PSC 9670

Overview

The Product and Service Code (PSC) taxonomy is used across U.S. federal procurement systems (e.g., SAM and FPDS) to classify what is being purchased so agencies can analyze spend consistently. PSCs are maintained through the PSC Manual on Acquisition.gov and are selected at the contract-action level when reporting to FPDS for each award or modification. ¹

PSC 9670 is titled “Iron and Steel Scrap” in the FY 2025 PSC Manual. It sits within PSC Group 96 (Ores, Minerals, and Their Primary Products) and is used when iron and steel scrap is the predominant commodity for a contract action. The manual provides the class title but does not list additional inclusion or exclusion notes for this code. ²

What this PSC covers

• Iron and steel scrap as the predominant product for a contract action, recorded in FPDS as a product PSC. ¹
• Placement under PSC Group 96 (Ores, Minerals, and Their Primary Products). ²
• Use as the “what was bought” indicator in FPDS data element 8A for relevant actions. ¹
• Distinction from nonferrous scrap, which is coded under PSC 9680. ²
• Distinction from primary or semifinished iron/steel (ingots, billets, plate, shapes) coded under PSC 9640. ²
• Specific inclusions or exclusions beyond the class title: Not specified by official sources. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Related classes from the PSC Manual are shown below. ²

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	9640	Iron and Steel Primary and Semifinished Products
PSC	9680	Nonferrous Scrap
PSC	9450	Nonmetallic Scrap, Except Textile

Environmental reporting considerations

When reporting contract actions in FPDS, agencies use data element 8A for the PSC and data element 8L to indicate applicable environmental attributes (e.g., recovered content, biobased, energy efficient). The PSC Manual outlines the environmental attribute selections and their application in FPDS reporting. ¹

Regulatory notes often relevant to iron and steel

• FAR 25.602-1 implements Section 1605 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for covered construction projects, requiring that iron, steel, and manufactured goods used as construction material be produced in the United States. ³
• DFARS 225.003 (definitions) states that scrap generated, collected, and prepared for processing in the United States is considered domestic for purposes of certain DoD domestic-preference determinations. ⁴

Frequently asked questions

• What is PSC 9670 used for?
  It identifies contract actions where iron and steel scrap is the predominant commodity. PSCs classify “what was bought” in FPDS and are selected at the action level for each award or modification, supporting standardized spend analysis and public reporting across agencies. ¹

• How does PSC 9670 differ from PSC 9640 and PSC 9680?
  9670 covers iron and steel scrap; 9640 covers iron/steel primary and semifinished forms (e.g., plates, shapes); and 9680 covers nonferrous scrap. These distinctions are defined by the product-class titles in the PSC Manual. ²

• Does using PSC 9670 determine Buy American or other sourcing rules?
  No. PSCs classify purchases for reporting; they do not govern source restrictions. Domestic-preference requirements (e.g., Buy American, specialty metals) are addressed separately in FAR/DFARS. For example, DFARS defines when U.S.-generated scrap is treated as domestic for certain DoD determinations. ⁴

• Does the PSC Manual specify detailed inclusions/exclusions for PSC 9670?
  The FY 2025 PSC Manual lists the title “Iron and Steel Scrap” under Group 96 but does not provide additional inclusion or exclusion notes. Not specified by official sources. ²

• Which FPDS fields are relevant when coding PSC 9670?
  PSCs are captured in FPDS data element 8A. If applicable, environmental attributes (e.g., recovered content, biobased) are indicated in data element 8L. The PSC Manual explains these elements and selections for consistent reporting by contracting offices. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 9670
• FY 2025 Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual — PDF. ¹
• PSC Manual landing page (current and archives). ²
• FAR 25.602-1 — Section 1605 of the Recovery Act. ³
• DFARS 225.003 — Definitions (iron/steel and scrap-related definitions). ⁴

References

1. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF): https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf
2. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (landing page): https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
3. FAR 25.602-1 — Section 1605 of the Recovery Act: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/25.602-1
4. DFARS 225.003 — Definitions: https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/225.003-definitions.