PSC C1FB

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a governmentwide taxonomy that classifies what the U.S. government buys so contract actions can be consistently recorded, searched, and analyzed; agencies report PSCs with each action in the Federal Procurement Data System, and the taxonomy is maintained through the PSC Manual. ¹

PSC C1FB denotes architect and engineering (A-E) services tied to the construction of recreational buildings (building-type facilities). It sits in Category C1 (A-E – Construction), distinct from non-building recreational facilities and from construction execution or maintenance codes. Agencies select it when the predominant purpose is A-E services for recreational buildings. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC C1FB overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/C1FB
• G2X — PSC Y1FB (Construction of Recreational Buildings): https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/Y1FB
• G2X — PSC Z1FB (Maintenance of Recreational Buildings): https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/Z1FB

What this PSC covers

• Architect and engineering services associated with the construction of building-type recreational facilities. ²
• A-E design and related engineering for new recreational buildings where design is the predominant purpose. ²
• Building-systems design (e.g., structural, electrical, mechanical) delivered as A-E services for recreational buildings. ²
• Pre- and post-design A-E support linked to constructing recreational buildings (e.g., programming, design development, construction documents) may be included when coded as A-E. Not specified by official sources ¹
• Excludes non-building recreational facilities; those A-E efforts fall under C1PA. ²
• Excludes construction execution, which uses Y1FB; excludes maintenance/repair, which uses Z1FB; excludes lease/rental, which uses X1FB. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Scope boundaries and adjacent PSCs

• Use C1FB when the contract’s predominant purpose is A-E services tied to constructing recreational buildings; use Y1FB when acquiring the construction work itself. ²
• A-E for non-building recreational assets (e.g., trails, fields) aligns to C1PA, not C1FB. ²
• General A-E not tied to construction of a specific facility may fit Category C2 (e.g., C211); selection depends on the statement of work and predominant purpose. ²

FPDS coding notes for A-E – Construction

• PSC is reported in FPDS data element 8A; select based on the predominant product or service for the action. ¹
• Environmental attributes (if applicable) are reported via FPDS data element 8L; applicability depends on the contract’s requirements. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What does C1FB cover?
  It covers architect and engineering services for the construction of recreational buildings, within Category C1 (A-E – Construction). It is separate from codes used for non-building recreational facilities, construction execution, or maintenance. ²

• How is C1FB different from Y1FB and Z1FB?
  C1FB is for A-E services tied to constructing recreational buildings. Y1FB is for the construction work itself, and Z1FB is for maintenance of such buildings. ²

• Does C1FB include non-building recreational facilities?
  No. A-E services for non-building recreational assets (e.g., outdoor facilities) map to C1PA, not C1FB. ²

• Are there official NAICS mappings for C1FB?
  Not specified by official sources ¹

• How should agencies choose between C1FB and other PSCs on mixed-scope actions?
  The PSC Manual instructs selecting the code based on the action’s predominant product or service. If A-E services dominate, use the appropriate C1 code; if construction dominates, a Y1 code applies. ¹

Useful resources

• Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (index). ¹
• PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF) — authoritative code list and descriptions. ²
• FPDS Help: ezSearch and reporting guidance. ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (index): https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF): https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
3. FPDS Help — User documentation: https://www.fpds.gov/help/index.jsp