PSC N019

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is the federal standard for classifying goods and services procured by the U.S. government. PSCs are recorded in contracting systems (for example, FPDS and SAM) to improve spend tracking, reporting, and marketplace analysis; the Product and Service Code Manual is the authoritative maintenance document for PSC assignments and category definitions.¹

PSC N019 identifies installation activities performed on ships, small craft, pontoons, and floating docks. The PSC Manual groups this entry within Category N (Installation of Equipment) and directs contracting officers to use N019 when the primary procurement action is on‑platform installation work for marine vessels or floating-structure platforms rather than manufacture or long‑term depot maintenance.¹

What this PSC covers

• Shipboard equipment installation (fixed mounts and structural attachments).¹
• Small‑craft equipment installation (boats, tenders, and auxiliary craft).¹
• Pontoon systems and modular flotation platform installation.¹
• Floating-dock assembly, anchoring, and integration.¹
• On‑site mechanical, electrical, and structural alignment for marine installations.¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type | Code | Descriptor

• | - | - PSC | N020 | Installation of Equipment — Ship and Marine Equipment PSC | N040 | Installation of Equipment — Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings PSC | N035 | Installation of Equipment — Service and Trade Equipment

(Entries above derive from the Product and Service Code Manual listing for Category N.)¹

Typical procurement contexts

• Shipyard alteration orders and planned availability work packages where vendor crews perform on‑platform installations and alignments.¹
• Installation task orders issued under afloat‑installation contract vehicles for systems integration on vessels and floating platforms.¹

Frequently asked questions

• When should contracting specify PSC N019 on an award?
  Use N019 when the primary requirement is the physical installation of equipment on ships, small craft, pontoons, or floating docks and the work is not principally manufacturing or routine depot maintenance; follow the PSC Manual guidance for Category N allocation.¹

• Which NAICS codes map to PSC N019?
  Specific NAICS crosswalk assignments are published in the PSC crosswalk spreadsheet maintained with the Manual; the Manual itself does not list a single canonical NAICS on the code entry. Not specified by official sources.¹

• Is N019 used for troubleshooting or post‑installation repair?
  No — N019 is directed at installation activities. Subsequent maintenance, repair, or overhaul will generally use maintenance‑category PSCs (for example, codes in Category J). Contracting officers should align the primary performance requirement with the Manual’s guidance when selecting the PSC.¹

• Which agencies commonly obligate against N019?
  The PSC Manual does not publish an agency‑by‑code obligation table; FPDS contains agency usage data. In practice naval and maritime organizations are frequent users of installation PSCs for afloat work, but agency usage should be validated in FPDS or agency spend reports rather than the Manual itself. Not specified by official sources.¹

Useful resources

• PSC N019 — G2X page: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/N019
• Product and Service Code Manual (current edition).¹
• PSC Manual supporting spreadsheets and SOPs (linked from the Manual landing page).¹

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual (current PSC Manual). U.S. General Services Administration / acquisition.gov. https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf