PSC L089

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is the standardized U.S. federal taxonomy used to classify goods and services for procurement reporting, analysis, and program management. PSCs appear in systems such as FPDS and SAM and are maintained via the federal PSC manual and acquisition guidance, which explain reporting expectations and PSC structure for award records. ¹

The PSC L089 is cataloged as "Technical Representative‑ Subsistence." Public PSC listings show L‑series entries under "L — Technical Representative Services," but the PSC manual index does not provide a detailed public scope or duty list specific to L089. Not specified by official sources. ¹

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC L089 overview
• G2X — PSC L087 overview
• G2X — PSC L088 overview

What this PSC covers

• On‑site technical representative services for subsistence‑related items. Not specified by official sources. ¹
• Liaison and technical oversight related to food procurement or provisioning supplies. Not specified by official sources. ¹
• Inspection, testing, or acceptance assistance specific to subsistence materiel. Not specified by official sources. ¹
• Advisory or corrective‑action coordination between contracting officers and subsistence suppliers. Not specified by official sources. ¹
• Short‑term embedded technical assistance at contractor facilities related to subsistence systems. Not specified by official sources. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Official consolidated PSC‑to‑NAICS crosswalks that identify every NAICS associated with PSC L089 are not published in a single definitive .gov resource; agency award records may list various NAICS for subsistence procurements depending on the acquisition. Not specified by official sources. ¹

Usage and reporting guidance

• PSC selection in award records: FPDS requires a valid PSC for each award; the PSC identifies the primary product or service for reporting and helps support FAR/DFARS compliance and analytics. ²
• Technical representative role (context): DoD guidance distinguishes a technical representative (technical program staff performing non‑contract administration duties, including on‑site presence) from a contracting officer’s representative; appointment and authorities follow DFARS and agency procedures. ³

Frequently asked questions

• What does PSC L089 specifically mean on an award record?
  The PSC L089 label on an award records the listing "Technical Representative‑ Subsistence." The public PSC index does not define a fuller, authoritative duty list for L089; agencies infer scope from contract language and awarding‑office guidance. Not specified by official sources. ¹

• Where is the PSC value reported and used?
  PSC values are entered into FPDS and related acquisition systems (and appear in SAM reports) to identify the primary product or service procured. Contracting officers should select the PSC that best represents the award’s purpose per FPDS guidance. ²

• How does a technical representative differ from a COR?
  A technical representative provides technical oversight or assistance (often at or near contractor facilities) without assuming contract administration or funding authorities; a COR is formally appointed with defined monitoring and administrative responsibilities under agency regulations. See DFARS for DoD context. ³

• Can vendors list PSC L089 on capability statements or SAM profiles?
  Vendors can reference past awards that used PSC L089 in capability statements, but the PSC manual does not prescribe marketing nomenclature or recommended phrasing for vendor profiles. Agencies evaluate relevance based on award scope and solicitation language. Not specified by official sources. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC L089 overview
• Acquisition Systems — Product Service Code Manual reference (Acquisition.gov). ¹
• FPDS glossary and data dictionary (Product or Service Code definition and FPDS reporting rules). ²
• DFARS Subpart 242.74 — Technical representation at contractor facilities. ³

References

1. Acquisition Systems — Product Service Code Manual reference. Acquisition.gov. https://www.acquisition.gov/Acquisition_Systems.
2. FPDS glossary — Product or Service Code definition and FPDS data dictionary. FPDS.gov. https://www.fpds.gov/help_V1_1/Glossary.htm.
3. Subpart 242.74 — Technical Representation at Contractor Facilities. Acquisition.gov (DFARS). https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/subpart-242.74-technical-representation-contractor-facilities.