PSC N016

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is a four-character, government-wide taxonomy that classifies products and services procured by U.S. federal agencies. PSCs are recorded in FPDS to describe “what” a contract buys and are maintained via the GSA Product and Service Code Manual and supporting PSC governance documents. PSC codes identify the predominant deliverable of a contract action, not the specific task order language or contracting vehicle; agencies choose the code that best represents the majority of contract value. PSC N016 is titled “Installation of Equipment‑ Aircraft Components and Accessories” and is used when installation work for aircraft components and accessories is the primary effort of the award. The PSC Manual provides the code heading but does not publish a detailed, itemized includes/excludes list for N016.¹

What this PSC covers

• Aircraft component installation and fit‑up on airframes and related structure.¹
• Accessories installation on fixed‑wing and rotorcraft platforms where installation is the predominant deliverable.¹
• On‑airframe, production‑line, or depot installation activities when installation constitutes the primary contract value.¹
• Field and production integration tasks associated with aircraft subsystems and mounting hardware.¹
• Test, checkout, and limited adjustment activities that are integral to installation deliverables.¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type | Code | Descriptor

• | -: | - PSC | N015 | Installation Of Equipment- Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components PSC | N017 | Installation Of Equipment- Aircraft Launching, Landing, And Ground Handling Equipment PSC | J016 | Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment- Aircraft Components and Accessories NAICS | 336411 | Aircraft Manufacturing NAICS | 336413 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

(Entries above reflect codes commonly associated with aircraft equipment installation as listed or cross‑referenced in official PSC guidance.)¹

How PSCs are used in federal systems

• Agencies report the Product or Service Code in FPDS data element 8A to indicate the predominant product or service procured; the PSC Manual supplies the valid codes used in that field.²
• A contract may include multiple line items with different PSCs, but FPDS requires the code that represents the majority of the contract value to be reported at the award level; agencies follow FPDS guidance when coding awards.²

Frequently asked questions

• When should a contracting action use PSC N016 instead of a maintenance or modification PSC?
  PSC N016 is appropriate when installation of aircraft components or accessories is the predominant effort and accounts for the majority of contract value. If ongoing maintenance, repair, or rebuild is the primary effort, select the applicable maintenance PSC (for example, J016) per FPDS reporting rules.²

• Does the PSC Manual list detailed includes/excludes for N016?
  The PSC Manual lists N016 by title under Category N (Installation of Equipment) but does not provide a detailed, itemized includes/excludes block specific to N016 in the manual text; agencies interpret the heading alongside procurement documentation and FPDS guidance.¹

• How does FPDS capture work that includes installation plus engineering services?
  FPDS data element 8A should reflect the predominant deliverable (installation versus engineering). If engineering services or labor represent the majority of contract value, choose the appropriate services PSC; otherwise choose the installation PSC and document rationale in the procurement file.²

• Are there NAICS codes commonly associated with N016 on awards?
  Award records commonly pair installation PSCs with aircraft manufacturing or parts NAICS such as 336411 and 336413, but the PSC Manual does not establish a fixed crosswalk; agencies report NAICS and PSCs per solicitation and award content.¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC N016 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/N016
• Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual) — acquisition.gov: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
• FPDS‑NG data dictionary — Product or Service Code (element 8A): https://fpds.gov/wiki/index.php/V1.4_FPDS-NG_Data_Dictionary

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual), U.S. General Services Administration, Acquisition.gov. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. V1.4 FPDS‑NG Data Dictionary — Product or Service Code (element 8A), FPDS.gov. https://fpds.gov/wiki/index.php/V1.4_FPDS-NG_Data_Dictionary