PSC F101

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system classifies the goods, services, and research and development the U.S. federal government buys so awards can be consistently recorded in FPDS and analyzed across agencies. The PSC Manual, maintained by GSA on Acquisition.gov, governs code definitions and usage in reporting and procurement systems. ¹

PSC F101 is defined under Category F1 (Environmental Systems Protection) as “Environmental Systems Protection – Air Quality Support,” with an Includes note for industrial investigation surveys and technical support related to air pollution. It is applied when the predominant requirement is air-quality-focused services rather than products or construction. ²

What this PSC covers

• Industrial investigation surveys addressing air pollution sources or impacts. ²
• Technical support services for air-quality programs and projects related to air pollution. ²
• Air-quality analysis and assessment support tasks performed as part of pollution-focused investigations. ²
• Preparation of technical materials and studies that inform agency actions on air pollution. ²
• Programmatic technical assistance that helps agencies address air emissions or ambient air concerns. ²
• For efforts spanning multiple pollutants, agencies may instead use PSC F111 (Multiple Pollutant Support). ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Scope notes and boundaries

• The official “Includes” for PSC F101 is “Industrial Investigation Surveys and Technical Support Related to Air Pollution.” ²
• Explicit “Excludes” for PSC F101 are Not specified by official sources. ¹
• Distinct from PSC F108, which covers environmental remediation (e.g., removal, cleanup, and disposal; asbestos and lead abatement), and from PSC F112 for oil spill response. ²
• Permitting and licensing activities are categorized under PSC F114, not PSC F101. ²

Reporting and data elements (FPDS)

• PSC is reported in FPDS data element 8A and should reflect the predominant service in the action. ²
• Environmental attributes, when applicable, are reported in FPDS data element 8L (e.g., energy efficient, biobased, or environmentally preferable), selected in addition to the PSC. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What work is included under PSC F101?
  PSC F101 encompasses services that provide industrial investigation surveys and technical support related to air pollution, such as analyses and studies that inform air-quality management. It applies when air quality is the primary scope of work. ²

• When should PSC F101 be used instead of PSC F111?
  Use PSC F101 when the requirement is centered on air pollution only. Use PSC F111 when work spans multiple pollutants and is not limited to air, per the PSC Manual descriptors. ²

• Does PSC F101 cover licensing or permitting tasks?
  No. Environmental licensing and permitting are designated to PSC F114. F101 focuses on air-pollution-related investigations and technical support rather than permitting. ²

• Are any exclusions explicitly listed for PSC F101?
  The PSC Manual lists an Includes note for F101 but does not provide an explicit Excludes note for this code. Not specified by official sources. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC F101 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/F101
• Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual landing page. ¹
• Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF). ²

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual: 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