PSC G008

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is a standardized taxonomy used across U.S. federal procurement to classify the types of products and services purchased by the government. PSC codes support obligation tracking in FPDS/SAM, help agencies and analysts categorize acquisitions for reporting, and are maintained through the official PSC Manual published on Acquisition.gov. The PSC code G008 — G008 — appears in the Manual under Category G (Social) as "Social- Government Insurance Programs: Other." It is intended to identify insurance-related procurements that are not assigned to the more specific government life or health PSCs. The Manual lists G008 with related social-insurance PSCs but does not provide an extended itemized scope of covered activities; use of the code is therefore largely descriptive and should be confirmed with the contracting officer for a given requirement. ¹

What this PSC covers

• Embassy or mission insurance programs, including overseas insurance arrangements. Not specified in detail by the Manual. ¹
• Workers' compensation programs for government or locally engaged staff. Not specified in detail by the Manual. ¹
• Third-party administration of government insurance funds and related administrative services. Not specified in detail by the Manual. ¹
• Insurance services that do not fall under government life or government health PSC categories. Not specified in detail by the Manual. ¹
• Special insurance arrangements for government property or vehicles overseas where not covered by other insurance PSCs. Not specified in detail by the Manual. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Sibling PSCs are listed together in the official PSC Manual as the Social — Government Insurance group; the Manual is the authoritative source for these code headings. ¹

Classification guidance (optional)

Agencies assign PSCs at the time of award or solicitation to reflect the primary service or product procured; the PSC Manual provides the canonical code headings used to select the best-fit PSC for a requirement. For detailed assignment rules and the current code list, consult the PSC Manual on Acquisition.gov. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What does PSC G008 represent in procurement records?
  A: PSC G008 is the heading "Social- Government Insurance Programs: Other" and signals insurance-related procurements not otherwise classified under the specific life or health PSC headings. The Manual provides the heading but not an exhaustive scope. ¹

• Q: Which agencies most commonly use PSC G008?
  A: The PSC Manual does not list agency usage by code. Agencies that manage government insurance programs or overseas missions are the likeliest users, but specific agency patterns are not defined in the Manual. ¹

• Q: Which NAICS codes are commonly associated with PSC G008?
  A: The Manual does not publish a prescriptive NAICS-to-PSC crosswalk. Agencies often pair insurance-related NAICS such as NAICS 524 (Insurance Carriers and Related Activities) with insurance PSCs, but assignments depend on the procurement’s primary purpose. ¹

• Q: How do I confirm whether a planned procurement should use PSC G008?
  A: Consult the PSC Manual to identify the most appropriate heading, then coordinate with the award authority or contracting officer for final PSC assignment. The Manual is the official reference for code headings and updates. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC G008 overview
• PSC Manual (current PDF), Acquisition.gov. ¹

References

1. PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF), Acquisition.gov. https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf