PSC M1NC

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system standardizes how the U.S. federal government classifies products and services in procurement records. PSCs are the primary WHAT field in FPDS/SAM reporting and are maintained via the Product and Service Code Manual and related acquisition guidance to support consistent tracking, analysis, and reporting of government spending. ¹

The PSC M1NC is listed in the PSC Manual as "Operation of Pollution Abatement and Control Facilities." The manual provides the code label but does not offer an expanded inclusive list of specific tasks or a detailed scope beyond the title; agencies should treat the PSC value as the predominant service being procured in FPDS data element 8A. Not specified by official sources ².

What this PSC covers

• Operation of pollution abatement and control facilities — Not specified by official sources ².
• Facility process monitoring and routine operations — Not specified by official sources ².
• On-site handling and management of pollution control systems — Not specified by official sources ².
• Operation of air, water, or industrial emissions control equipment — Not specified by official sources ².
• Routine documentation, reporting, and compliance support associated with facility operation — Not specified by official sources ².

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Reporting and FPDS usage

FPDS records the PSC in data element 8A ("Product or Service Code") and captures environmental attributes in data element 8L ("Recovered Materials/Environmental Attributes") to support environmental reporting; agencies should code the predominant product or service on the action when selecting a PSC. See FPDS guidance for element definitions and reporting requirements. ³

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What authoritative source defines M1NC?

  • A: The Product and Service Code Manual lists the PSC M1NC with the title "Operation of Pollution Abatement and Control Facilities." The manual provides the label but does not supply an expanded inclusive list of specific tasks. Not specified by official sources ².

• Q: Is sewage or wastewater facility operation included under M1NC?

  • A: Sewage and waste-specific services are listed separately in the PSC portfolio (for example, see PSC M1ND); use the PSC that most closely matches the predominant service being procured. Not specified by official sources ².

• Q: Which PSCs are commonly paired with M1NC for construction, lease, or maintenance?

  • A: Related PSCs in the same portfolio include Y1NC for construction, X1NC for lease/rental, and Z1NC for maintenance; select the code that represents the predominant contract purpose. Not specified by official sources ².

• Q: How should agencies handle ambiguous or mixed-scope procurements that include operation and maintenance?

  • A: Agencies should determine the predominant product or service being acquired and report that PSC in FPDS data element 8A; where multiple discrete services exist, use separate contract actions or line items with their corresponding PSCs to ensure accurate reporting. Consult FPDS guidance for coding practices ³.

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC M1NC overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/M1NC
• Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual landing and resources) — Acquisition.gov ¹
• Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual, April 2025 PDF) — Acquisition.gov ²
• FPDS help — Federal Procurement Data System ³

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual — Acquisition.gov (PSC Manual landing and resources): https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. Product and Service Code Manual — PSC Manual (April 2025 PDF): https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
3. FPDS Help — Federal Procurement Data System: https://www.fpds.gov/help/index.jsp