PSC 9450

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is a standardized taxonomy the U.S. federal government uses to categorize what is being procured. PSCs are captured on contract actions in FPDS and referenced across acquisition systems such as SAM.gov, enabling consistent tracking, analysis, and reporting of spending. Codes and definitions are maintained through the official PSC Manual published by GSA. ¹

Per the PSC Manual, PSC 9450 identifies “Nonmetallic Scrap, Except Textile.” It sits within Group 94 (Nonmetallic Crude Materials) under Section D: Product Codes and is used when the predominant commodity on a contract action line is scrap material that is nonmetallic and not textile. Specific includes and excludes beyond the title are not listed. ¹

What this PSC covers

• Nonmetallic scrap commodities classified as products (Section D), excluding textile scrap by definition. ¹
• Use when scrap is the predominant commodity on the action line and the scrap is not metal or textile. ¹
• Applicability across nonmetallic material streams generated from manufacturing, maintenance, or disposition activities; specific examples are not specified by official sources. ¹
• Distinct from ferrous and nonferrous metal scrap, which are classified under other PSCs. ¹
• Can be combined with FPDS environmental attribute reporting when relevant to the predominant product on the action. ¹
• Title-level scope only; the manual does not provide an “Includes/Excludes” list for this class. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Selected related PSCs from the PSC Manual for boundary clarity. ¹

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	9670	Iron and Steel Scrap
PSC	9680	Nonferrous Scrap
PSC	9420	Fibers: Vegetable, Animal, and Synthetic
PSC	9440	Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products

Coding distinctions and boundary notes

• Use PSC 9450 for nonmetallic, non-textile scrap as a supply; use PSC 9670 for iron/steel scrap and PSC 9680 for nonferrous metal scrap. ¹
• The PSC Manual lists PSC 9450 under Group 94 (Nonmetallic Crude Materials), signaling commodity scrap rather than finished goods; detailed item examples are not provided. ¹
• FPDS captures the PSC in data element 8A; environmental attributes may be recorded in element 8L when applicable to the predominant product. ¹
• For Buy American/DFARS origin, scrap generated, collected, and prepared for processing in the United States is considered domestic. This principle can affect evaluations where scrap is part of deliverables. ³

Frequently asked questions

• What is PSC 9450?

  • PSC 9450 is the federal classification for “Nonmetallic Scrap, Except Textile,” a product (supply) code within Group 94 used to identify nonmetallic scrap commodities on contract actions. ¹

• How is PSC 9450 different from PSC 9670 or 9680?

  • Use PSC 9670 for iron and steel scrap and PSC 9680 for nonferrous metal scrap. Use PSC 9450 when the scrap is nonmetallic and not textile. ¹

• Are there official NAICS crosswalks for PSC 9450?

  • Not specified by official sources. The PSC Manual provides PSC definitions and groupings but does not publish an authoritative PSC-to-NAICS crosswalk. ²

• Where is the PSC recorded in federal reporting?

  • In FPDS, the PSC is recorded in data element 8A, and environmental attributes can be captured via data element 8L when appropriate. ¹

• How does Buy American treat scrap commodities?

  • DFARS guidance considers scrap to be domestic when it is generated, collected, and prepared for processing in the United States, which can influence origin determinations during evaluation. ³

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 9450 overview
• PSC Manual (April 2025 edition), Section D: Product Codes; Group 94 and class 9450. ¹
• Product and Service Code Manual landing page (Acquisition.gov). ²
• DFARS Part 225 (Foreign Acquisition) — treatment of scrap as domestic when generated/collected/prepared in the U.S. ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF). https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (current/all). https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual/all
3. Acquisition.gov — DFARS Part 225 (Foreign Acquisition); “Scrap generated, collected, and prepared for processing in the United States is considered domestic.” https://www.acquisition.gov/node/35338/printable/print