PSC H940

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is the federal government’s standardized taxonomy for classifying products and services procured through federal contracts and orders. PSC codes are recorded in FPDS and SAM to improve spend visibility, category analysis, and procurement management; the PSC Manual on Acquisition.gov governs code definitions and updates. ¹

The PSC H940 designates “Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection — Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings.” It applies when a procurement action’s primary deliverable is quality control, testing, or inspection services specifically focused on rope, cable, chain, and related fittings, per the PSC table and manual. ²

What this PSC covers

Per the PSC Manual and the official PSC table, H940 is intended for quality-assurance and testing services directed to rope, cable, chain, and their fittings. Typical services include: ²

• Quality-control inspections of rope, cable, chain, and fittings
• Laboratory or field testing for tensile strength, corrosion, or fatigue (commercial testing)
• Acceptance testing and certification for installed rigging components
• Pre-delivery inspection of manufactured rope, cable, chain, and fittings
• Non-routine forensic testing following failure or incident
• Documentation and reporting of inspection/test results

Related PSC codes

Type | Code | Descriptor

• | - | -
• PSC | H939 | Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection — Materials Handling Equipment
• PSC | H941 | Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection — Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment
• PSC | H947 | Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection — Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings

See also: H340 (Inspection — Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings) and J040 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild — Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings) for adjacent classifications.

Usage guidance

Agencies record PSCs on procurement actions in FPDS to enable category tracking and spend analysis; choose H940 when the primary requirement is QC, testing, or inspection services for rope, cable, chain, or fittings rather than procurement of the hardware itself. ¹

When an action bundles inspection with installation or repair, select the PSC that best reflects the contract’s primary purpose; if inspection/testing is the primary objective, H940 is appropriate. Not specified by official sources ²

Frequently asked questions

• Q: When should contracting actions use PSC H940 instead of a supply PSC?
  A: Use H940 when the principal requirement is quality control, testing, or inspection services for rope, cable, chain, or fittings rather than acquisition of the hardware. Align PSC selection to the contract’s primary objective and statement of work. ²

• Q: Does H940 cover laboratory testing and field inspections?
  A: Yes. H940 encompasses both laboratory (commercial) testing and field inspection services for rope, cable, chain, and fittings when those services are the main deliverable; specific inclusions and exclusions are defined by the PSC Manual and table. ²

• Q: Are there standard NAICS pairings for H940?
  A: The PSC Manual does not prescribe a single mandatory NAICS-to-PSC mapping for H940; NAICS selection depends on the nature of the services performed (e.g., testing laboratories, professional services, or technical support). Not specified by official sources ¹

• Q: Is there a related maintenance or repair PSC for these items?
  A: Yes. Maintenance, repair, and rebuilding actions for rope, cable, chain, and fittings commonly use PSCs in the J-category (for example, J040), while H940 remains the appropriate code for QC/testing/inspection services. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC H940 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/H940
• Product and Service Code Manual (Acquisition.gov) — PSC manual and guidance. ¹
• PSC April 2025 (Acquisition.gov) — official PSC table including H940. ²
• DFARS/PGI mapping and commodity references (required sources / supply lists, Acquisition.gov). ³

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual — Acquisition.gov. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. PSC April 2025 — Acquisition.gov (PSC table). https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-april-2025.xlsx
3. PGI Part 208 — Required Sources of Supplies and Services (DFARS/PGI listings), Acquisition.gov. https://www.acquisition.gov/dfarspgi/pgi-part-208-required-sources-supplies-and-services

Related NAICS and PSC codes

The PSC Manual does not prescribe a single, mandatory NAICS-to-PSC mapping for H940; agencies should select the NAICS code that best describes the primary service being procured (testing/inspection as the principal deliverable) and document the rationale in the procurement record. Not specified by official sources [1]

Common NAICS codes frequently used for testing, inspection, and laboratory services that may be appropriate to pair with H940 (select based on the primary work requirement):

• NAICS 541380 — Testing Laboratories — for commercial laboratory testing of physical, mechanical, or chemical properties (tensile, corrosion, fatigue) of rope, cable, chain, and fittings.
• NAICS 541990 — All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services — a catch‑all for specialized professional testing/inspection services not classified elsewhere.
• NAICS 541690 — Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services — for technical consulting, QA program development, or inspection program support related to rigging components.

Related PSCs: See the "Related PSC codes" section above for adjacent PSC entries that commonly appear with H940; where the procurement’s primary purpose is hardware inspection or supplies, consider PSCs such as H340, and where maintenance/repair/rebuild is primary, consider <a href="https://app.g2