PSC M1FE

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is a governmentwide taxonomy used to classify goods and services purchased by federal agencies. PSCs standardize how acquisitions are recorded in FPDS/SAM, improving spend tracking, reporting, category analysis, and contract classification. The Product and Service Code Manual on Acquisition.gov is the authoritative guide for PSC management and listings.¹

PSC M1FE — Operation of Religious Facilities — is the PSC label used to identify contract actions whose predominant effort is the operation of religious facilities. The PSC Manual places M1FE in Category M (Operation of Structures/Facilities) under the M1 family but provides only the descriptor rather than an extended activity list or sub-items.²

• See also on G2X:
  • G2X — PSC M1FE overview
  • G2X — PSC M1FD Operation Of Dining Facilities
  • G2X — PSC M1FB Operation Of Recreational Buildings

What this PSC covers

• Operation of religious facilities — Not specified by official sources ².
• Worship-space operations — Not specified by official sources ².
• Chaplaincy coordination/support — Not specified by official sources ².
• Religious event or ceremony support — Not specified by official sources ².
• Facility custodial and basic maintenance tied to religious operations — Not specified by official sources ².

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type | Code | Descriptor

• | - | -
• PSC | M1FD | Operation Of Dining Facilities
• PSC | M1FB | Operation Of Recreational Buildings
• PSC | M1FA | Operation Of Family Housing Facilities

Source: PSC Manual (Category M listings).²

Coding notes

• PSC selection: For FPDS reporting, agencies select the PSC that best describes the predominant product or service being purchased; M1FE is the label for “Operation of Religious Facilities” within Category M (Operation of Structures/Facilities).²
• Scope detail: The PSC Manual provides a descriptor but does not enumerate inclusive or exclusive tasks; contracting officers should apply the “predominant” rule and supporting acquisition documentation (statement of work, performance work statement, or requirements package) when assigning M1FE.²

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Where is M1FE defined in official guidance?
  A: M1FE is listed in the Product and Service Code Manual under Category M (Operation of Structures/Facilities) with the descriptor “Operation of Religious Facilities.” The manual provides the code and descriptor but no extended activity list.²

• Q: Which NAICS should be used with M1FE?
  A: The PSC Manual does not assign a specific NAICS to M1FE; NAICS selection is driven by the actual work performed, acquisition strategy, and agency practice. Not specified by official sources.²

• Q: How should contracting officers choose M1FE vs. another M1 code?
  A: Agencies should code the FPDS data element 8A with the PSC that matches the contract’s predominant service. Use M1FE when the primary effort is operation of religious facilities as described in the statement of work.²

• Q: Where do I search for past awards or solicitations coded M1FE?
  A: FPDS and SAM.gov are the primary systems where PSCs are reported on award and solicitation records; search those systems for records with PSC element 8A populated as the relevant code.²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC M1FE
• Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual — landing page (Acquisition.gov).¹
• Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual — PDF (Category M listing).²

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual (landing page). https://www.acquisition.gov/product-and-service-code-psc-manual
2. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual (PDF), Section C: Service Codes — Category M (shows M1FE listing). https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/psc-manual.pdf