PSC N085

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is a standardized federal taxonomy used to classify products and services procured by the U.S. government. PSCs support consistent FPDS/SAM reporting, spending analysis, and portfolio management by providing a stable list of active codes and category headings used across awards and reporting systems. Agency guidance and the FPDS active PSC list are the authoritative sources for PSC selection and reporting. ¹

The PSC entry PSC N085 appears in Group N (Installation of Equipment) with the short title "Installation of Equipment‑ Toiletries" in PSC listings used for reporting, but the official PSC materials provide category‑level headings rather than item‑level enumerations; specific item inclusions and exclusions for N085 are not published at the item level. Not specified by official sources ¹

What this PSC covers

• Installation activities for equipment classified under the toiletries category, including mounting and interconnection tasks.
• Fixtures and dispensers commonly associated with restrooms and hygiene facilities.
• Integration of toiletries equipment with building systems (plumbing, mounting surfaces, electrical where applicable).
• Site preparation activities required solely to install toiletries equipment.

Specific item‑level inclusions and exclusions for PSC N085 are not specified by official sources ¹.

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Official, item‑level crosswalks linking PSC N085 to specific NAICS codes or to other PSCs are not published in the PSC index; contracting records may pair N085 with broader installation or facilities NAICS in practice, but authoritative mappings are not provided. Not specified by official sources ¹

Closely related PSCs commonly cited in practice:

• PSC J085 — Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment — Toiletries
• PSC K085 — Modification of Equipment — Toiletries

Reporting and FPDS usage

FPDS reporting requires selection of the PSC that best represents the predominant product or service on the award; the active PSC list and FPDS entry rules are maintained on FPDS reference pages and relevant acquisition guidance. Contracting officers should follow FPDS guidance when recording PSCs for awards and modifications. ²

Contracting implications

Because the PSC Manual and FPDS resources provide high‑level category headings rather than exhaustive item lists, solicitations and contract line items should clearly specify the toiletries equipment and installation scope so the selected PSC (for example, PSC N085) accurately reflects the predominant work. Not specified by official sources ¹

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Where are PSCs used in the federal acquisition lifecycle?
  A: PSCs are used for FPDS and SAM reporting to classify the predominant product or service on awards, enabling portfolio analysis, reporting, and spend analytics. The FPDS active PSC list and agency reporting guidance are the authoritative sources for active codes and usage rules. ²

• Q: What specific fixtures or products are included under PSC N085?
  A: The PSC Manual lists N085 at the category level as "Installation of Equipment‑ Toiletries," but it does not publish item‑level inclusions (for example, soap dispensers or automatic faucets). Not specified by official sources ¹

• Q: How should a contracting officer choose a PSC for toiletries installation work?
  A: The officer should describe the work at the contract line item level and then select the PSC that best represents the predominant work described; FPDS guidance and the FPDS active PSC list inform the final selection. ²

• Q: Are maintenance or modification activities coded differently from installation?
  A: Yes. Maintenance/repair/rebuild activities are commonly reported under PSC J085 and modification activities under PSC K085, while installation work is reported under PSC N085; official item‑level linkages among these codes are not published. Not specified by official sources ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC N085 overview (internal reference): https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/N085
• FPDS — Federal Procurement Data System (active PSC list and FPDS reference resources). ²
• Acquisition.gov — PGI/FPDS guidance on entering Product or Service Code information and PSC use in reporting. ¹

References

1. Acquisition.gov — PGI Part 204: Administrative and Information Matters (describes FPDS/PSC reporting guidance and references the FPDS active PSC list). https://www.acquisition.gov/dfarspgi/pgi-part-204-administrative-and-information-matters

2. FPDS — Federal Procurement Data System (active PSC list and reference resources). https://www.fpds.gov