PSC 8310

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a governmentwide taxonomy that classifies what the U.S. government buys, supporting consistent entry in FPDS/SAM and standardized reporting through the PSC Manual maintained on Acquisition.gov. Agencies assign a single PSC to each action based on the predominant deliverable to enable spend analysis and oversight. ¹

PSC https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8310 denotes “Yarn and Thread” within Federal Supply Group 83 (Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel and Shoe Findings, Tents and Flags). The PSC Manual lists the class as “8310 Yarn and Thread” without additional inclusions or exclusions; related classes in Group 83 (e.g., https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8305 Textile Fabrics, https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8315 Notions and Apparel Findings) help delineate boundaries. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC 8310 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8310
• G2X — PSC 8305 (Textile Fabrics): https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8305
• G2X — PSC 8315 (Notions and Apparel Findings): https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8315

What this PSC covers

• Purchases where the predominant deliverable is yarn. ²
• Purchases where the predominant deliverable is thread. ²
• Actions coded to Group 83 for textile materials, distinguished from finished fabrics (https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8305). ²
• Supplies distinct from notions/apparel findings (e.g., buttons, sewing kits) that are categorized under https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8315, not https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8310. ²
• Coding should follow the FPDS rule to select the PSC that reflects the predominant product in the transaction. ²
• Specific fiber types or use cases for https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8310 are not detailed in the PSC Manual. Not specified by official sources. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Selected related product codes in FSC Group 83 per the PSC Manual. ²

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8305	Textile Fabrics
PSC	https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8315	Notions and Apparel Findings
PSC	https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8340	Tents and Tarpaulins
PSC	https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8415	Clothing, Special Purpose

DoD domestic sourcing (Berry Amendment)

DoD acquisitions of clothing and “the materials and components thereof,” including fibers, yarns, and fabrics, are generally restricted to domestic sources under DFARS 225.7002-1, unless an exception applies (e.g., qualifying country, de minimis, DNAD). This policy can affect buys coded under https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8310. ⁴

Coordinated acquisition assignment

Under DFARS PGI 208.7006 (coordinated acquisition), FSC https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8310 “Yarn and Thread” is assigned to DSCP (Defense Supply Center Philadelphia) as the DoD source of supply. This indicates DLA-managed sourcing responsibility for this class. ³

FPDS/SAM reporting note

In FPDS, the PSC is captured in data element 8A and must reflect the predominant product delivered. When yarn or thread is the primary item, https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8310 should be selected; when fabrics or notions predominate, codes such as https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8305 or https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8315 apply instead. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What does PSC 8310 include? PSC https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8310 is defined in the PSC Manual as “Yarn and Thread.” The manual does not provide further inclusions or exclusions for this class. ²

• How is 8310 different from 8305 and 8315? https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8305 covers textile fabrics; https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8315 covers notions and apparel findings (e.g., buttons, sewing kits). https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8310 is specifically for yarn and thread. ²

• Does the Berry Amendment apply to 8310 purchases? Yes. DFARS 225.7002-1 covers clothing and the materials and components thereof, including fibers, yarns, and fabrics; domestic sourcing applies unless an exception is met. Contracting personnel should confirm any applicable exceptions. ⁴

• Who manages coordinated acquisition for FSC 8310 within DoD? DFARS PGI 208.7006 lists FSC https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8310 “Yarn and Thread” under DSCP for coordinated acquisition responsibilities. ³

• Are specific fiber types or uses (e.g., cotton, wool, synthetic) defined for 8310? Not specified by official sources. The PSC Manual lists only the class title without further detail. ²

Useful resources

• Product and Service Code Manual (index): https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual ¹
• PSC Manual, April 2025 (PDF) — Group 83 and 8310 listing: https://origin-www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf ²
• DFARS PGI Part 208 — Required Sources of Supplies and Services (FSC 8310 assignment): https://www.acquisition.gov/dfarspgi/pgi-part-208-required-sources-supplies-and-services ³
• DFARS 225.7002-1 — Berry Amendment restrictions: https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/225.7002-1-restrictions ⁴
• FAR 25.104 — Nonavailable articles (includes hemp yarn): https://www.acquisition.gov/node/30325/printable/print ⁵

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (index): https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual, April 2025 (PDF): https://origin-www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
3. DFARS PGI Part 208 — Required Sources of Supplies and Services (FSC assignments): https://www.acquisition.gov/dfarspgi/pgi-part-208-required-sources-supplies-and-services
4. DFARS 225.7002-1 — Restrictions (Berry Amendment): https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/225.7002-1-restrictions
5. FAR 25.104 — Nonavailable articles: https://www.acquisition.gov/node/30325/printable/print