PSC 8945

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a standardized taxonomy the U.S. federal government uses to classify what is being bought, enabling consistent reporting, analysis, and spend management across acquisition systems such as FPDS and resources integrated through SAM. PSC maintenance and definitions are published in the Product and Service Codes Manual managed on Acquisition.gov. ¹

8945 designates “Food, Oils and Fats” within Federal Supply Group (FSG) 89, Subsistence. In federal reporting, 8945 is selected when the predominant supply being purchased consists of edible oils and fats, following PSC Manual guidance to code the principal product on the action reported to FPDS. The manual lists 8945 by title within Group 89 alongside its adjacent food classes. ¹

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC 8945 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8945
• G2X — PSC 8940 Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8940
• G2X — PSC 8950 Condiments and Related Products: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8950

What this PSC covers

• Food-grade oils and edible fats supplies classified under the Subsistence group. ¹
• Actions where edible oils/fats are the predominant product being procured, per PSC coding guidance. ¹
• Placement within Group 89 (Subsistence), distinct from fuels/lubricants in Group 91. ¹
• Intended usage scope (e.g., routine food supply and distribution across defense and civilian agencies): Not specified by official sources ¹
• Boundary note: dietetic/specialty formulations are classified in 8940 per the Group 89 note. ¹
• Related food classes in the same group include 8950 and 8920. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	8940	Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations 1
PSC	8950	Condiments and Related Products 1
PSC	8920	Bakery and Cereal Products 1

Coding guidance and boundary notes

• Predominant product rule: when a buy includes multiple items, select the PSC for the item representing the largest share of the action; apply this rule when determining if 8945 is the correct class. ¹
• Group 89 note: items prepared specifically for dietetic use fall under 8940; non-dietetic foods with similar names are classed elsewhere in Group 89. ¹
• FAR context: FAR 2.101 provides definitions relevant to supply acquisitions (e.g., “end product,” “manufactured end product”); it does not direct PSC selection—use the PSC Manual for coding. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What does PSC 8945 represent?
  • It is the PSC for “Food, Oils and Fats,” part of FSG 89 (Subsistence). It is used in FPDS reporting when edible oils/fats are the predominant supply on the contractual action, per PSC Manual coding guidance. ¹ See also on G2X: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8945
• How is PSC 8945 different from PSC 8940?
  • Group 89 includes a note that dietetic/specialty foods are classified in 8940. Non-dietetic foods with similar names are classified in other Group 89 classes such as 8945. ¹
• When should edible oils be coded under 8945 versus fuel or lubricant classes?
  • 8945 is within the Subsistence group for food items. Petroleum-based fuels and lubricants reside in Group 91, which is separate from food supplies; select based on the item’s nature and the predominant product rule. ¹
• Are specific examples (e.g., olive oil, shortening) listed for 8945?
  • Not specified by official sources ¹. The PSC Manual lists the class title but does not enumerate example items or “includes/excludes” for 8945.
• Does FAR treat PSC 8945 differently for “manufactured end product” definitions?
  • FAR 2.101 defines terms like “end product” and “manufactured end product,” but it does not create PSC-specific coding rules or special treatment for 8945. Always apply PSC selection per the PSC Manual. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 8945: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8945
• Product and Service Codes Manual (April 2025), Section D (Products), Group 89 listing. ¹
• Acquisition.gov PSC Manual library (current and archived versions). ³
• FAR 2.101 Definitions (key terms for supply acquisitions). ²

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Codes Manual, April 2025 (PDF). https://login.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. Acquisition.gov — FAR 2.101 Definitions. https://origin-www.acquisition.gov/far/2.101
3. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual page. https://login.acquisition.gov/psc-manual/all