PSC P300

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system standardizes classification of goods and services procured by the U.S. federal government to improve spend visibility, reporting, and searchability across contracting systems such as FPDS and SAM; the PSC Manual documents maintenance and assignment procedures for PSCs. ¹

PSC P300, listed in the PSC Manual under Category P3 — Salvage‑ Marine Vessels, is the governmentwide service code used to report salvage activities associated with marine vessels in FPDS (data element 8A). The PSC Manual provides the code label but does not provide detailed includes/excludes or a full work breakdown for P300. ¹

• See also on G2X:
  • P300
  • P200
  • P100

What this PSC covers

• Vessel salvage operations. Not specified by official sources. ¹
• Wreck removal and debris clearance. Not specified by official sources. ¹
• Towage, refloating, and re‑positioning of damaged vessels. Not specified by official sources. ¹
• Underwater recovery and diving support related to marine casualties. Not specified by official sources. ¹
• Recovery of cargo or hazardous material from sunken or disabled vessels. Not specified by official sources. ¹
• Interim emergency response actions to stabilize marine casualties. Not specified by official sources. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	P100	Salvage‑ Preparation and Disposal of Excess/Surplus Property
PSC	P200	Salvage‑ Aircraft
PSC	P400	Salvage‑ Demolition of Buildings

Data source: PSC Manual. ¹

How P300 is used in acquisition reporting

Agencies report the predominant product or service for each contract action using FPDS data element 8A (Product or Service Code); P300 is selected where the principal work aligns to salvage of marine vessels as recorded in the PSC Manual. Agencies frequently consult PSC selection guidance or the PSC Selection Tool when ambiguity arises, since the manual emphasizes selecting the predominant product/service in multi‑purpose actions. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What is the formal label for P300?
  P300 is labeled “Salvage‑ Marine Vessels” in the PSC Manual under Category P3; the manual lists the code but does not expand with detailed includes/excludes. ¹

• When should P300 be reported in FPDS?
  Report P300 in FPDS data element 8A when the predominant work of a contract or order is salvage of a marine vessel or directly associated salvage services; FPDS coding practice captures the primary product or service purchased. ¹

• Which tools assist with selecting P300 accurately?
  The PSC Selection Tool (PSC Tool) and agency guidance help procurement staff choose the best PSC when work spans multiple activities; the PSC Tool provides searchable entries and suggested mappings. ²

• Are suggested NAICS codes explicitly tied to P300 in the PSC Manual?
  The PSC Manual does not publish a governmentwide, authoritative NAICS crosswalk for every PSC entry; use of the PSC Tool or agency‑specific guidance is recommended for suggested NAICS mappings. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC P300 overview
• Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual — Acquisition.gov ¹
• PSC Tool — psctool.us ²

References

1. Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual — Acquisition.gov. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual

2. PSC Tool. https://psctool.us