PSC E1EZ

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a standardized taxonomy the U.S. government uses to classify what is being procured so contract actions can be tracked, analyzed, and reported across federal systems. PSCs are selected and reported in FPDS and agency acquisition systems and are governed by the General Services Administration’s PSC Manual. ¹
PSC E1EZ is defined in the PSC Manual under Category E1 (Purchase of Structures and Facilities) as “Purchase of Other Industrial Buildings.” It is used when the government purchases existing industrial buildings that do not fit a more specific E1E industrial sub-category (e.g., ammunition, maintenance, production, ship construction/repair, tank automotive facilities). ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC Y1EZ
• G2X — PSC Z1EZ

What this PSC covers

• Purchase of existing industrial buildings not otherwise captured by specific industrial sub-codes in the E1E family. ²
• Transactions categorized by the PSC Manual as “Purchase of Structures and Facilities” for industrial use, when a more specific E1E industrial code is not applicable. ²
• Use as the predominant PSC when the principal purpose of the action is to buy an industrial building asset. ²
• Excludes construction of industrial buildings, which is coded under Y1EZ. ²
• Excludes lease/rental of industrial buildings, which falls under Category X1 (e.g., X1EZ if applicable). ²
• Excludes maintenance and repair/alteration of industrial buildings, which fall under Z1EZ and Z2EZ, respectively. ²
• Excludes purchase of unimproved real property (land), which is coded E1PC. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	Y1EZ	Construction of Other Industrial Buildings
PSC	Z1EZ	Maintenance of Other Industrial Buildings
PSC	Z2EZ	Repair or Alteration of Other Industrial Buildings
PSC	M1EZ	Operation of Other Industrial Buildings

Coding notes and boundaries

• Category E1 covers purchases of structures/facilities; use E1EZ only when the asset is an “other industrial building” and no more specific industrial E1E sub-code applies (see adjacent sub-codes below). ²
• Do not use E1EZ for new build or alterations; select the appropriate construction (Y1EZ) or repair/maintenance (Z2EZ, Z1EZ) code, as applicable. ²
• Purchases of land without improvements are coded E1PC, not E1EZ. ²

Adjacent industrial facility sub‑codes in E1E

• E1EA — Purchase of Ammunition Facilities (use when the asset fits this facility type rather than “other”). ²
• E1EB — Purchase of Maintenance Buildings. ²
• E1EC — Purchase of Production Buildings. ²
• E1ED — Purchase of Ship Construction and Repair Facilities. ²
• E1EE — Purchase of Tank Automotive Facilities. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What does PSC E1EZ represent?
  E1EZ identifies the purchase of “other industrial buildings” within Category E1 (Purchase of Structures and Facilities). It serves as a residual industrial purchase code when specific E1E sub-codes do not apply, such as ammunition, maintenance, production, ship construction/repair, or tank automotive facilities. ²

• How is E1EZ different from Y1EZ, Z1EZ/Z2EZ, or X1EZ?
  E1EZ is for purchasing existing buildings. Y1EZ is for construction, Z1EZ/Z2EZ are for maintenance or repair/alteration, and X1EZ (within Category X1) is for lease/rental of structures. ²

• Can E1EZ be used when the action is for land only?
  No. Purchases of unimproved land without buildings are coded E1PC. Use E1EZ only when the principal purpose is to acquire an existing industrial building asset. ²

• Are there official NAICS pairings or size standards tied to E1EZ?
  There are no prescribed NAICS pairings or SBA size standards linked to a PSC in the PSC Manual. Not specified by official sources [1]. ¹

• What other industrial purchase codes should be checked before using E1EZ?
  Review adjacent E1E sub-codes: E1EA (Ammunition Facilities), E1EB (Maintenance Buildings), E1EC (Production Buildings), E1ED (Ship Construction/Repair), and E1EE (Tank Automotive). Use E1EZ only when none apply. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC E1EZ: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/E1EZ
• Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual (collection and current editions). ¹
• PSC Manual, April 2025 Edition (effective April 2025) — official definitions for Category E1 and sub-codes, including E1EZ. ²

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (collection): https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF), Category E1 listings: https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf