PSC E1FA

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a governmentwide taxonomy that classifies the products and services purchased by the U.S. federal government to support consistent reporting, analysis, and transparency in procurement. PSCs are selected and reported in systems such as the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) and are maintained through the official PSC Manual issued by GSA. ¹

PSC E1FA — Purchase of Family Housing Facilities — identifies contract actions where the principal purpose is buying family housing facilities as real property. It resides in Category E1 (Purchase of Structures and Facilities) within the PSC Manual and is distinct from construction, leasing, operation, maintenance, or repair/alteration activities, which are coded elsewhere. ¹

What this PSC covers

• Purchase of family housing facilities as real property structures. ¹
• Actions that fall under Category E1 (Purchase of Structures and Facilities). ¹
• Use in FPDS to indicate “what was bought” when the predominant item purchased is a family housing facility. ¹
• Distinct lifecycle activities mapped to other PSCs: construction under Y1FA; lease/rental under X1FA; operation under M1FA; maintenance under Z1FA; repair/alteration under Z2FA. ¹
• Land-only purchases are categorized separately under E1PC (Purchase of Unimproved Real Property). ¹
• Specific inclusions such as dwelling types or ownership structures: Not specified by official sources. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type | Code | Descriptor

• | - | - PSC | Y1FA | Construction of Family Housing Facilities PSC | Z1FA | Maintenance of Family Housing Facilities PSC | Z2FA | Repair or Alteration of Family Housing Facilities PSC | C1FA | Architect and Engineering – Construction: Family Housing Facilities

Frequently asked questions

• What does PSC E1FA mean?

  • E1FA designates contract actions for the purchase of family housing facilities as real property. It sits in Category E1 (Purchase of Structures and Facilities) and is used in FPDS to classify “what was bought” for reporting and analysis. ¹

• How is E1FA different from Y1FA, Z1FA, or X1FA?

  • E1FA covers purchases. Construction is Y1FA; maintenance is Z1FA; repair/alteration is Z2FA; lease/rental is X1FA. Each code maps to a distinct lifecycle phase in the PSC structure. ¹

• Does E1FA include land purchases?

  • No. Land-only acquisitions are coded under E1PC (Purchase of Unimproved Real Property). E1FA applies when the purchase is a family housing facility; the manual separates unimproved land from facility purchases to ensure accurate reporting. ¹

• Where is the PSC recorded for reporting?

  • Agencies record PSCs in FPDS data element 8A (“Product or Service Code”). When relevant, environmental/sustainability attributes are recorded under related FPDS data elements (for example, 8L). These general instructions apply across PSC categories, including E1FA. ¹

• How are opportunities tagged with E1FA found?

  • On SAM.gov, users can filter Contract Opportunities by PSC. Training materials include guidance and a video on searching by NAICS or PSC. Applying a filter for E1FA will surface opportunities where agencies designate that code. ³

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC E1FA: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/E1FA
• Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual — April 2025 (PDF). ¹
• Product and Service Code Manual — Landing page (downloads and archives). ²
• SAM.gov Help — Videos and guidance on searching by PSC. ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF), effective April 2025; includes E1FA and related E/X/Y/Z/M category entries and FPDS reporting notes: https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf
2. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (landing page with current and archived manuals): https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
3. SAM.gov — Help (includes “Video: Search opportunities by NAICS or PSC”): https://sam.gov/help