PSC H340

PSC H340 — Inspection- Rope, Cable, Chain, And Fittings

Overview The Product Service Code (PSC) system standardizes classification of products and services used across U.S. federal procurement to improve identification, tracking, and reporting in systems such as FPDS and SAM. PSC entries appear on solicitations, contracts, and procurement reports to help agencies, vendors, and analysts identify the nature of purchased services and goods; the official PSC Manual on Acquisition.gov contains definitions, scope language, and assignment guidance for all PSCs. ¹

The PSC entry H340 — Inspection- Rope, Cable, Chain, And Fittings — is the PSC used to classify inspection and testing services focused on rope, cable, chain, and their fittings. The PSC Manual and its published PDF list the code entry, scope language (includes/excludes), and examples to guide assignment and reporting. ²

What this PSC covers

• Inspection services for wire rope and synthetic rope assemblies
• Visual and nondestructive inspection of cable systems
• Inspection and certification of chain and lifting chain assemblies
• Inspection of fittings such as shackles, hooks, sockets, turnbuckles, and swages
• Commercial testing services associated with rope, cable, and chain inspections
• Preparation of inspection reports, certificates of compliance, and maintenance recommendations

Source: PSC Manual. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type | Code | Descriptor

• | -: | - PSC | H339 | Inspection- Materials Handling Equipment PSC | H341 | Inspection- Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment PSC | H347 | Inspection- Pipe, Tubing, Hose, And Fittings

Codes and descriptors are listed in the PSC Manual. ²

Acquisition considerations

• PSCs do not replace NAICS for industry classification; PSC assignment should reflect the specific service or product purchased for reporting and market analysis. Not specified by official sources. ²
• Use of inspection PSCs often appears alongside contract clauses and acquisition planning requirements that govern service performance, safety, and reporting in SAM/FPDS; confirm the PSC entry and contract language during solicitation development and award documentation. ³

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the primary purpose of assigning H340 on a contract?
  A: Assigning H340 signals that the procurement is for inspection and testing services specifically for rope, cable, chain, and fittings; it supports accurate FPDS/SAM reporting, spend analysis, and identification of service categories for risk and quality control. ²

• Q: Does H340 mandate a single NAICS code?
  A: No. PSCs and NAICS serve different purposes; PSC assignment does not mandate a specific NAICS. Agencies select the NAICS code based on the primary industry or nature of the supplier’s work. Not specified by official sources. ²

• Q: When should an agency select H340 versus a broader inspection PSC?
  A: Select H340 when the core deliverable is inspection/testing of rope, cable, chain, or related fittings rather than general materials-handling or structural inspections; use scope language in the PSC Manual to confirm fit. ²

• Q: Are there common contract deliverables tied to this PSC?
  A: Typical deliverables include inspection reports, certificates of compliance, test records (including nondestructive testing results), proof-load test certificates, and maintenance or remediation recommendations linked to lifting and load-bearing equipment. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC H340 overview (G2X internal).
• Product and Service Code Manual (Acquisition.gov). ¹
• PSC Manual PDF (full code list and scope language). ²
• Acquisition planning guidance and related policy references on Acquisition.gov. ³

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual — Acquisition.gov — https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. PSC Manual (full code list and scope language) — Acquisition.gov PDF — https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf
3. Acquisition planning (policy guidance) — Acquisition.gov — https://www.acquisition.gov/dlad/53.9007-acquisition-planning

Overview

The Product and Service Code (PSC) framework standardizes how federal procurements describe the goods and services acquired, supporting consistent reporting in systems such as FPDS and SAM. The PSC H340 — Inspection- Rope, Cable, Chain, And Fittings — is the specific entry used when the primary contract deliverable is inspection, testing, certification, or related reporting for rope, wire rope, synthetic rope, cable systems, chains (including lifting chains), and their associated fittings (shackles, hooks, sockets, swages, turnbuckles, etc.). Agencies apply the PSC Manual’s scope language and examples to determine fit, and assignments typically appear on solicitations, awards, and contract reports to enable accurate spend analysis, supplier identification, and lifecycle safety/compliance tracking. For definitive scope, assignment guidance, and examples consult the PSC Manual and its code-list PDF. [2]