PSC K088

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is a standardized classification used across U.S. federal procurement to denote the goods and services being purchased. PSCs appear in FPDS (data element 8A) and are maintained via the Product and Service Code Manual and related GSA/FPDS processes to support reporting, spend-analysis, category management, and market research. The PSC Manual provides authoritative code names, category placements, activation and end dates, and downloadable spreadsheets; it does not always include expanded operational definitions or exhaustive inclusion/exclusion rules for every code. ²

PSC K088 is listed in the official PSC Manual under Category K (Modification of Equipment) with the label “Modification of Equipment‑ Live Animals.” The manual records the code label and category placement but does not provide a prescriptive, line‑by‑line scope or operational examples specific to K088. ¹

• See also on G2X:
  • G2X — PSC K088
  • G2X — PSC K087
  • G2X — PSC N088

What this PSC covers

This PSC label is intended to capture modification work related to live‑animal equipment rather than the procurement of animals or veterinary services themselves. Typical activities that fall under this label include:

• Modification of live‑animal related equipment — changes to cages, stalls, or specialized apparatus that are primarily intended for live‑animal use (e.g., altering dimensions, mounting points, or interfaces).
• Alterations to animal containment or handling systems — structural or mechanical changes to containment units, chutes, or loading systems used with animals.
• Retrofits for live‑animal transport equipment — upgrades to enclosures, ventilation, or securing systems used for transporting animals.
• Adaptations to veterinary or life‑support apparatus for animals — modifications to support systems (oxygenation, heating, monitoring interfaces) where the equipment is specifically configured for animals.
• Modifications to monitoring or environmental control equipment for animals — changes to sensors, HVAC controls, or humidity/temperature systems intended to maintain animal environments.
• Specialized restraint or harness system alterations — redesign or retrofit of restraint devices, mounts, or harnesses used on or with animals.
• Miscellaneous live‑animal equipment modifications — other equipment change orders primarily focused on animal use and safety.

Detailed, prescriptive scope, examples, and inclusion/exclusion rules for PSC K088 are not specified by official sources. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

The PSC Manual lists code names and category placements but does not provide an authoritative NAICS crosswalk for every PSC entry. Official NAICS mappings or a governmentwide crosswalk for PSC K088 are not provided in the PSC Manual or the published crosswalk tables. Contracting officers should rely on action‑level analysis to determine applicable NAICS when needed. ¹

Usage in FPDS and reporting

Agencies record the PSC in FPDS element 8A. The PSC Manual instructs that when multiple products or services are present on a single action, the contracting activity should code to the predominant product or service. For modifications of equipment where the primary work is alteration of equipment used with live animals, agencies may select PSC K088 consistent with the manual’s category placement. For installation, construction, or substantially different activities, consider the corresponding PSCs in other categories (for example, installation counterparts) and document the coding rationale in the action file. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What exactly does PSC K088 cover?

  • A: The PSC Manual lists K088 as “Modification of Equipment‑ Live Animals” but does not supply a detailed scope or examples; therefore, specific inclusions and exclusions are not prescribed in the manual and require contracting‑office judgment. ¹

• Q: Where is K088 used in federal reporting?

  • A: K088 is recorded in FPDS data element 8A to classify contract actions where the predominant requirement aligns with modification of equipment for live animals, reflecting the manual’s category label. ¹

• Q: Is there a standard NAICS code tied to K088?

  • A: The PSC Manual and its published crosswalks do not provide an authoritative NAICS mapping for K088; agencies determine NAICS by the primary industry of the procurement when required. ¹

• Q: How should contracting specialists choose K088 versus nearby codes?

  • A: Follow the PSC Manual principle of coding to the predominant product or service. If the primary work is equipment modification related to live animals, K088 is the labeled PSC; if the primary work is installation, construction, or another activity type, select the PSC that best reflects that predominant activity. ¹

• Q: Where to find the official definition or changes to K088?

  • A: The PSC Manual and its periodic updates (including downloadable spreadsheets and PDFs on acquisition.gov) are the authoritative sources for code names, category placements, activations, and retirements. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC K088
• Product and Service Code Manual (October 2020 PSC Manual PDF). ¹
• Product and Service Code Manual landing page (current PSC Manual and spreadsheets). ²

References

1. https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/October%202020%20PSC%20Manual.pdf
2. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual