PSC H338

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system standardizes how the U.S. federal government classifies products and services for procurement, improving consistent reporting, tracking, and analysis of government spending in systems such as FPDS and SAM. The PSC list and usage guidance are maintained through the Product and Service Codes Manual and FPDS guidance, which explain how PSC values are used in award reporting and analytics ¹.

The PSC H338 — Inspection- Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Maintenance Equipment — applies when contract actions primarily require inspection services tied to construction, mining, excavating, or highway-maintenance equipment. FPDS award records show PSC H338 recorded in award entries and used alongside applicable NAICS for the underlying work performed ².

• See also on G2X:
  • PSC H338 overview
  • Related PSC category (equipment testing) — H238

What this PSC covers

• Equipment-inspection services for earthmoving and excavation machinery
• Inspection of mining and rock-drilling equipment
• Inspection services for highway-maintenance vehicles and attachments
• Condition assessment and conformity checks of construction equipment
• On-site functional or safety inspections of heavy machinery ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type | Code | Descriptor

• | - | - PSC | H338 | Inspection- Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Maintenance Equipment NAICS | 561210 | Facilities Support Services

Examples in FPDS award records show PSC H338 reported with related NAICS such as 561210 on recorded contract actions ².

How agencies typically classify and report H338 work

Agencies record the primary PSC that best describes the goods or services procured in FPDS; PSC values are captured as the Product/Service Code element for each award and drive system-generated PSC descriptions in FPDS reports. PSC selection should reflect the bulk of contract value and is used in acquisition reporting and spend analytics ¹.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What exactly does H338 denote on a contract?

  • A: PSC H338 denotes inspection services focused on construction, mining, excavating, and highway-maintenance equipment. It is recorded as the Product/Service Code in FPDS award data when inspection services constitute the primary procurement ².

• Q: Which NAICS codes commonly appear with PSC H338?

  • A: PSC H338 is reported alongside NAICS that reflect the contract’s underlying industry; for example, records have shown association with 561210. The specific NAICS depends on scope and the contracting activity’s classification ².

• Q: Does H338 cover laboratory testing of equipment materials?

  • A: Not specified by official sources ¹. Whether laboratory testing is included depends on the procurement’s statement of work and the contracting officer’s PSC selection. If testing is the primary deliverable, a different or additional PSC may be used.

• Q: How is H338 used for reporting and analytics?

  • A: Agencies enter H338 as the Product/Service Code in FPDS; FPDS produces the standardized PSC description used in spend reports and agency analytics. Accurate PSC selection affects spend classification and analysis timelines ¹.

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC H338 overview
• FPDS — Glossary: Product or Service Code (explains PSC role in FPDS reporting) ¹
• FPDS — Award search (example records and PSC descriptions for H338) ²

References

1. FPDS — Glossary: Product or Service Code. https://www.fpds.gov/help_V1_1/Glossary.htm
2. FPDS — Award search results for H338. https://www.fpds.gov/ezsearch/search.do?indexName=awardfull&q=H338