PSC L081

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) framework is the federal government’s standardized taxonomy for classifying procured products and services. PSCs are required data elements in federal procurement reporting and are maintained in the Product and Service Code Manual; they enable consistent tracking, analysis, and reporting of government spend across systems such as FPDS and SAM. ¹

The PSC entry for L081 is listed in the PSC Manual as "Technical Representative- Containers, Packaging, And Packing Supplies." It identifies contract actions that procure technical‑representative services tied to containers, packaging, and packing supplies. The manual provides the authoritative short descriptor but does not define a detailed duty list for the technical‑representative role; specific duties are defined in the solicitation or statement of work. ¹

• See also on G2X:
  • G2X — PSC L081
  • G2X — PSC K081
  • G2X — PSC N081

What this PSC covers

• Technical‑representative services for containers and storage packaging, including evaluation and recommendations for packaging systems and materials. ¹
• Vendor liaison and customer‑facing product support for packing supplies, such as coordinating technical questions between users and manufacturers. ¹
• On‑site support related to selection, fitting, or application of packaging components and protective materials. ¹
• Coordination of quality or conformance matters for containers and packing supplies, including inspection coordination and reporting. ¹
• Advisory services tied to procurement, delivery, or disposition of packaging systems where a technical representative advises acquisition or logistics stakeholders. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

• PSC | K081 | Modification Of Equipment- Containers, Packaging, And Packing Supplies
• PSC | N081 | Installation Of Equipment- Containers, Packaging, And Packing Supplies
• PSC | J081 | Maintenance, Repair, Or Rebuild Of Equipment- Containers, Packaging, And Packing Supplies

Relevant related PSC entries are listed in the PSC Manual; agencies select the PSC most representative of the contract action. ¹

Reporting and FPDS usage

Agencies must report a valid PSC for each FPDS transaction; the Product/Service Code field is defined as the four‑character code that best identifies the procured product or service and must match an entry in the PSC Manual. FPDS guidance instructs selection of the PSC that represents the majority of the contract value when multiple codes could apply. ²

If a solicitation or contract requires a specific statement of technical‑representative duties (hours, deliverables, reporting), that scope is defined in the solicitation or PWS/SOW, not by the PSC descriptor. Not specified by official sources ¹.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What exactly does L081 cover on a contract award notice?
  A: The PSC label indicates the award includes technical‑representative services related to containers, packaging, and packing supplies; FPDS will show the PSC Manual description in the Product/Service Description. Contract‑specific duties are found in the solicitation or SOW/PWS. ¹

• Q: Is L081 appropriate when buying physical boxes or bags?
  A: Purchasing physical containers, boxes, or bags is typically reported with product PSC entries (for example, 8115 or 8105) rather than L‑series technical‑representative codes; L081 is intended for services, not the commodity purchase itself. Check the PSC Manual and FPDS guidance. ¹

• Q: Can a task order include both L081 and a product PSC on the same award?
  A: FPDS requires reporting the primary PSC that represents most of the contract’s value; if services and supplies are both present, select the PSC representing the predominant effort and report that in FPDS. Solicitation terms should clarify ordering and reporting. ²

• Q: Are there standard NAICS pairings for L081?
  A: The PSC Manual provides PSC entries but does not publish mandatory NAICS pairings for every L‑series code; agencies commonly pair service PSCs with NAICS appropriate to the contract’s primary industry. Not specified by official sources ¹

See also on G2X: G2X — PSC L081

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC L081
• PSC Manual — April 2025 (Product and Service Code Manual). ¹
• FPDS glossary — Product or Service Code. ²

References

1. PSC Manual — April 2025 (Product and Service Code Manual). https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf.
2. FPDS Help — Glossary: Product or Service Code. https://www.fpds.gov/help_V1_1/Glossary.htm.