PSC H995

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system standardizes how the U.S. federal government classifies goods and services in procurement records, improving consistency in FPDS/SAM reporting, spend analysis, and contract tracking. The PSC Manual (maintained on Acquisition.gov) is the authoritative source for PSC descriptors, updates, and guidance on using PSCs in reporting and analytics. PSC entries are descriptive: they identify the service or supply category for a contract action but do not replace the solicitation’s statement of work, specifications, or technical standards required by the procuring activity. ¹

The PSC H995 is listed in the PSC catalog as OTHER QC/TEST/INSPECT- METAL BARS, SHEETS, AND SHAPES. It is intended to identify contract actions that procure quality-control, testing, or inspection services specifically for metal bars, sheets, and structural shapes. The PSC descriptor does not enumerate permitted test methods, acceptance criteria, or detailed reporting formats—those belong in the contract documentation. ¹

• See also:
  • H995 — PSC overview on G2X
  • H395
  • H295

What this PSC covers

• Quality-control services for metal bars, sheets, and shapes; includes inspection planning and execution as described in the contract’s scope of work. ¹
• Testing and laboratory analyses tied to metal stock acceptance, such as chemical or mechanical property verification when specified by the procuring activity. ¹
• Inspection services for dimensional, surface, and conformity checks of metal stock to applicable drawings and standards. ¹
• Certification and acceptance inspection reporting required for deliveries of metal bars, sheets, and shapes. ¹
• Coordination and delivery of non-destructive or destructive test results as contract deliverables; the PSC does not mandate specific test methods. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Official crosswalks and NAICS mappings for PSC H995 are not enumerated in the PSC Manual; contracting officers select a NAICS code based on the primary work performed and applicable procurement rules. Use agency-specific guidance or the PSC Tool to identify relevant NAICS/PSC pairings for a particular procurement. Not specified by official sources. ¹

How this PSC is used in federal contracting

• Contract classification: Contracting officers assign H995 in FPDS when the primary deliverable is quality-control, testing, or inspection of metal bars, sheets, or shapes; accurate PSC selection supports spend-tracking and sourcing analysis. ¹
• Award reporting: Agencies report obligations and awards under the PSC assigned in the contract action; H-series PSCs categorize inspection/testing/quality-control service activities within FPDS reporting. ¹
• Solicitation drafting: The PSC descriptor signals the service category but not the technical content; solicitations should include the statement of work, referenced standards, and acceptance criteria to define required tests and inspections. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What does PSC H995 specifically mean on a solicitation?
  A: PSC H995 designates procurement of QC, testing, or inspection services for metal bars, sheets, and shapes. The PSC Manual supplies the descriptor but not the technical test methods or acceptance criteria, which belong in the solicitation documents. ¹

• Q: Which agencies use H995 most often?
  A: Usage varies by mission—defense procurement, civil works, and research programs may each record H995 when contracting metal inspection services. FPDS/USAspending reports usage by agency but the PSC Manual does not publish agency-by-agency summaries. ¹

• Q: Is there a required NAICS code paired with H995?
  A: The PSC Manual does not mandate a single NAICS pairing for H995; NAICS selection depends on the primary contract activity and is determined by the contracting officer in accordance with NAICS assignment rules. ¹

• Q: Are specific test methods (ultrasonic, radiography, chemical analysis) mandated by the PSC?
  A: No. The PSC identifies the service category only. Specific test methods, procedures, and acceptance thresholds must be specified in the solicitation’s statement of work, applicable specifications, or referenced standards. ¹

Useful resources

• H995 — G2X PSC page for H995
• Product and Service Code Manual (Acquisition.gov — central PSC list and downloads). ¹
• PSC Tool (official PSC selection/lookup). ²

References

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

2. PSC Tool (official PSC selection/lookup). https://psctool.us/