PSC H217

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is the governmentwide taxonomy used to identify the product or service procured on federal contract actions reported in FPDS (the Federal Procurement Data System). PSCs standardize spend classification, enable cross‑agency reporting and category management, and are defined in the PSC Manual on acquisition.gov. ¹

PSC H217 — Equipment and Materials Testing- Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment — is the PSC entry applied when the predominant contract work is testing, measurement, or laboratory services focused on aircraft launching, landing, or ground‑handling systems. Use this PSC when testing and test‑related deliverables are the primary product or service being procured and reported in FPDS. ¹

What this PSC covers

• Equipment testing for aircraft launching systems (for example, catapults and launch mechanisms). ¹
• Testing of aircraft landing systems (for example, arresting barriers and arresting gear). ¹
• Test services for ground‑handling equipment (for example, tugs, mooring assemblies, engine preheaters). ¹
• Materials testing and laboratory analysis related to launch, landing, and handling components. ¹
• Calibration, functional verification, and performance measurement of ground‑support devices. ¹
• Reporting, certification, and test‑result documentation tied to acceptance criteria and contract deliverables. ¹

Scope note: H217 is intended for services where testing is the contractual focus rather than routine maintenance, supply of parts, or general engineering support; the PSC Manual provides the governing definitions and examples for correct application. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Source: PSC Manual definitions and PSC group structure. ¹

Common contracting contexts

• Task orders and delivery orders under engineering, test, or logistics IDIQs where the primary deliverable is validation, verification, or laboratory testing of launch/landing system performance. Not specified by official sources ¹.
• Line‑item reporting in FPDS for discrete test contracts supporting naval aviation, airfield operations, or depot test facilities where testing services predominate and the contracting officer selects H217 as the primary PSC for reporting. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• Q: When should H217 be used on a contract action?
  A: Use H217 when the predominant work reported in FPDS is equipment or materials testing specifically for aircraft launching, landing, or ground‑handling equipment; always select the PSC that best reflects the primary product or service being purchased. ¹

• Q: Is H217 limited to Department of Defense work?
  A: No. H217 is a governmentwide PSC available to any federal agency when the procurement’s primary objective is testing of launching, landing, or ground‑handling equipment; actual agency use depends on mission and program needs. ¹

• Q: Does H217 include routine maintenance or repair?
  A: Routine maintenance, repair, and rebuilding are generally reported under maintenance/repair PSC groups (for example, J017 covers maintenance/repair/rebuilding of aircraft launching, landing, and ground‑handling equipment), so maintenance actions are typically not coded as H217. ¹

• Q: Are inspection and laboratory services for these systems reported under H217 or another PSC?
  A: Testing and materials/laboratory services belong in the H2 testing group (for example H2 family including H217); inspection‑focused services may use inspection PSCs such as H317 when inspection is the primary activity. ¹

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC H217
• G2X — PSC H216
• G2X — PSC H317

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC H217 page: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/H217
• Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual, April 2025 edition) — acquisition.gov. ¹
• FPDS (Federal Procurement Data System) public documentation and help pages for PSC reporting; refer to FPDS for award‑level examples and system guidance. Not specified by official sources ¹.

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual, Federal Procurement Data System (PSC Manual, April 2025 edition). https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf.