PSC M1JA

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is the governmentwide taxonomy used to classify what the federal government buys for reporting, analysis, and procurement management. PSCs appear in FPDS/SAM reporting fields, are governed by the PSC Manual, and are maintained by GSA as the authoritative list of product and service descriptors used across federal contracting and spend analytics. ¹

PSC M1JA is listed in the PSC Manual as "Operation of Museums and Exhibition Buildings." It is applied to contract actions where the predominant requirement is the operation, management, or day‑to‑day facility services of museum and exhibition buildings; the Manual provides the canonical code string and title but does not impose an expanded prescriptive scope beyond the descriptor. ¹

• See also on G2X:
  • PSC M1JA
  • PSC M1JB
  • PSC Z1JA

What this PSC covers

• Facility operation and building management for museums and exhibition buildings, including systems operation and site administration. ¹
• Visitor services and front‑of‑house operations such as admissions, information desks, and public programming support. ¹
• Exhibit display operations and exhibition space management, including installation scheduling and floor operations. ¹
• Collections handling, storage support, and preservation‑related facility services when performed as part of building operations. ¹
• Security, climate control, and environmental systems tied directly to the operation and maintenance of museum buildings. ¹
• Event space operation and facility rental management for exhibitions and public events held within the building. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

(These neighboring PSC entries appear together in the PSC Manual as related building‑category codes.) ¹

Reporting and FPDS usage

• The PSC is reported in FPDS as data element 8A ("Product or Service Code"); the code selected should represent the product or service that best identifies the procurement, typically the predominant value of the award. FPDS instructions and schema require a valid PSC from the PSC Manual for element 8A. ²
• Environmental attributes (if applicable) are reported in FPDS data element 8L; the PSC Manual explains environmental reporting considerations but does not change PSC selection criteria. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What exactly does PSC M1JA represent?
  A: PSC M1JA is the standard label "Operation of Museums and Exhibition Buildings" used to record contract actions where the primary work is operating or managing museum or exhibition facilities. The PSC Manual provides the official code and title. ¹

• Q: How should the correct PSC be selected for a contract that includes exhibits and building services?
  A: Select the PSC that best identifies the primary product or service procured. When multiple services exist, report the PSC representing the largest share of contract value; FPDS element 8A enforces this selection approach. ²

• Q: Is exhibit design covered by M1JA?
  A: Exhibit design is often classified separately from building operation. If the procurement is primarily exhibit design (non‑building services), a different PSC may apply; consult the PSC Manual titles to determine the canonical code. ¹

• Q: Which NAICS applies to museums and exhibitions for federal procurements?
  A: The PSC Manual does not publish a single mandatory NAICS crosswalk for PSC M1JA; NAICS selection is reported separately in FPDS (data element 8G) and should follow the Census Bureau NAICS guidance and solicitation instructions. Not specified by official sources. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC M1JA (code detail)
• PSC Manual (official): https://login.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202024.pdf
• FPDS‑NG data dictionary — Product or Service Code (element 8A): https://fpds.gov/wiki/index.php/V1.4_FPDS-NG_Data_Dictionary

References

1. PSC Manual (official), Acquisition.gov — canonical PSC listings and titles: https://login.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202024.pdf

2. FPDS‑NG Data Dictionary — Product or Service Code (element 8A), FPDS.gov: https://fpds.gov/wiki/index.php/V1.4_FPDS-NG_Data_Dictionary