PSC 8455

Overview

The Product and Service Code (PSC) system classifies the goods and services the U.S. government buys so procurement data can be tracked, analyzed, and reported consistently across systems. PSCs are used in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) and maintained through the PSC Manual hosted on Acquisition.gov. ¹
PSC 8455 identifies “Badges and Insignia” within Federal Supply Group 84. Per the PSC Manual, this class covers only items worn or carried on the person and specifically excludes nonpersonal insignia. Agencies should use this PSC when the predominant deliverable is wearable or personally carried insignia or a badge, not display emblems. ²

See also on G2X:

• PSC 8455
• PSC 8465
• PSC 8470

What this PSC covers

• Personal-wear badges and insignia intended to be worn or carried by individuals. ²
• Wearable insignia that denote affiliation, authorization, or qualification when designed for personal wear. ²
• Identification badges intended for personal wear or carry (e.g., wallet/clip-on forms) rather than display. ²
• Uniform-oriented insignia when the item is designed to be worn on garments or headgear. ²
• Excludes nonpersonal insignia such as plaques or organizational display emblems. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	8450	Children’s and Infants’ Apparel and Accessories
PSC	8457	Jewelry
PSC	8465	Individual Equipment
PSC	8470	Armor, Personal

Adjacent coding boundaries

• Jewelry items for adornment fall under 8457; wearable protective gear under 8470; individual field equipment (e.g., belts, bags) under 8465; flags and pennants under 8345. ²
• Clothing (e.g., outerwear, underwear, footwear, accessories) is coded in 8405, 8410, 8415, 8420, 8425, or 8450, not in 8455. ²

DoD coordinated acquisition assignment

• Within DoD’s coordinated acquisition assignments, 8455 is assigned to DLA Troop Support as the integrated materiel manager for department-wide supply management of this class. ³

FPDS reporting notes

• In FPDS, PSC is recorded as data element 8A “Product or Service Code,” which must be a valid code from the PSC Manual. Select the PSC that best represents the predominant value of the award when reporting. ⁵

Frequently asked questions

• What exactly does PSC 8455 include?

  • It covers wearable or personally carried badges and insignia. The PSC Manual states the class includes only items worn or carried on the person and excludes nonpersonal insignia such as plaques or organizational display emblems. Use it when the deliverable is personal-wear insignia or badges. ²

• How is PSC 8455 different from PSC 8465 or PSC 8457?

  • 8455 is for wearable or carried insignia. 8465 covers individual equipment like belts, field packs, or cases, and 8457 covers jewelry items used for adornment. Each is a distinct class within Group 84 with nonoverlapping scope. ²

• Who manages DoD-wide sourcing for PSC 8455?

  • Under the PGI coordinated acquisition program, 8455 is assigned to DLA Troop Support, which serves as the integrated materiel manager and leads supply support across DoD for this PSC. Contracting officers should follow applicable coordinated acquisition procedures. ³

• Is PSC 8455 considered “clothing” for DFARS domestic sourcing restrictions?

  • DFARS PGI 225.7002-1 lists example clothing PSCs (e.g., 8405, 8450, 8475). 8455 is not listed among those examples. Applicability ultimately depends on the specific item and the governing statutory or regulatory rule. ⁴

• How is PSC 8455 captured in FPDS records?

  • Contracting offices enter the PSC in FPDS data element 8A, “Product or Service Code.” The FPDS data dictionary requires values to come from the PSC Manual and instructs selecting the PSC that represents the predominant contract value for accurate reporting and analytics. ⁵

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 8455 overview
• Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (landing page). ¹
• Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF). ²
• Acquisition.gov — PGI Part 208 coordinated acquisition assignments. ³
• Acquisition.gov — PGI 225.7002-1 restrictions (example clothing PSCs). ⁴

References

1. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
3. https://www.acquisition.gov/dfarspgi/208.70
4. https://www.acquisition.gov/dfarspgi/pgi-225.7002-1-restrictions
5. https://www.fpds.gov/wiki/index.php/V1.4_FPDS-NG_Data_Dictionary