PSC 6545

Overview

The Product Service Code system is a governmentwide taxonomy that categorizes what the U.S. government buys, supporting consistent reporting, search, and analysis across procurement systems such as FPDS and SAM.gov; codes are maintained in the PSC Manual. ¹
PSC 6545 covers “Replenishable Field Medical Sets, Kits, and Outfits,” a product class used when the requirement is the preconfigured medical set/kit itself rather than individual components. The PSC Manual also clarifies boundaries: kits logically classifiable in other Group 65 classes (e.g., insect sting kits, otoscope/ophthalmoscope sets, and in vitro diagnostic test kits) are excluded. ¹

What this PSC covers

• Replenishable, pre-assembled field medical sets, kits, and outfits procured as a single unit. ¹
• Medical materiel collections configured for operational field use and designed for resupply. ¹
• Assemblies that bundle consumables and instruments where the purchase is the set/kit rather than each item. ¹
• Mission- or role-specific medical kits used by deployed units, clinics, or response teams. ¹
• Replacement or refill packages acquired to maintain an existing field set/kit. ¹
• Excludes kits better classified elsewhere in Group 65, such as insect sting kits, otoscope and ophthalmoscope sets, or in vitro diagnostic test kits. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Boundaries and classification notes

• Use 6545 when the principal buy is a replenishable medical set/kit; if individual items predominate (e.g., stand‑alone instruments or dressings), classify under the specific product class (e.g., 6515 or 6510). ¹
• Kits specific to ophthalmic use fall under 6540, not 6545. ¹
• In vitro diagnostic test kits and reagents are excluded from 6545 and classified under 6550. ¹
• The PSC Manual instructs FPDS reporting to select the code based on the predominant product being purchased for the action. ¹

Agency usage context

• VA’s Federal Supply Schedule 65 II A lists Federal Supply Classes used for medical equipment and supplies, including FSC/PSC 6545, indicating typical schedule alignment for medical kits and sets. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What is PSC 6545 and when is it applied?
  PSC 6545 is for replenishable field medical sets, kits, and outfits. It is applied when the requirement is the configured set/kit as a whole; kits logically classifiable in other Group 65 classes are excluded. ¹

• How does PSC 6545 differ from PSC 6515 or PSC 6550?
  6515 covers medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies (individual items), while 6550 covers in vitro diagnostic substances and test kits; 6545 is specifically for replenishable field sets/kits not better classified in those classes. ¹

• Are “replenishable” and standard contents defined for PSC 6545?
  Not specified by official sources ¹

• How should mixed procurements (a kit plus stand-alone items) be coded?
  The PSC Manual directs coding to the predominant product for that action. If the value and purpose center on the kit, use 6545; if individual instruments or supplies predominate, use the applicable PSC (e.g., 6515, 6510). ¹

• Is 6545 used on VA medical supply schedules?
  VA’s Schedule 65 II A identifies FSC/PSC classes for covered medical categories and lists 6545 among them, showing schedule alignment for medical sets and kits. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 6545 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/6545
• Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual (April 2025 PDF). ¹
• VA — Federal Supply Schedule 65 II A (Medical Equipment & Supplies) overview page. ²

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (April 2025), Section D: Group 65 and FPDS reporting guidance. https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Schedule 65 II A (Medical Equipment & Supplies) Overview, FSC list. https://www.va.gov/opal/nac/fss/schedule65iia.asp