PSC H370

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is the federal standard for classifying what the government buys; PSCs are recorded in contract-reporting systems such as FPDS and SAM and are maintained through the Product and Service Code Manual on Acquisition.gov. The PSC H370 is defined in the PSC Manual as “Inspection‑ Automatic Data Processing Equipment (Including Firmware), Software, Supplies and Support Equipment.” It is assigned when the predominant contract action is inspection-related services for ADP/IT hardware, firmware, software, supplies, or associated support equipment. The Manual notes that inspection codes in this family include commercial testing and laboratory services while excluding medical/dental laboratory services.¹

• See also on G2X:
  • G2X — PSC H370 overview
  • G2X — PSC H270 (Equipment & Materials Testing — ADP)
  • G2X — PSC H374 (Inspection — Office Machines/Text Processing)

What this PSC covers

• Inspection services for ADP equipment (hardware and firmware).¹
• Inspection and testing of software and firmware releases when inspection/testing is the primary contract action.¹
• Inspection-related supply items for ADP systems (consumables, test supplies).¹
• Support equipment inspection tied to ADP systems (test fixtures, calibration tools).¹
• Commercial testing and laboratory services applied to ADP/IT items (non‑medical).¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Reporting and FPDS notes

• The PSC is recorded in FPDS data element 8A and should represent the predominant product or service purchased by the action; guidance on selecting the appropriate PSC is included in the PSC Manual.¹
• For certain reporting fields, FPDS enforces additional rules: when the Program/Funding Agency is DoD and the PSC begins with the “70” family (including H370), the FPDS “Reason for Purchase” field must be populated per FPDS guidance.²

Frequently asked questions

• Q: When should a contracting officer use PSC H370 rather than an IT services PSC?
  A: Use PSC H370 when the predominant work is inspection/test activities on ADP equipment, firmware, software, supplies, or support equipment. If the primary purchase is IT development, management, or operations services, select the appropriate IT services PSC instead.¹

• Q: Does H370 cover software development testing (quality assurance) work?
  A: H370 covers inspection/testing activity focused on ADP equipment and software as the inspected item (commercial testing/laboratory services). If the primary effort is software development or professional IT services, a dedicated IT services PSC is typically more appropriate.¹

• Q: Are medical or dental equipment inspections included under H370?
  A: No. The PSC Manual explicitly excludes medical and dental laboratory services from the H3 inspection family; those activities are assigned to medical/veterinary inspection PSCs such as H365.¹

• Q: Are there FPDS reporting requirements tied to H370 for DoD actions?
  A: Yes. When the funding/program agency is DoD and the PSC begins with the “70” family (including H370), FPDS requires the “Reason for Purchase” field to be completed according to FPDS help guidance.²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC H370 page
• Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual) — Acquisition.gov.¹
• FPDS — Help / guidance (includes Purchase Reason guidance for DoD and the ‘70’ family).²

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual). https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual

2. FPDS — FPDS help and guidance (includes Purchase Reason guidance for DoD and the ‘70’ PSC family). https://www.fpds.gov