PSC N074

Overview

The Product and Service Code (PSC) system is a four‑character taxonomy used across U.S. federal procurement to classify what is being bought on contract actions, enabling consistent reporting in FPDS, spend analysis, and category management. The PSC Manual (maintained on Acquisition.gov) is the authoritative reference for definitions, active codes, and general grouping guidance. ¹

The PSC designated N074 is defined in the PSC Manual as "Installation of Equipment‑ Office Machines, Text Processing Systems, and Visible Record Equipment." It is applied to contract line items when the predominant work is the initial installation, setup, and activation of those categories of office equipment. See the code page for quick reference: N074. ¹

• Quick G2X references:
  • N074
  • J074
  • K074
  • W074

What this PSC covers

• Installation of office machines (initial on‑site placement, assembly, and connection).
• Installation of text processing systems (hardware and related initial setup).
• Installation of visible record equipment (visual display/recording devices and their initial activation).
• On‑site assembly, alignment, calibration, and configuration required for initial operation.
• Coordination of installation with building/facility constraints and acceptance testing tied to installation deliverables. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type | Code | Descriptor

• PSC | J074 | Maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of office machines, text processing systems, and visible record equipment.
• PSC | K074 | Modification of office machines, text processing systems, and visible record equipment.
• PSC | W074 | Lease or rental of office machines, text processing systems, and visible record equipment.

Source: PSC Manual. ¹

Coding guidance (official)

• Select the PSC that best identifies the predominant product or service procured on the contract line item; when multiple products/services exist, the PSC should reflect the preponderant dollar value on that line item, per FPDS reporting guidance. ²
• Installation work that is primarily the initial setup, assembly, and on‑site activation of the listed office/text/visible‑record equipment is reported under N074 in the PSC Manual. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• When should a contracting officer use PSC N074 instead of a maintenance PSC?
  Use N074 when the contract line item’s primary purpose is installation (initial assembly, setup, and activation). If the predominant work is repair, maintenance, or rebuilding, use the corresponding maintenance PSC such as J074. ¹

• Does N074 cover leased equipment installations?
  N074 applies to installation work regardless of acquisition method when installation is the predominant service. If the principal transaction is leasing/rental, the lease PSC (for example, W074) is typically used instead. ¹

• How does FPDS require PSC selection for line items that include both supplies and installation services?
  FPDS requires the Product or Service Code to represent the predominant product or service by dollar value on the line item; select the PSC that reflects that predominant element for FPDS reporting. ²

• Are there standard NAICS pairings for N074 in the PSC Manual?
  The PSC Manual provides descriptors and groupings but does not mandate a single NAICS pairing for N074; NAICS selection depends on the procurement specifics and the contractor’s primary industry. Not specified by official sources. ¹

Useful resources

• N074 — G2X PSC page
• Product and Service Codes Manual — Acquisition.gov. ¹
• FPDS glossary and data‑element guidance (Product or Service Code) — FPDS.gov. ²

References

1. Product and Service Codes Manual — Acquisition.gov. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. FPDS glossary / product or service code guidance — FPDS.gov. https://www.fpds.gov/help/Glossary.htm