PSC 6510

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is the U.S. government’s standardized taxonomy for identifying the products, services, and R&D being procured, supporting consistent reporting and analysis of contract actions in FPDS and related acquisition systems. The PSC Manual governs how agencies select and report PSCs in federal procurement data. ¹

PSC 6510—Surgical Dressing Materials—covers consumable materials used for wound care and surgical applications. The PSC Manual specifies that this class includes bandages, compresses, dressings, gauze, pads, sponges, and impregnated surgical dressing materials; it is used when these items are the predominant product being purchased. ¹

See also on G2X:

• PSC 6510
• PSC 6515
• PSC 6532

What this PSC covers

• Bandages for clinical and surgical use. ¹
• Compresses intended for wound care. ¹
• Wound dressings (general surgical dressings). ¹
• Medical gauze materials. ¹
• Absorbent pads for surgical or clinical use. ¹
• Surgical sponges. ¹
• Impregnated surgical dressing materials. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	6515	Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
PSC	6532	Hospital and Surgical Clothing and Related Special Purpose Items
PSC	6530	Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies

Reporting and data considerations

• In FPDS, the PSC is reported in element 8A and should reflect the predominant product or service within the action; environmental attributes (e.g., biobased) are reported via element 8L when applicable. ¹

DoD coordinated acquisition note

• Under DFARS PGI coordinated acquisition, FSC 6510 (Surgical Dressing Materials) is assigned to DLA Troop Support (DSCP) as the integrated material manager for DoD purchasing coordination. ³

Frequently asked questions

• What items are included under PSC 6510?
  PSC 6510 includes bandages, compresses, dressings, gauze, pads, sponges, and impregnated surgical dressing materials, as specified in the PSC Manual. ¹

• How does PSC 6510 differ from PSC 6515?
  PSC 6510 covers consumable surgical dressing materials, whereas PSC 6515 covers medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies such as anesthesia apparatus and respirators. See also on G2X: PSC 6515. ¹

• Is there an official NAICS mapping for PSC 6510?
  Not specified by official sources ².

• Who manages DoD coordinated buys for items under PSC 6510?
  DFARS PGI 208.7006 assigns FSC 6510 to DLA Troop Support (DSCP) for coordinated acquisition responsibilities. ³

• How are environmental attributes handled for PSC 6510 purchases?
  Environmental attributes (e.g., biobased, energy efficient, environmentally preferable) are reported in FPDS element 8L when applicable; the PSC itself remains 6510 when dressings are the predominant product. See also on G2X: PSC 6510. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 6510
• Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual — April 2025 edition (PDF). ¹
• PSC Manual landing page (current and archives). ²
• DFARS PGI 208.7006 — Coordinated acquisition assignments. ³
• FPDS help index for ezSearch and reporting guidance. ⁴

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual, April 2025 (PDF). https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual page. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
3. Acquisition.gov — PGI Part 208.7006 Coordinated acquisition assignments. https://www.acquisition.gov/dfarspgi/pgi-part-208-required-sources-supplies-and-services
4. FPDS.gov — ezSearch Help Index. https://www.fpds.gov/help/index.jsp