PSC H954

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system standardizes how the U.S. federal government classifies what it buys in procurement actions. PSC codes are recorded in FPDS and are used across acquisition reporting, spend analysis, and category management. The Product and Service Code Manual on Acquisition.gov governs PSC definitions, groupings, and maintenance ¹.

PSC H954 — Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection- Prefabricated Structures and Scaffolding — identifies quality-control, testing, and inspection services specifically associated with prefabricated structures and scaffolding when those services are the predominant deliverable reported in FPDS. Agencies should select PSC H954 in FPDS data element 8A when inspection/testing services for prefabricated structures or scaffolding best represent the contract action ¹.

What this PSC covers

• Quality-control, testing, and inspection services for prefabricated shelters and assembled structures. ¹
• Inspections and acceptance testing of scaffolding systems and accessories. ¹
• On-site structural evaluations related to prefabricated components and erected scaffolds. ¹
• Documentation and reporting of test results, nonconformances, and corrective actions for prefabricated structures. ¹
• Third-party or commercial laboratory services tied to performance testing of prefabricated structural elements. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Table verified in the Product and Service Code Manual. ¹

How this code maps to FPDS reporting

FPDS requires the Product/Service Code value in data element 8A; the FPDS award documentation and schema describe data element 8A and its role in award reporting and export. Use these FPDS resources for technical reporting guidance and element definitions ².

When multiple goods or services are present, report the PSC that represents the predominant product or service by contract value. Use PSC H954 where QC/testing/inspection of prefabricated structures or scaffolding is the primary acquisition outcome reported in FPDS ¹.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: When should H954 be used instead of a product PSC such as 5440?
  A: Use PSC H954 when the contract principally procures inspection, testing, or quality-control services for prefabricated structures or scaffolding. If the contract primarily purchases physical scaffolding equipment or forms, select the product PSC 5440. ¹

• Q: Are commercial laboratory tests for scaffold components reportable under H954?
  A: Commercial testing performed as part of an inspection/testing service for prefabricated structures or scaffolding may be reported under PSC H954 when the service is the predominant acquisition. The PSC Manual includes laboratory and third-party testing as part of related inspection/testing entries. ¹

• Q: Is H954 tied to a specific NAICS for small-business or set-aside determinations?
  A: Not specified by official sources. The PSC Manual documents PSC definitions and FPDS reporting rules but does not assign a single, binding NAICS to PSC H954; NAICS selection depends on the principal nature of the work reported in FPDS. ¹

• Q: Can H954 be used for scaffolding rental or installation activities?
  A: Rental and installation activities are typically reported under separate PSC categories (rental/lease or installation service codes). PSC H954 applies where inspection/testing/QC is the predominant service; if rental or installation dominates, select the corresponding PSC. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC H954 (unofficial marketplace/analysis view)
• Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual, April 2025 PDF) ¹
• FPDS award data element documentation — Product or Service Code (8A) ²

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual), U.S. GSA — April 2025. https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf.
2. FPDS — Award data element documentation: Product or Service Code (8A). https://www.fpds.gov/FPDS/schemaDocs/DataCollection/contracts/1.2/Award.html.