PSC H239

Overview

The Product and Service Code (PSC) framework is a standardized taxonomy the U.S. federal government uses to classify products and services in procurement records. PSCs support consistent reporting and analysis of federal spending across systems such as FPDS and SAM. The PSC catalog and manual are maintained on acquisition.gov, which is the authoritative source for PSC descriptors and updates.²

The Product Service Code PSC H239 — EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT — is the PSC Manual descriptor used to classify testing, evaluation, and related services or procurements tied to materials‑handling equipment in federal procurement records. Agencies apply the code in FPDS/SAM entries to signal this category as described in the PSC Manual.¹

• See also on G2X:
  • PSC H239
  • PSC H339
  • PSC J039

What this PSC covers

• Materials handling equipment testing and evaluation — Not specified by official sources ¹.
• Inspection and certification activities for hoists, cranes, and slings — Not specified by official sources ¹.
• Load‑handling device performance and safety testing — Not specified by official sources ¹.
• Testing of conveyors, palletizers, and automated handling systems — Not specified by official sources ¹.
• Test equipment, fixtures, and accessories specific to materials handling systems — Not specified by official sources ¹.

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Official crosswalks from the PSC Manual to specific NAICS codes are not provided in the public PSC Manual; agencies assign NAICS codes case by case in solicitations and FPDS entries based on the primary nature of the acquisition. Not specified by official sources ¹.

Usage notes

• Assigning PSC H239: Contracting officers and data entry systems use the PSC Manual descriptor to tag actions in FPDS and SAM where testing or materials‑handling equipment testing services are procured; the PSC Manual is the authoritative list for code text and categories.²
• Overlap with other PSCs: Where testing relates to installation, maintenance, or inspection, agencies may also use related PSCs (for example, PSC H339 or PSC J039) in the same procurement record; the Manual provides category titles but not exhaustive mapping rules. Not specified by official sources ¹.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What exactly does PSC H239 mean on a solicitation?
  A: It indicates the procurement action is recorded against the PSC category for testing or evaluation activities associated with materials handling equipment. The PSC Manual supplies the official descriptor used in FPDS/SAM entries and should be consulted for exact wording and use guidance.¹

• Q: Where are PSCs like PSC H239 published and updated?
  A: The PSC Manual and supporting pages on acquisition.gov are the official sources for PSC codes and descriptors; the manual file and landing page show current codes and any published updates or revisions.²

• Q: How are NAICS codes chosen for procurements that include PSC H239?
  A: Contracting officers select NAICS codes based on the primary nature of the acquisition (the product or service being procured). The PSC Manual does not prescribe a single NAICS crosswalk for H239; agencies determine NAICS in each solicitation or award record.¹

• Q: How can I find active opportunities or awards that use PSC H239?
  A: Use FPDS and SAM (search filters include PSC) to locate solicitations and contract actions tagged with H239; acquisition.gov identifies FPDS and SAM as the primary systems for federal procurement data and reporting.³

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC H239
• PSC Manual (current PDF), acquisition.gov. ¹
• PSC Manual landing page, acquisition.gov. ²
• Acquisition systems (FPDS/SAM) references on acquisition.gov. ³

References

1. https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf
2. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
3. https://www.acquisition.gov/Acquisition_Systems