PSC J998

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system standardizes how the U.S. federal government classifies goods and services procured through federal contracting; PSCs are used for FPDS/SAM reporting, spend analysis, and acquisition planning. PSC assignment and usage are governed by the PSC Manual and acquisition guidance for FPDS reporting.²

Per official acquisition guidance and FAC issuances, PSC J998 designates non‑nuclear ship repair (including overhauls and conversions) performed on non‑nuclear propelled and non‑propelled ships east of the 108th meridian. This PSC is commonly paired with shipbuilding/repair NAICS codes such as 336611 for contract and FPDS classification.¹

What this PSC covers

• Ship repair and overhaul services for non‑nuclear vessels located east of the 108th meridian.¹
• Conversions and major structural modifications of non‑nuclear ships.¹
• Mechanical and propulsion equipment repairs aboard non‑nuclear ships (non‑nuclear systems only).¹
• Hull, superstructure, docking, dry‑docking, and afloat repair activities tied to ship repair contracts.¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	336611	Ship Building and Repairing
PSC	J999	Non‑nuclear Ship Repair (West)
PSC	J020	Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment—Ship & Marine Equipment

Geographic boundary and scope

Boundary definition: Tasks covered by PSC J998 apply to non‑nuclear ship repair work performed east of the 108th meridian; analogous work west of that meridian is classified under PSC J999. This east/west delimiter is used for consistent FPDS assignment and reporting.¹

Frequently asked questions

• What specifically does PSC J998 designate?
  PSC J998 designates non‑nuclear ship repair, including overhauls and conversions, for non‑nuclear propelled and non‑propelled ships performed east of the 108th meridian. It is used as the primary service classification in FPDS/SAM reporting for such procurements.¹

• Which NAICS is typically reported with PSC J998?
  The principal NAICS associated with non‑nuclear ship repair procurements is 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing). Awards and orders using PSC J998 commonly list NAICS 336611 in FPDS entries.¹

• How is the east/west boundary defined for ship‑repair PSCs?
  The PSC Manual and FAC guidance establish the operational split: services east of the 108th meridian are reported under PSC J998, and services west of the meridian under PSC J999. This geographic rule supports consistent contract classification.¹

• Does PSC J998 include nuclear ship repair or nuclear‑related work?
  No. PSC J998 explicitly covers non‑nuclear ship repair. Nuclear vessel work, nuclear components, or nuclear propulsion system work are excluded and must be classified under appropriate nuclear or specialized PSCs and guidance.¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC J998 (internal overview)
• G2X — PSC J999 (sister code)
• G2X — NAICS 336611 (shipbuilding and repairing)
• FAC 2001‑15 and the PSC Manual (see References below for official links)

References

1. FAC 2001‑15 — Federal Acquisition Circular/regulatory change notice and PSC assignments (defines J998/J999 and related PSC classification guidance). https://www.acquisition.gov/reg-change-notice/fac2001-15
2. PGI Part 204 — Administrative and Information Matters (FPDS/PSC reporting guidance; PSC manual and FPDS instructions). https://www.acquisition.gov/dfarspgi/pgi-part-204-administrative-and-information-matters