PSC 8040

Overview

The Product and Service Code (PSC) system is a governmentwide taxonomy used to classify the products, services, and research and development the U.S. federal government buys. PSCs support consistent reporting in federal procurement systems, spend analysis, and category management. The PSC Manual on Acquisition.gov provides authoritative definitions and guidance for use. ¹

PSC 8040 denotes adhesive products. It is a product PSC within the “80” family and is used when the predominant item purchased on a contract action is an adhesive, as reported in FPDS data element 8A (Product or Service Code). Environmental attributes, when applicable (e.g., biobased), are recorded separately under FPDS data element 8L. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC 8040
• G2X — PSC 8030
• G2X — PSC 8010

What this PSC covers

• Adhesive materials and compounds purchased as end products (e.g., supply buys), irrespective of packaging or form. ²
• Contract actions where adhesives are the predominant item of supply and must be coded to a single PSC for FPDS reporting. ²
• Product classification within the PSC Manual’s product code structure (distinct from service and R&D PSCs). ²
• Use across agencies for spend tracking and category management aligned to product buys. ¹
• Recording of any environmental attributes applicable to the adhesive products in FPDS element 8L, separate from the PSC itself. ²
• Specific inclusions/exclusions beyond the title: Not specified by official sources. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Not specified by official sources. ¹

Coding guidance highlights for PSC 8040

• Select PSC 8040 when adhesives are the predominant item on the action; if multiple items exist, code to the item representing the greatest share of the procurement. ²
• Do not use product PSCs for services (e.g., application or installation labor). Product, service, and R&D PSCs are distinct families in the PSC Manual—select based on “what was bought.” ²
• Environmental or sustainability attributes (e.g., biobased, environmentally preferable) are captured via FPDS element 8L and do not change the PSC selection. ²
• Follow the PSC Manual for updates to code definitions and activation/end-date status. ¹

Environmental and sustainable acquisition notes

FPDS supports capturing environmental attributes through data element 8L, “Recovered Materials/Environmental Attributes.” For supply buys under PSC 8040, agencies may indicate attributes such as biobased or environmentally preferable when applicable to the adhesive item(s) procured. This reporting is independent of the selected PSC code. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What does PSC 8040 represent?

  • PSC 8040 is the product PSC for adhesives. Agencies use it in FPDS (element 8A) when an award’s predominant item is an adhesive product. It applies to supply purchases regardless of form or packaging and is distinct from service or R&D PSCs. ²

• When should PSC 8040 be used versus a service PSC?

  • Use PSC 8040 for tangible adhesive supplies. If the action is primarily labor (e.g., application or installation services), use the appropriate service PSC instead. The PSC Manual separates product, service, and R&D codes; select based on the predominant nature of the purchase. ²

• Are NAICS crosswalks officially published for PSC 8040?

  • Not specified by official sources. Agencies sometimes create internal mappings for market research, but authoritative reporting hinges on the PSC Manual and FPDS rules. When in doubt, classify by the actual product purchased and confirm against the current PSC definitions. ¹

• How are environmental attributes handled for adhesive purchases under PSC 8040?

  • Environmental attributes (e.g., biobased, environmentally preferable) are recorded in FPDS element 8L and do not alter the PSC selection. The PSC continues to indicate the product purchased; attributes provide additional sustainability reporting separate from the code itself. ²

• Does PSC 8040 carry special thresholds, set-aside rules, or sourcing mandates?

  • Not specified by official sources. Governmentwide thresholds, set-asides, and socio-economic policies apply independently of the PSC unless a policy specifically targets a product or program. Always verify current FAR/agency supplements for any procurement-wide requirements. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 8040
• Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual landing page. ¹
• PSC Manual (April 2025 edition, current). ²
• PSC Manual archives (prior editions and spreadsheets). ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF): https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
3. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual Archives: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual/archives