PSC 9160

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is a governmentwide taxonomy that classifies the supplies and services the U.S. federal government buys. Agencies report PSCs with each contract action in FPDS/SAM to support spend analysis, transparency, and management; the system and definitions are maintained in the official PSC Manual. ¹

PSC 9160 identifies “Miscellaneous Waxes, Oils, and Fats” within Group 91 (Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes). The PSC Manual specifies this class covers animal, vegetable, and petroleum waxes; lanolin; tallow; marine oils; coconut oil; soap stock; and essential oils (excluding USP/NF grades). Agencies use PSC 9160 when those materials are the predominant supply being procured, distinguishing it from lubricants and fuels that have their own PSCs. ²

What this PSC covers

• Animal, vegetable, and petroleum waxes used for industrial or general purposes. ²
• Wool grease (lanolin) and related derivatives. ²
• Tallow and other rendered fats for non-food applications. ²
• Marine oils and similar non-edible oils. ²
• Coconut oil when procured as a supply item, non-food grade. ²
• Soap stock and by‑product fatty materials. ²
• Essential oils that are not USP or NF pharmaceutical grades. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	9110	Fuels, Solid
PSC	9130	Liquid Propellants and Fuels, Petroleum Base
PSC	9140	Fuel Oils
PSC	9150	Oils and Greases: Cutting, Lubricating, and Hydraulic

Adjacent PSC boundaries (coding clarity)

• Lubricants, cutting oils, and hydraulic fluids fall under PSC 9150, not PSC 9160. ²
• Fuels and propellants are coded under PSC 9110, PSC 9130, or PSC 9140, not PSC 9160. ²
• Essential oils designated USP or NF grades are excluded from PSC 9160; the alternate PSC is not specified by official sources. ²

DoD coordinated acquisition assignment

Within DoD’s Coordinated Acquisition framework, PSC 9160 is assigned to DLA Troop Support (formerly DSCP) as the acquiring activity for this commodity group. This assignment guides interdepartmental purchasing responsibilities when DoD agencies require items in this class. ³

Environmental reporting considerations in FPDS

When reporting awards that use PSC 9160, agencies may also record environmental attributes in FPDS (e.g., “biobased”) if applicable. The PSC Manual defines the environmental attribute options and their use in FPDS data element 8L. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What products belong in PSC 9160?
  PSC 9160 covers miscellaneous waxes, oils, and fats, including animal/vegetable/petroleum waxes, lanolin, tallow, marine oils, coconut oil, soap stock, and non‑USP/NF essential oils. Use this class when these materials are the predominant supply being procured, not when the product functions primarily as a lubricant or fuel. ²

• How is PSC 9160 different from PSC 9150?
  PSC 9160 is for waxes, fats, and certain non‑edible oils, whereas PSC 9150 is specifically for lubricants, cutting oils, and hydraulic fluids. Select based on the product’s use: supply wax/fat/oil versus functional lubricating or hydraulic properties. ²

• Are USP/NF essential oils included in PSC 9160?
  No. The PSC Manual includes essential oils in PSC 9160 except when they are USP or NF grade. The Manual does not designate an alternate PSC for USP/NF essential oils. Not specified by official sources. ²

• Which DoD organization manages coordinated buys for PSC 9160?
  DLA Troop Support is the acquiring activity for PSC 9160 under the DFARS PGI coordinated acquisition assignments, guiding enterprise sourcing for this commodity class. ³

• Is there an official NAICS crosswalk for PSC 9160?
  An authoritative PSC‑to‑NAICS crosswalk specific to PSC 9160 is not provided by the PSC Manual or DFARS/PGI. Not specified by official sources. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 9160 page: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/9160
• Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual — document library (current and archives). ¹
• PSC Manual (April 2025 edition) — official definitions and Group 91 entries. ²
• DFARS PGI 208.7006 — Coordinated acquisition assignments (table includes PSC 9160). ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual landing page: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF): https://login.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
3. Acquisition.gov — DFARS PGI 208.7006 Coordinated acquisition assignments: https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/pgi/208.7006-coordinated-acquisition-assignments