PSC E1FB

Overview

The Product and Service Code (PSC) is a governmentwide taxonomy used to classify what the U.S. government buys, enabling consistent reporting, analysis, and transparency in systems such as FPDS and SAM. PSCs are governed through the PSC Manual on Acquisition.gov and are selected based on the predominant product or service for each contract action. ¹

PSC E1FB denotes Purchase of Recreational Buildings within Category E1 (Purchase of Structures and Facilities). It is applied when the government acquires ownership of existing recreational buildings as real property. Related PSCs distinguish lease/rental, construction, and maintenance/repair actions for comparable facilities, ensuring clarity across diverse real property transactions. ¹

What this PSC covers

• Purchase (fee ownership) of existing recreational buildings classified under Category E1 (Purchase of Structures and Facilities). ¹
• Use for building assets only; non-building recreational facilities (e.g., trails, fields, ranges) fall under E1PA. ¹
• Distinct from lease or rental of recreational buildings, which is coded under X1FB. ¹
• Distinct from construction of new recreational buildings, which is coded under Y1FB. ¹
• Distinct from maintenance activities on existing recreational buildings, which are coded under Z1FB, and repair/alteration under Z2FB. ¹
• Land-only acquisitions are not covered; purchases of unimproved real property (land) use E1PC. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	Y1FB	Construction of Recreational Buildings. 1
PSC	Z1FB	Maintenance of Recreational Buildings. 1
PSC	Z2FB	Repair or Alteration of Recreational Buildings. 1
PSC	X1FB	Lease/Rental of Recreational Buildings. 1

Reporting and coding notes

• In FPDS reporting, the PSC is entered in data element 8A “Product or Service Code”; select the code that best represents the predominant nature of the action (e.g., purchase vs. lease vs. construction). ¹
• PSCs support governmentwide category management and visibility but do not replace other required data elements (e.g., NAICS, place of performance). ²

Frequently asked questions

• What does PSC E1FB represent?
  It identifies the purchase (ownership acquisition) of recreational buildings and sits under Category E1, “Purchase of Structures and Facilities.” It is distinct from non-building recreation, construction, lease/rental, and maintenance or repair PSCs, which have their own codes. ¹

• How does E1FB differ from lease or construction actions?
  Use E1FB for purchases of existing recreational buildings. Lease/rental uses X1FB, and construction of new recreational buildings uses Y1FB. Maintenance and repair/alteration use Z1FB and Z2FB, respectively. ¹

• Are outdoor recreation assets without buildings coded under E1FB?
  No. Non-building recreational facilities (e.g., grounds, trails, fields) fall under E1PA. ¹

• Does E1FB include land-only purchases?
  No. Unimproved land acquisitions use E1PC. ¹

• Does the PSC determine small business size standards or NAICS assignment?
  No. NAICS codes are specified in the solicitation and determine size standards; PSCs classify what is being bought for reporting. The FAR notes that NAICS codes appear elsewhere in the solicitation, separate from PSC entry. ³

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC E1FB overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/E1FB
• Product and Service Code Manual (FY 2025 Edition), Acquisition.gov
• Product and Service Code Manual landing page, Acquisition.gov
• FAR 52.212-1 (NAICS is stated in solicitations), Acquisition.gov

References

1. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (FY 2025 Edition), including Category E1 and codes E1FB, E1PA, X1FB, Y1FB, Z1FB, Z2FB, E1PC; FPDS data element 8A guidance. https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (landing page with current files and SOP). https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
3. Acquisition.gov — FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NAICS code appears in solicitations). https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-1