PSC H261

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is the federal taxonomy used to classify products and services in U.S. government procurement reporting. PSCs enable consistent recording and analysis of contract actions in systems such as the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) and SAM; the Product and Service Code Manual is the official maintenance document for these codes. ¹

The PSC H261 is listed in the PSC Manual with the title "Equipment and Materials Testing- Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment" and is intended for reporting contract actions associated with testing and inspection services for electric wire and power-distribution equipment. The Manual provides the official code title but does not include a component-level scope or detailed task list; those details are specified in agency solicitations or statements of work. Not specified by official sources. ¹

• See also on G2X:
  • G2X — PSC H261
  • G2X — PSC J061
  • G2X — PSC N061

What this PSC covers

• Electric wire testing and inspection, including acceptance and conformance checks of conductors and cable assemblies. Not specified by official sources. ¹
• Power distribution equipment testing, such as switchgear, transformers, switchboards, and bus systems. Not specified by official sources. ¹
• Performance and dielectric testing of cables and conductors (e.g., continuity, insulation resistance), where those tests are procured as discrete testing services. Not specified by official sources. ¹
• Functional and protective-device testing for switchgear and circuit breakers, and verification testing of distribution panels and grounding/bonding. Not specified by official sources. ¹

The PSC Manual itself supplies only the code title; it does not enumerate test procedures, required inspections, or contract-level tasks for H261. Not specified by official sources. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

The PSC Manual lists PSC values but does not provide an authoritative, item-by-item crosswalk that maps specific NAICS codes to PSC H261. Agencies commonly pair testing PSCs with NAICS codes that describe professional services, testing laboratories, electrical contractors, or manufacturing depending on the procurement, but specific mappings are not prescribed in the Manual. Not specified by official sources. ¹

For procurement categorization, users often review solicitations and agency guidance to select an appropriate NAICS that reflects the primary industry of the contractor; the PSC reports the primary product/service delivered for reporting purposes. Not specified by official sources. ¹

Reporting and common contexts

• Reporting systems: Agencies record PSCs (including H261) in FPDS and SAM when the primary work is testing or inspection of electric wire and power distribution equipment; the PSC Manual is the governing list of valid PSC values for those systems. ¹
• Common procurement contexts: Contracts for factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing after installation, periodic electrical safety inspections, or manufacturer qualification tests are typical contexts where a testing PSC such as H261 may be used, though the Manual does not define standard purchase scenarios. Not specified by official sources. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What is the authoritative description of PSC H261?
  The Product and Service Code Manual lists the code title "Equipment and Materials Testing- Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment." The Manual provides the official label used in FPDS/SAM but does not include a full scope or component-level definition. Not specified by official sources. ¹

• Where is PSC H261 recorded during a contracting action?
  Agencies record the PSC value in federal reporting systems such as FPDS and reference it in SAM entries when the reported work matches the code title. The PSC Manual is the authoritative source for valid PSC entries. ¹

• How does PSC H261 relate to installation or maintenance PSCs?
  H261 is a testing/inspection PSC. Installation and maintenance of the same equipment are typically reported under different PSC families (for example, see PSC N061 for installation and PSC J061 for maintenance), but the Manual does not prescribe agency-specific usage rules. Not specified by official sources. ¹

• Are specific test procedures mandated by the PSC Manual for H261?
  No. The Manual does not mandate procedures or list specific tests. Agencies specify required test methods and acceptance criteria in the solicitation or statement of work; the PSC classifies the reported service for data purposes. Not specified by official sources. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC H261
• Product and Service Code Manual (official), Acquisition.GOV: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual ¹

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual, Acquisition.GOV (official PSC Manual and code list). https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual