PSC 8955
Overview
The Product Service Code (PSC) is the federal government’s standardized classification used across FPDS and SAM.gov to identify what products and services are purchased, enabling consistent tracking, analysis, and reporting of spend. PSCs are governed by GSA’s Product and Service Code Manual, which agencies use to select the predominant product or service for each contract action. 1
PSC 8955 — Coffee, Tea, and Cocoa — is a product class within Group 89 (Subsistence). The PSC Manual lists this class with examples that include Postum, yerba mate, and chicory; agencies apply 8955 in FPDS to classify procurements for these items and closely related coffee/tea/cocoa beverage ingredients. 1
What this PSC covers
- Coffee products and coffee substitutes (e.g., Postum, chicory). 1
- Tea products and related herbal infusions (e.g., yerba mate). 1
- Cocoa and cocoa-based beverage ingredients. 1
- Items categorized under Subsistence Group 89, Class 8955. 1
- Use in FPDS to identify the predominant product purchased when the requirement centers on coffee, tea, or cocoa. 1
- Additional inclusions or exclusions beyond the PSC Manual examples: Not specified by official sources 1.
Related NAICS and PSC codes
| Type | Code | Descriptor |
|---|---|---|
| PSC | 8950 | Condiments and Related Products |
| PSC | 8960 | Beverages, Nonalcoholic |
| PSC | 8925 | Sugar, Confectionery, and Nuts |
| PSC | 8940 | Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations |
Source: PSC Manual (April 2025). 1
Scope notes and inclusions
Per the PSC Manual, 8955 includes Postum, yerba mate, and chicory as examples within the coffee/tea/cocoa class. No additional scope clarifications or exclusions are provided for this class in the Manual. Not specified by official sources 1.
Compliance context: Nonavailable articles (Buy American Act)
FAR 25.104 lists specific items determined nonavailable domestically, including cocoa beans, coffee (raw or green bean), and tea in bulk. This list is updated periodically and informs Buy American applicability for covered items; agencies rely on FAR Subpart 25.1 and the nonavailability determinations in planning. 2
DoD coordinated acquisition note
DFARS PGI 208.7006 assigns “subsistence” commodity management and procurement responsibilities to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, which includes classes covering coffee, tea, and cocoa within the subsistence family. 3
Frequently asked questions
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What exactly does PSC 8955 cover?
PSC 8955 is “Coffee, Tea, and Cocoa” under Group 89 (Subsistence). The PSC Manual lists examples including Postum, yerba mate, and chicory, but does not provide additional inclusions or exclusions. 1 -
Does PSC 8955 include herbal infusions and substitutes?
Yes. The Manual’s examples include yerba mate and chicory, which are treated as tea/coffee substitutes within the class. Other specific products beyond those examples are not specified by official sources. 1 -
When should 8960 be used instead of 8955?
The Manual titles 8960 as “Beverages, Nonalcoholic” (examples: soft drinks, ice) and 8955 as “Coffee, Tea, and Cocoa.” Treatment of ready-to-drink coffee or tea is not specified by official sources. 1 -
Do Buy American nonavailability determinations affect coffee, tea, and cocoa buys?
FAR 25.104 lists cocoa beans, coffee (raw/green), and tea in bulk as nonavailable items. These determinations can affect sourcing and country-of-origin considerations; contracting officials apply FAR Subpart 25.1 with the current nonavailability list. 2
Useful resources
- G2X — PSC 8955: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8955
- Product and Service Code Manual (April 2025 edition, PDF). https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
- FAR 25.104 — Nonavailable articles. https://www.acquisition.gov/far/25.104
- DFARS PGI 208.7006 — Coordinated acquisition assignments (subsistence/DLA Troop Support). https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/pgi/PGI-208.7006-Coordinated-acquisition-assignments
References
- Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual, April 2025 Edition (Acquisition.gov), Section D—Product Codes (Group 89; Class 8955). https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
- FAR 25.104 Nonavailable articles (Acquisition.gov). https://www.acquisition.gov/far/25.104
- DFARS PGI 208.7006 Coordinated acquisition assignments (Acquisition.gov). https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/pgi/PGI-208.7006-Coordinated-acquisition-assignments
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