PSC H147

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a government-wide, standardized coding system used to classify products and services procured by the U.S. federal government; PSCs enable consistent identification, tracking, analysis, and reporting of what the government buys. (acquisition.gov)

PSC H147 is the specific PSC entry for "Quality Control- Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings" and is used to classify contract actions where the predominant deliverable is quality-control, testing, inspection, or related services for pipe, tubing, hose, and fittings. Agencies report PSCs in FPDS as the data element that identifies what was purchased; use of H147 indicates the acquisition’s primary focus falls under Category H (Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection). (acquisition.gov)

What this PSC covers

• Quality control services for pipe, tubing, hose, and fittings. (acquisition.gov)
• Inspection services (visual and dimensional). (Not specified by official sources.)
• Material and certification review for fittings and tubing. (Not specified by official sources.)
• Pressure, leak, and functional testing of hose and pipe assemblies. (Not specified by official sources.)
• Acceptance and conformity assessment activities related to pipe systems. (Not specified by official sources.)
• Nondestructive examination (NDE) or testing services as applied to pipe/tubing components. (Not specified by official sources.)

Compliance and security considerations

• Include FAR quality-assurance and inspection clauses (e.g., FAR 52.246-1 / 52.246-2) where applicable to define contractor inspection responsibilities and government inspection rights. (acquisition.gov)
• Report PSCs accurately in FPDS (data element 8A) so procurement records reflect the correct product/service classification and support government reporting and analysis. (fpds.gov)
• Consider supply-chain risk-management and acquisition guidance (including NIST supply-chain guidance) for purchased components, especially for critical systems containing pipe/tubing/hose assemblies. (nist.gov)

Related NAICS and PSC codes

• NAICS 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing). (census.gov)
• NAICS 331210 (Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel). (census.gov)
• NAICS 326220 (Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing). (census.gov)
• H148 (Quality Control- Valves). (acquisition.gov)

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is PSC H147 used for?
  A: PSC H147 is the code used to classify procurements where the primary product/service is quality control, testing, or inspection related to pipe, tubing, hose, and fittings. (acquisition.gov)

• Q: Where is H147 defined?
  A: H147 appears in the federal PSC Manual (Product and Service Code Manual) maintained on Acquisition.gov; the manual lists H147 under Category H (Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection). (acquisition.gov)

• Q: How should an agency report H147 in contracting systems?
  A: Agencies report the PSC in FPDS as data element 8A; select the PSC that best identifies the predominant product or service being procured (H147 when quality-control services for pipe/tubing/hose/fittings are predominant). (fpds.gov)

• Q: Which FAR clauses commonly apply to quality-control procurements?
  A: FAR Part 46 and clauses such as 52.246-1 (Contractor Inspection Requirements) and 52.246-2 (Inspection of Supplies — Fixed-Price) are applicable to define inspection and acceptance obligations. (acquisition.gov)

References

• Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual), Acquisition.gov (PSC Manual, April 2025). (acquisition.gov)
• PSC list showing H147 (Quality Control- Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings), Acquisition.gov PSC Manual. (acquisition.gov)
• FPDS data dictionary / FPDS-NG guidance (Product or Service Code — data element 8A). (fpds.gov)
• FAR Part 46 — Quality Assurance; FAR clauses 52.246-1 and 52.246-2, Acquisition.gov. (acquisition.gov)
• NAICS descriptions for pipe, tube, hose, and fittings (U.S. Census Bureau / NAICS). (census.gov)