PSC M2CA

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is the federal classification system used to label goods and services in federal procurement records (FPDS/SAM), supporting standardized tracking, analysis, and reporting of government spending. The PSC Manual on Acquisition.gov maintains the PSC list and provides guidance for PSC use and selection in federal acquisitions. ¹

PSC M2CA is listed in the PSC code list as "Ship Husbanding Services—Management/Integration Service" and is used to indicate integrated husbanding management and service‑integration activities for port calls; the official PSC code list includes the code and its short descriptor. ²

What this PSC covers

• Integrated port services management and program oversight.
• Berthing, mooring, and port-call coordination.
• On-site logistics and vendor coordination for vessel visits.
• Scheduling and integration of port-service providers.
• Administrative port documentation and reporting.
• Oversight of multi-service husbanding solutions and contractors. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type | Code | Descriptor

• | - | -
• NAICS | [488310] | Port and Harbor Operations
• PSC | [M2CA] | Ship Husbanding Services—Management/Integration Service

Source: PSC code list (April 2025) and documented entries in the PSC list. ²

Contracting context

• Common award context: Federal award records often assign PSC M2CA to delivery orders and task orders supporting port visits and husbanding programs; agencies frequently record a corresponding NAICS such as 488310 on those actions. ²
• Contract structure: M2CA tasks are often placed under IDVs or multiple-award vehicles for recurring husbanding support; specific vehicle selection is determined by the contracting office and is not standardized by the PSC Manual — Not specified by official sources. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What specific activities are included under PSC M2CA?

  • A: M2CA covers management and integration of husbanding services, including coordination of berthing and mooring, vendor management, logistics integration for port calls, and administrative reporting. The PSC code list identifies M2CA as an integrated husbanding/management service. ²

• Q: Which NAICS is typically paired with M2CA on awards?

  • A: Awards using M2CA commonly record NAICS 488310 (Port and Harbor Operations); agencies may record other NAICS when the scope includes substantial ancillary services. ²

• Q: How should M2CA be entered in FPDS/SAM for an acquisition?

  • A: PSC selection is an administrative classification recorded in FPDS. Use the PSC Manual and the official code list to identify the appropriate PSC; agencies decide which PSC and NAICS to include based on the solicitation and statement of work. ¹

• Q: Is M2CA the same as husbanding removal services?

  • A: No. M2CA identifies management/integration husbanding services; a separate PSC (for example, M2AC) covers other husbanding service categories as listed in the PSC code list. ²

• Q: Where can I confirm official definitions and crosswalks for M2CA?

  • A: Confirm official PSC definitions and any documented NAICS crosswalks in the PSC Manual index and the PSC code list available from Acquisition.gov; the published code list contains the current entries. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC M2CA overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/M2CA
• Product and Service Code Manual (main index) — Acquisition.gov. ¹
• PSC April 2025 code list (PSC April 2025.xlsx) — Acquisition.gov. ²

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual — Acquisition.gov: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. PSC April 2025.xlsx — Acquisition.gov: https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-april-2025.xlsx