PSC L080

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a four-character classification system used across U.S. federal procurement to identify what the government is buying; PSCs are applied in FPDS/SAM reporting and are maintained in the Product and Service Code Manual. The PSC Manual and associated PSC lists are the authoritative source for code definitions and assignment.¹

PSC L080 (Technical Representative — Brushes, Paints, Sealers, and Adhesives) designates technical-representative services and classifications associated with brushes, paints, sealers, and adhesives for procurement reporting and contract line-item identification. Agencies use this PSC when the dominant purpose of a contract line item is technical representation or related services for the listed product group; the PSC is applied to the line item that best represents the predominant requirement for reporting and award purposes. See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC L080 overview
• G2X — PSC listing: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc

What this PSC covers

• Brushes.¹
• Paints (coatings and related formulations).¹
• Sealers and sealing compounds.¹
• Adhesives and bonding compounds.¹
• Technical‑representative services for specification, testing, and application support of the above products.¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Not specified by official sources.²

Reporting & FPDS usage

FPDS requires a valid PSC for each contract line item and instructs reporters to choose the code that best identifies the product or service procured; PSC values are validated against the PSC Manual when awards are recorded in FPDS. Product/Service Code and Product/Service Description are mandatory FPDS fields for line-item reporting, and reporters should use the code reflecting the predominant purpose or value of the line item.³

Trade‑ and sourcing‑related note

Certain procurement rules (for example, Trade Agreements Act coverage lists) reference product groups by product‑service group and may treat brushes, paints, sealers, and adhesives under a broader product-service grouping for trade determinations; agencies should consult applicable FAR/DFARS trade-agreements guidance when sourcing these items for international preference decisions.⁴

Frequently asked questions

• Q: When should PSC L080 be selected on a contract line item?
  A: Select PSC L080 when the predominant purpose of the line item is technical‑representative services related to brushes, paints, sealers, or adhesives, or when the line‑item description maps to that PSC per the PSC Manual.¹

• Q: Is L080 used for the physical sale of paints and adhesives or only for technical representation?
  A: L‑series PSCs typically denote technical‑representative categories; whether L080 is appropriate for a physical-supply line depends on the product/service relationship and FPDS reporting rules—choose the PSC that best represents the predominant requirement per the PSC Manual.¹

• Q: Where is the authoritative list of PSC codes and descriptors?
  A: The Product and Service Code Manual on Acquisition.gov (PSC Manual) is the authoritative source for PSC codes, descriptors, and updates; use that manual and its published lists for code selection and interpretation.¹

• Q: How does FPDS enforce PSC validity?
  A: FPDS requires that the Product/Service Code field contain a valid PSC from the PSC Manual and validates entries against that manual; reporters must select the code representing most of the line-item value and ensure the description supports that selection.³

Useful resources

• Product and Service Code Manual (authoritative PSC definitions).¹
• PSC April 2024 (machine list/spreadsheet of PSC entries).²
• FPDS glossary and data-dictionary guidance on Product/Service Code reporting.³

References

1. PSC Manual April 2024 (Product and Service Code Manual). https://login.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2024.pdf.
2. PSC April 2024 (spreadsheet listing). https://login.acquisition.gov/content/psc-april-2024.xlsx.
3. FPDS glossary — Product or Service Code / FPDS-NG data dictionary. https://www.fpds.gov/help/Glossary.htm.
4. DFARS 225.401-70 — End products subject to trade agreements (product groups listing). https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/225.401-70-end-products-subject-to-trade-agreements.