PSC 8910

Overview

The U.S. government uses Product Service Codes (PSCs) to consistently categorize purchases across contract actions. PSCs appear on Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) records and are governed by the PSC Manual maintained by GSA to support standardized reporting, analysis, and management of spend. ¹

PSC 8910 is the “Dairy Foods and Eggs” class within Group 89 (Subsistence). The PSC Manual lists examples for this class including ice cream, frozen custards, ice cream mixes, rennet, milk sherbets, and ices. Group 89 also states that items specifically prepared for dietetic use are classified under PSC 8940, not 8910. See related classes such as PSC 8905 (Meat, Poultry, and Fish), PSC 8915 (Fruits and Vegetables), and PSC 8920 (Bakery and Cereal Products) for non‑dietetic items outside the dairy and eggs scope. ¹

What this PSC covers

• Ice cream and frozen custards. ¹
• Ice cream mixes and bases. ¹
• Milk sherbets and ices. ¹
• Rennet used in dairy processing. ¹
• Eggs and egg products, consistent with the class title “Dairy Foods and Eggs.” ¹
• Subsistence-category dairy and egg items for government feeding and supply requirements. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Related PSCs in Group 89 per the PSC Manual. ¹

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	8905	Meat, Poultry, and Fish
PSC	8915	Fruits and Vegetables
PSC	8920	Bakery and Cereal Products
PSC	8940	Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations

Classification boundaries within Group 89

Group 89 carries an explicit boundary: subsistence items specifically prepared for dietetic use fall under PSC 8940. Non‑dietetic foods, even with the same approved item names as dietetic versions, are placed in classes other than 8940 (e.g., 8910, 8905, 8915, 8920) as appropriate. ¹

Reporting considerations in FPDS

The PSC Manual states the PSC is recorded in FPDS data element 8A and should reflect the predominant product when multiple items are purchased on one action. Environmental attributes, when applicable, are reported in FPDS data element 8L; the Manual reiterates the FAR definition that “biobased product” excludes food or feed. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What is the official definition of PSC 8910?
  PSC 8910 is “Dairy Foods and Eggs.” The PSC Manual lists examples under this class: ice cream, frozen custards, ice cream mixes, rennet, milk sherbets, and ices. ¹

• Are there specific exclusions for PSC 8910?
  The Manual provides includes for PSC 8910 but does not specify exclusions unique to this class. Group 89 contains a boundary note: items prepared for dietetic use are classified under PSC 8940. ¹

• Does PSC 8910 cover fresh milk or cheese?
  The class title is “Dairy Foods and Eggs,” but the Manual does not enumerate every dairy product. Agencies select the PSC based on the predominant product; use 8910 when the buy is principally dairy foods and eggs consistent with the class scope. Not specified by official sources. ¹

• How should a mixed food order be coded when it includes dairy and non‑dairy items?
  The PSC should reflect the predominant product for the action. For mixed orders, select the single PSC that best represents the main item or value share (e.g., 8910 if dairy/eggs predominate). ¹

• Is there an official NAICS crosswalk for PSC 8910 in the PSC Manual?
  Not specified by official sources. The PSC Manual provides definitions and governance but does not publish a NAICS mapping for PSC 8910. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 8910: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8910
• PSC Manual (April 2025 edition, PDF). ¹
• PSC Manual library and index page. ²

References

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