PSC L032

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is a government-wide taxonomy used to label and classify goods and services in federal procurement, supporting FPDS reporting, acquisition planning, and spending analysis. The PSC Manual is the official register and is maintained on acquisition.gov. ¹

The code L032 is listed in the PSC Manual as “Technical Representative — Woodworking Machinery and Equipment.” It is applied on contract actions to indicate technical-representative services specifically associated with woodworking machinery and related equipment, enabling agencies to track obligations and identify vendors who provide on-site technical representation for this equipment class. ¹

See also on G2X:

• L032
• J032
• N032

What this PSC covers

• Technical representative services for woodworking machinery
• On-site vendor technical liaison functions
• Equipment performance observation and reporting
• Operator instruction and demonstrations
• Coordination for warranty or factory support
• Field troubleshooting and diagnostics

Task-level responsibilities are not enumerated in the PSC Manual; specific duties are defined by the contracting agency in the statement of work or COR/COTR appointment. Not specified by official sources. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Entries above are adjacent PSC family codes listed in the PSC Manual for the woodworking machinery grouping. ¹

Procurement context

Agencies record PSC values at the contract line-item level to identify the product/service being procured; PGI guidance instructs that CLINs and subline items include the associated PSC for services and supplies when established. This links PSC identification to contract structure and FPDS reporting. ³

Role distinction (technical representative vs. COR)

A technical representative performs non-contract-administration technical duties at or near contractor facilities; DoD DFARS guidance distinguishes this role from a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and limits technical representatives from contract administration and audit functions. Agencies should follow their DFARS and agency procedures when assigning technical representatives. ²

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What does the PSC L032 tag indicate on a contract?

  • A: It signals that the line item or award includes technical-representative services associated with woodworking machinery and equipment. The PSC Manual provides the code title but does not prescribe exact task descriptions; those are defined in the solicitation or SOW. ¹

• Q: Is a technical representative the same as a COR?

  • A: No. DFARS defines a technical representative as performing non-administrative technical duties and distinguishes that role from a COR, who is appointed by the contracting officer to perform administrative oversight functions. Agencies must follow DFARS and agency policy when assigning either role. ²

• Q: Which contract documents must show the PSC?

  • A: When established, PSCs should be recorded at the CLIN or subline-item level to support FPDS reporting and contract administration. Contracting officers and program offices should include PSC identification in item descriptions per PGI guidance. ³

• Q: Are task boundaries or deliverables specified by the PSC Manual for L032?

  • A: No. The PSC Manual provides the code title and placement in the taxonomy but does not enumerate task-level deliverables or performance standards; those are set by the requiring activity and reflected in the SOW or contract. ¹

Useful resources

• L032 — G2X PSC page
• Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual, April 2025). ¹
• DFARS Subpart 242.74 — Technical Representation at Contractor Facilities. ²
• PGI 204.71 / PGI 204.7103 — CLIN content and PSC recording guidance. ³

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual, April 2025). https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf
2. DFARS Subpart 242.74 — Technical Representation at Contractor Facilities. https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/subpart-242.74-technical-representation-contractor-facilities
3. PGI 204.71 / PGI 204.7103 — Uniform Contract Line Item Numbering System / CLIN content (includes PSC recording guidance). https://www.acquisition.gov/node/55710/printable/print