PSC 6520

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system categorizes what the U.S. government buys so awards can be consistently recorded in FPDS and analyzed in SAM and other reporting. PSCs identify the predominant product or service on each action and are maintained through the official PSC Manual issued by GSA. ¹

PSC 6520 covers Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. The PSC Manual specifies that 6520 includes dental engines, dental laboratory equipment, operating chairs, orthodontic appliances, prosthetic teeth, dental metals and abrasives, and dental laboratory furniture. Agencies use this product PSC to classify procurements of dental devices and material inputs rather than imaging systems or clinical services. ¹

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC 6520 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/6520
• Related PSC: 6515 — Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
• Related PSC: 6525 — Imaging Equipment and Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary

What this PSC covers

• Dental engines and powered drives used in clinical and laboratory settings. ¹
• Dental laboratory equipment for fabrication and finishing of restorations and appliances. ¹
• Dental operating chairs for patient positioning in dental procedures. ¹
• Orthodontic appliances and components. ¹
• Prosthetic teeth and related consumables. ¹
• Dental metals and abrasives for restorative and laboratory use. ¹
• Dental laboratory furniture purpose-built for dental fabrication workflows. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	6515	Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
PSC	6525	Imaging Equipment and Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary
PSC	6530	Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies
PSC	6540	Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
NAICS	339114	Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
NAICS	423450	Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

Associated service PSCs for lifecycle support

• J065 — Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment: Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies. ¹
• N065 — Installation of Equipment: Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies. ¹
• W065 — Lease or Rental of Equipment: Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies. ¹
• H165 — Quality Control: Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What items are specifically included under PSC 6520? The PSC Manual lists dental engines, dental laboratory equipment, operating chairs, orthodontic appliances, prosthetic teeth, dental metals and abrasives, and dental laboratory furniture as included items under 6520. ¹
  See also on G2X: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/6520

• Are dental imaging systems coded under PSC 6520? No. Medical, dental, and veterinary imaging systems (e.g., X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, OCT) and related imaging supplies fall under 6525, not 6520. ¹
  See also on G2X: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/6525

• How should maintenance or installation of dental equipment be coded? Use service PSCs: J065 for maintenance/repair, N065 for installation, and W065 for leasing or rental of equipment. These are distinct from product PSC 6520. ¹

• Where are official descriptions for PSC 6520 maintained? Official definitions and inclusions are maintained in the PSC Manual library on Acquisition.gov, with the current edition providing authoritative coverage and scope notes. ²

• Does PSC 6520 fall under VA Federal Supply Schedule coverage? VA Federal Supply Schedule contracts cover medical, dental, pharmacy, and veterinary equipment and supplies within Federal Supply Classification Group 65, which encompasses the 65xx product PSCs, including 6520. ³

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 6520: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/6520
• Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual (April 2025 edition). ¹
• Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual library (current and archives). ²
• VAAR 808.001-70 — VA Federal Supply Schedule definition (Group 65 coverage). ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov. Product and Service Code 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 library. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
3. Acquisition.gov. VAAR 808.001-70 Definitions. https://www.acquisition.gov/vaar/808.001-70-definitions