PSC J051

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system standardizes how the U.S. federal government classifies goods and services in procurement records, enabling consistent FPDS/SAM reporting, analysis, and spend visibility. The GSA Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual) defines PSC names, category groupings, product-class entries, and guidance for selecting PSCs in federal awards. Agencies use PSCs to indicate the primary purpose of an acquisition (service versus product), which improves obligation tracking, category management, and cross‑agency analytics. This entry describes PSC J051 — maintenance, repair, and rebuilding services for hand tools and related kits — and notes common related PSCs and product-class examples for Group 51. ¹

The PSC J051 is titled “MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- HAND TOOLS” and identifies contract actions whose predominant effort is maintenance, repair, or rebuilding services for hand tools and related tool kits; J051 is listed under Category J (Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment). ¹

• See also on G2X:
  • PSC J051
  • PSC K051
  • PSC N051

What this PSC covers

• Maintenance, repair, and rebuilding services for nonpowered edged hand tools (examples: chisels, handsaws). ¹
• Maintenance, repair, and rebuilding services for nonedged, nonpowered hand tools (examples: hammers, pliers, screwdrivers). ¹
• Repair, overhaul, refurbishment, or rebuilding of powered hand tools and their hand-held attachments (for example, portable drills and pneumatic hand tools). ¹
• Repair or refurbishment of tool boxes, tool chests, and organized hand-tool kits and outfits; includes restoration of inventory organization and labeling where part of the repair scope. ¹
• Service entries for recurring maintenance agreements, on‑site repairs, periodic shop rebuild work, and warranty repair services when the primary contract effort is labor for hand-tool maintenance. ¹

Related PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	K051	Modification of Equipment — Hand Tools
PSC	L051	Technical Representative — Hand Tools
PSC	N051	Installation of Equipment — Hand Tools

Source: PSC Manual (Category J, related K/L/N entries). ¹

Product-class (Group 51) examples

• PSC 5110 — Hand Tools, Edged, Nonpowered (chisels, saws). ¹
• PSC 5120 — Hand Tools, Nonedged, Nonpowered (hammers, pliers, screwdrivers). ¹
• PSC 5130 — Hand Tools, Power Driven (portable drills, pneumatic tools). ¹
• PSC 5180 — Sets, Kits, and Outfits of Hand Tools. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Where is PSC J051 defined and maintained?
  A: PSC J051 is defined in the GSA Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual), the authoritative source for PSC names, category assignments, and product-class listings used in FPDS and SAM reporting. Refer to the PSC Manual for current listings and revision history. ¹

• Q: When should an action be coded J051 rather than a product PSC in Group 51?
  A: Use J051 when the predominant contract effort is labor for maintenance, repair, or rebuilding of hand tools (shop or on‑site services). Use Group 51 product PSCs when the primary deliverable is physical hand tools or kits. ¹

• Q: Are there common companion PSCs to include on solicitations or orders?
  A: Common companion PSCs include installation, modification, or technical representative service lines when those activities are part of the requirement—specifically N051, K051, and L051. Add them when those distinct service efforts are contract line items. ¹

• Q: How does accurate PSC coding affect FPDS reporting and spend analysis?
  A: Selecting J051 correctly ensures FPDS records reflect the government’s primary acquisition purpose (service vs. product), which drives accurate obligation classification, category spend analytics, and sourcing decisions. The PSC Manual directs selection of the PSC representing the predominant effort. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC J051 (internal).
• PSC Manual (GSA) — PSC Manual April 2025 (official PDF). ¹
• Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual landing page: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual, PSC Manual April 2025 (GSA / Acquisition.GOV). https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf.

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Related NAICS

• NAICS 811310 — Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Use when the predominant work is trade/industrial repair of tools used in commercial or industrial settings. [2]
• NAICS 811490 — Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance. Applicable for small‑scale, consumer, or household hand‑tool repair services. [3]

Related PSC (common companions and product‑class links)

• PSC [J