PSC N056

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is the federal government’s standard taxonomy for classifying what is bought in federal procurement. PSCs are recorded in systems such as FPDS and SAM to describe the product or service delivered by contract actions, support spend-tracking, and enable governmentwide reporting and analysis. The PSC Manual is the authoritative source for code labels, groupings, and guidance on selection and use in federal reporting.¹

The PSC N056 is listed as “Installation of Equipment- Construction and Building Materials” in the PSC Manual. It is part of the N-series installation group and is used when the predominant deliverable is installation work for construction- or building-related materials, including bundled procurements where installation labor and on-site activities represent the majority of contract value.¹

• See also on G2X:
  • G2X — PSC N056 overview
  • G2X — PSC N054 overview
  • G2X — PSC N059 overview

What this PSC covers

• Installation work for construction-grade materials and building components (on-site labor, anchoring, setting, sealing).¹
• Fit-up and setting of building materials such as doors, frames, glazing, and cladding.¹
• Installation of exterior or interior construction elements associated with building systems (curtainwall, storefronts, exterior panels).¹
• Labor and on-site activities required to set, anchor, or secure construction materials, including finishing work tied to installation.¹
• Turnkey installation tasks where materials and installation are bundled and installation comprises the predominant contract value.¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type | Code | Descriptor

• | - | - PSC | [N054] | Installation of Equipment- Prefabricated Structures and Scaffolding PSC | [N055] | Installation of Equipment- Lumber, Millwork, Plywood, and Veneer PSC | [N059] | Installation of Equipment- Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components¹

Usage in FPDS reporting

FPDS records the PSC in data element 8A (“Product or Service Code”); contracting officers must select the PSC that best identifies the product or service procured and, when more than one code applies, report the code that represents the majority of contract value. This requirement ties PSC selection to FPDS reporting rules used across civilian and DoD reporting.²

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What types of contracts typically get coded to PSC N056?
  A: Contracts where the predominant scope is on-site installation of construction or building materials (for example, installation of doors, storefront systems, or exterior cladding) are appropriate for N056. Selection should reflect the primary value of the action.¹

• Q: Is procurement of materials alone coded to N056?
  A: No. Procurement of construction materials where installation is not included is coded to the appropriate product PSC (product-only codes). N056 applies when installation labor and on-site installation work are the predominant deliverable.¹

• Q: How does FPDS require PSC selection?
  A: FPDS element 8A requires reporting a valid PSC from the PSC Manual; if multiple PSCs could apply, the code representing the largest portion of contract value should be used. This standard guides agency reporting and downstream analysis.²

• Q: Where is the official description of N056?
  A: The PSC Manual lists N056 as “Installation of Equipment- Construction and Building Materials” in the N-series installation code group; the manual is the authoritative source for the PSC label and grouping.¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC N056 overview — https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/N056
• Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual (April 2024 edition).¹
• FPDS — Product or Service Code (data element 8A) and FPDS data dictionary (instructions for PSC reporting).²

References

1. https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202024.pdf
2. https://www.fpds.gov/FPDS/schemaDocs/DataCollection/contracts/1.2/Contract.html