PSC N023

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is a standardized classification used across U.S. federal acquisition systems to identify the products and services being procured. PSC codes enable consistent reporting and analysis in federal spending databases such as FPDS; they are maintained via the Product and Service Code Manual published on Acquisition.gov. ¹

PSC N023 (Installation Of Equipment — Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles) is the Group N manual entry used to tag contract actions and requisitions where the primary effort is installation of equipment on those vehicle categories. Use N023 when the principal work reported is installation labor and related services for ground-effect vehicles, motor vehicles, trailers, or cycles. See the PSC Manual for the official code descriptor and guidance. ¹

• See also on G2X:
  • G2X — PSC N023 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/N023
  • G2X — NAICS 811114 (example related market): https://app.g2xchange.com/naics/811114

What this PSC covers

• Installation of equipment on motor vehicles and light/heavy trucks. ¹
• Installation of equipment on trailers and trailer-mounted systems. ¹
• Installation of components on motorcycles and cycles. ¹
• Installation of equipment for ground-effect vehicles (grouped with land vehicles in Group 23). ¹
• On-site vehicle upfitting and assembly of vehicle-mounted systems. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Note: Official PSC-to-NAICS crosswalk entries for N023 are not prescribed as a single NAICS; specific procurements commonly report related NAICS values in FPDS records. Not specified by official sources. ¹

How PSCs are recorded in federal reporting

• FPDS requires selecting a valid PSC from the PSC Manual when entering contract actions; the PSC element identifies the primary product or service procured and is mandatory for most award records. ²
• When multiple PSCs might apply, FPDS guidance directs reporting the PSC that represents the largest share of contract value; the FPDS-NG data dictionary defines the Product/Service Code element and its reporting expectations. ³

Frequently asked questions

• What is the authoritative source for the N023 definition?
  The Product and Service Code Manual on Acquisition.gov is the authoritative source for PSC definitions, including N023; contracting systems and data-entry tools derive PSC entries from that manual. ¹

• When should an action use PSC N023 rather than a supply PSC?
  Use PSC N023 when the principal work reported is installation labor and related services for the listed vehicle types. FPDS requires reporting the PSC that best identifies the primary product or service procured. ²

• Does the PSC specify exact inclusions (e.g., lights, radios, racks)?
  The PSC Manual provides the high-level descriptor for N023; item-level “Includes/Excludes” detail for every specific component is not provided in the manual. Not specified by official sources. ¹

• How does PSC N023 interact with NAICS selections on a solicitation?
  PSC selection and NAICS selection are separate data elements: PSC categorizes the product/service type while NAICS identifies the industry or nature of the supplier’s work. FPDS typically collects both fields where applicable. ²

• Are modifications and repairs covered under N023?
  N023 is the installation category; maintenance, modification, or repair categories appear in other PSC groups. Contracting officers should consult the PSC Manual to determine the most appropriate code for modifications or repairs. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC N023 page: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/N023
• Product and Service Code Manual — Acquisition.gov. ¹
• FPDS glossary — Product or Service Code (FPDS.gov). ²
• FPDS-NG Data Dictionary — Product/Service Code element (FPDS.gov). ³

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual — Acquisition.gov (PSC Manual and downloadable PSC files). https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. FPDS glossary — Product or Service Code (FPDS.gov). https://www.fpds.gov/help_V1_0/Glossary.htm
3. V1.4 FPDS-NG Data Dictionary — Product or Service Code (FPDS.gov). https://www.fpds.gov/wiki/index.php/V1.4_FPDS-NG_Data_Dictionary