scope boundaries and common exclusions

• Nonrechargeable/primary cells and batteries are coded under PSC 6135. ¹
• Battery chargers are not in PSC 6140; use PSC 6130 (nonrotating) or PSC 6125 (rotating), both of which explicitly “include complete battery charging equipment.” ¹
• Battery boxes, covers, racks, retainers, and trays fall under PSC 6160. ¹
• Fuel cell power units and components are excluded; they are categorized under PSC 6116, with explicit exclusions of PSC 6135 and PSC 6140. ¹

Environmental reporting in FPDS

• FPDS collects environmental attributes in data element 8L (e.g., energy-efficient, biobased, environmentally preferable) alongside the PSC selection. Agencies select attributes based on the predominant product or service on the action. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What does PSC 6140 include?
  PSC 6140 covers rechargeable cells and batteries. It resides in Federal Supply Group 61 and is explicitly described in the PSC Manual with “Includes: Rechargeable Cells and Batteries.” ¹

• Where are battery chargers coded?
  Battery charging equipment is not part of PSC 6140. The PSC Manual places complete battery charging equipment in PSC 6130 (nonrotating) and PSC 6125 (rotating). ¹

• Which NAICS codes commonly align with PSC 6140 awards?
  FPDS examples show awards using PSC 6140 paired with NAICS 335911 (Storage Battery Manufacturing). Such pairings reflect what was produced (NAICS) and what was bought (PSC). ²

• Are specific chemistries (e.g., lithium-ion, nickel-metal hydride) specified under PSC 6140?
  Not specified by official sources beyond the class including “rechargeable cells and batteries.” Assignments are based on rechargeability rather than chemistry. ¹

• How do environmental attributes apply to battery buys coded PSC 6140?
  Environmental attributes (e.g., energy-efficient, environmentally preferable) are reported in FPDS data element 8L and selected based on the predominant product on the award; these attributes are tracked independently of the PSC code itself. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 6140 overview
• PSC Manual (current) — Acquisition.gov. ¹
• Product and Service Code Manual landing page — Acquisition.gov. ⁴
• FPDS ezSearch example results showing PSC 6140 paired with NAICS 335911. ²
• NAICS 335911 definition — U.S. Census Bureau. ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF). https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. FPDS.gov — ezSearch sample results with PSC 6140 and NAICS 335911. https://www.fpds.gov/ezsearch/search.do?indexName=awardfull&q=0284+9700++CONTRACTING_OFFICE_NAME%3A%22DLA+TROOP+SUPPORT%22+CONTRACTING_OFFICE_NAME%3A%22DLA+LAND+AND+MARITIME%22+PRINCIPAL_NAICS_CODE%3A%22335911%22+TREASURY_ACCOUNT_SYMBOL%3A%22974930%22+PRINCIPAL_NAICS_CODE%3A%22335911%22&s=FPDS&templateName=1.5.3
3. U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS 335911 Storage Battery Manufacturing (Section 31–33). https://www.census.gov/naics/resources/archives/sect31-33.html
4. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (landing page). https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual