PSC G

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a government-wide taxonomy that labels the goods and services purchased by federal agencies, supporting standardized classification, tracking, analysis, and reporting of procurement activity. (acquisition.gov)

PSC category G designates social services and is used on federal award records when the predominant deliverable is a social service (for example, social rehabilitation, geriatric services, chaplaincy, or related programs). Agencies select the PSC that best matches the primary purpose of the contract or order to ensure consistent reporting in FPDS and related systems. (acquisition.gov)

What this PSC covers

• Care of remains and funeral services. (acquisition.gov)
• Chaplain and pastoral support services. (acquisition.gov)
• Recreational/social activities and program services. (acquisition.gov)
• Social rehabilitation and counseling programs. (acquisition.gov)
• Geriatric social services and elder support programs. (acquisition.gov)
• Government insurance and benefit program administration (life/health/other). (acquisition.gov)
• Direct aid to tribal governments and other miscellaneous social services. (acquisition.gov)

Compliance and security considerations

• Federal reporting and classification requirements: PSC selection and reporting are governed by FPDS/FAR reporting rules (see FAR Subpart 4.6). (login.acquisition.gov)
• Privacy and health information: contracts that involve protected health information (PHI) must follow HIPAA privacy/security requirements where applicable. (hhs.gov)
• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and contractor systems: agencies may require NIST-based protections (e.g., SP 800-171/SP 800-53 families) when contracts involve CUI or sensitive data. (csrc.nist.gov)
• Specific PSC-level security controls or mandatory technical controls: Not specified by official sources. (acquisition.gov)

Related NAICS and PSC codes

• NAICS 624190 (Other Individual and Family Services). (census.gov)
• NAICS 621330 (Offices of Mental Health Practitioners, except Physicians). (census.gov)
• NAICS 624310 (Vocational Rehabilitation Services). (census.gov)
• PSC G004 (Social — Social Rehabilitation Services) and PSC G099 (Social — Other). (acquisition.gov)

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Where is the official PSC list maintained?
  A: The Product and Service Code Manual (published by GSA) is the authoritative source for PSCs and service code descriptions. (acquisition.gov)

• Q: How do I choose the correct PSC for a social‑services contract?
  A: Agencies should assign the PSC that represents the predominant product or service being procured; FPDS data element guidance and the PSC Manual explain that the code should reflect the contract’s primary purpose. (fpds.gov)

• Q: Are NAICS and PSC codes interchangeable?
  A: No. NAICS classifies the industry of the performing entity, while PSCs describe the specific product or service bought; both are often reported on federal awards but serve different reporting purposes. (fpds.gov)

• Q: Do social‑services contracts always require HIPAA or NIST controls?
  A: No — applicability depends on the data and functions in the contract. If the contract handles PHI, HIPAA rules apply; if it involves CUI or agency-specific security requirements, NIST-based standards (e.g., SP 800‑171) or contract clauses may apply. (hhs.gov)

References

• Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual), April 2025 (GSA / Acquisition.gov). (acquisition.gov)
• FPDS: Product or Service Code (PSC) and Service Classifications help pages. (fpds.gov)
• FAR Subpart 4.6 — Contract Reporting (definitions and FPDS reporting requirements). (login.acquisition.gov)
• HIPAA — The HIP