PSC H114

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a government-wide classification system used to label the goods and services acquired by federal agencies, enabling standardized tracking, reporting, and analysis of procurement actions. (acquisition.gov)

PSC H114 is the PSC entry for "Quality Control‑ Guided Missiles" and is used to identify contract actions in FPDS that are primarily for quality‑control services related to guided missiles. The PSC Manual lists H114 under Category H (Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection). (acquisition.gov)

What this PSC covers

• Official PSC label: Quality Control‑ Guided Missiles (as listed in the PSC Manual). (acquisition.gov)
• Category placement: Part of PSC Category H (Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection). (acquisition.gov)
• Primary use: Classification for FPDS reporting of quality‑control work tied to guided missile items. (acquisition.gov)
• Distinction from testing codes: Separate from Equipment and Materials Testing for guided missiles (PSC H214). (acquisition.gov)
• Specific activities and scope: Not specified by official sources. (acquisition.gov)

Compliance and security considerations

• Federal quality‑assurance policy: Quality assurance and inspection requirements for government contracts are governed by FAR Part 46 (Quality Assurance), which agencies must follow when specifying inspection and acceptance terms. (acquisition.gov)
• Controlled unclassified information (CUI) and contractor systems: Contracts involving technical data or CUI typically require compliance with NIST guidance for safeguarding (e.g., NIST SP 800‑171) when nonfederal systems process, store, or transmit such information. (csrc.nist.gov)
• DoD cybersecurity and assessment clauses: DoD solicitations and contracts may include DFARS clauses that reference NIST SP 800‑171 assessment requirements and reporting (for example, DFARS 252.204‑7019 and related cybersecurity clauses). (acquisition.gov)

Related NAICS and PSC codes

• 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing). (www2.census.gov)
• 336415 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing). (www2.census.gov)
• 336419 (Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing). (www2.census.gov)
• H214 (Equipment and Materials Testing‑ Guided Missiles) — related PSC for testing activities. (acquisition.gov)

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What definitive description exists for PSC H114?
  A: The PSC Manual lists H114 simply as "Quality Control‑ Guided Missiles" without a detailed activity list; the manual places it in Category H for quality control, testing, and inspection. (acquisition.gov)

• Q: How does H114 differ from H214?
  A: H114 is the PSC label for quality control related to guided missiles, while H214 is the PSC for equipment and materials testing for guided missiles; the manual treats quality control and testing as related but distinct PSC entries. (acquisition.gov)

• Q: Which FAR provisions apply to contracts using H114?
  A: Quality‑assurance and inspection requirements are governed by FAR Part 46; contracting officers should include appropriate inspection and acceptance terms consistent with FAR 46. (acquisition.gov)

• Q: Are there cybersecurity or data‑safeguarding requirements relevant to H114 work?
  A: If the contract involves Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or covered defense information, contractors may need to meet NIST SP 800‑171 requirements and comply with applicable DFARS cybersecurity clauses and assessment notices. (csrc.nist.gov)

References

• Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual, April 2025). (acquisition.gov)
• FAR Part 46 — Quality Assurance. (acquisition.gov)
• NIST — Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information: SP 800‑171 resources.