PSC F010

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a uniform taxonomy the U.S. federal government uses to categorize purchased products and services in procurement systems, supporting consistent reporting, analysis, and spend management across FPDS and related acquisition platforms. The PSC set and descriptors are maintained through the PSC Manual on Acquisition.gov, which agencies use to align awards to the correct code for data quality and transparency purposes. ¹

PSC F010 denotes “Natural Resources/Conservation—Seedling Production/Transplanting.” Agencies select this PSC when the predominant contracted service is producing seedlings and/or transplanting them for conservation or natural resource management objectives. It resides in Category F (Natural Resources Management), subcategory F0 (Natural Resources and Conservation), and should be applied when these activities are the principal purpose of the action. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC F010 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/F010
• G2X — PSC F005 (Forest Tree Planting): https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/F005
• G2X — PSC F009 (Seed Collection/Production): https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/F009

What this PSC covers

• Services to produce seedlings intended for natural resources and conservation purposes under Category F0. ²
• Transplanting services for seedlings to conservation, forestry, or habitat restoration sites when that activity is the predominant service acquired. ¹
• Contract actions where “seedling production” is the defining scope element for coding the PSC. ²
• Orders where “transplanting” of seedlings is the primary task rather than ancillary to another service category. ²
• Use of F010 when seedling production/transplanting outweighs other line items on a contract or order per FPDS “predominant product or service” coding guidance. ¹
• Not covered: seed collection/seed production, which is coded under F009. ²
• Not covered: forest tree planting activities that align with F005 per distinct PSC descriptors. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Category alignment and placement

• Section C (Service Codes) → Category F (Natural Resources Management) → Category F0 (Natural Resources and Conservation) includes F010 alongside related codes such as F005, F009, and F021. ²
• When multiple services appear on a single action, FPDS coding should reflect the predominant service; this principle governs selection among adjacent F0 codes. ¹

FPDS/SAM coding notes

• FPDS collects PSC in data element 8A; agencies should choose the code that best represents what was bought, using “predominant product or service” as the determinant for actions involving multiple services. ¹
• Environmental attribute reporting (data element 8L) may apply to service acquisitions where relevant; no validation rule enforces attribute selection, so agencies apply attributes based on the contract’s requirements. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What does PSC F010 specifically cover?
  It covers Natural Resources/Conservation services focused on producing seedlings and transplanting them to support conservation, forestry, or habitat restoration goals. F010 sits within Category F0 and should be used when these activities are the predominant purpose of the procurement action. ²

• How is F010 different from F009 and F005?
  F009 is “Seed Collection/Production” (seed-focused), while F005 is “Forest Tree Planting” (planting trees in the field). F010 is distinct for seedling production and transplanting services. Select the code that best matches the statement of work, following the predominant-service rule. ²

• Does F010 include construction activities?
  Not specified by official sources ². The PSC Manual provides the descriptor for F010 but does not enumerate construction-specific inclusions or exclusions. When construction is the primary purpose, consider appropriate construction PSCs; otherwise, apply F010 only if seedling production/transplanting predominates.

• How should an action be coded if it includes both seed collection and seedling transplanting?
  Code the action under the PSC representing the predominant service on that award. If transplanting dominates, use F010; if seed collection dominates, use F009. Document the basis for selection in the contract file for consistency and reporting integrity. ¹

• Are environmental attributes required when reporting F010 actions?
  FPDS provides an environmental attributes field (data element 8L) that agencies may use when applicable to the requirement. There is no validation rule mandating attribute selection, so applicability depends on contract terms and agency policy. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC F010 page: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/F010
• Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (landing page). ¹
• Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual, April 2025 Edition (PDF). ²

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (landing page): 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