PSC Q527

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is the federal government’s standardized classification system for the “what” of procurements—products, services, and R&D—used for award reporting, spend analysis, and category management across FPDS and SAM. The PSC Manual and supporting documents are the authoritative maintenance source for PSC definitions and updates. ¹

The PSC Q527 is listed in the PSC Manual as the medical-category code for Medical — Nuclear Medicine and is used to report contract actions that predominantly involve nuclear medicine items or services (for example, radiopharmaceuticals, nuclear imaging services, or associated support). The PSC Manual is the primary source for the code title and activation information used by FPDS/SAM. ¹

• See also on G2X:
  • G2X — PSC Q527
  • G2X — related medical PSCs: Q522

What this PSC covers

• Radiopharmaceuticals and isotope supply. ¹
• Nuclear medicine diagnostic services (PET, SPECT). ¹
• Mobile PET/CT imaging services and associated delivery. ¹
• Nuclear pharmacy compounding and dispensing. ¹
• Technologist staffing and clinical support for nuclear imaging. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type | Code | Descriptor

• | -: | - NAICS | 325412 | Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing NAICS | 621512 | Diagnostic Imaging Centers PSC | Q522 | Medical — Radiology

(Related mappings and typical NAICS pairings are documented or reflected in the PSC Manual and supporting PSC spreadsheets.) ¹

Contracting notes

• Reporting and selection: The PSC entered in FPDS element 8A must represent the predominant “what” procured; medical PSCs (Q-series) are applied when nuclear medicine items/services are the primary contract deliverable. ²
• NAICS pairing: Solicitations for radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine services commonly pair 325412 or imaging-sector NAICS depending on whether the action procures manufactured radiopharmaceuticals or clinical imaging services. Agencies select the NAICS that best fits the principal purpose. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the short definition of PSC Q527?
  A: PSC Q527 is the Product Service Code in the PSC Manual for Medical — Nuclear Medicine and classifies procurements whose primary subject is nuclear medicine products or services. ¹

• Q: Which NAICS codes commonly appear with Q527 actions?
  A: Actions for radiopharmaceutical supply frequently show NAICS 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing); clinical imaging or mobile-imaging services may use imaging-related NAICS such as 621512. Agency selection depends on the contract’s primary purpose. ¹

• Q: How should Q527 be reported in FPDS?
  A: The contracting office must enter the PSC that best identifies the predominant product or service in FPDS element 8A; the FPDS Glossary and PSC Manual govern selection and reporting rules. ²

• Q: Are there special regulatory controls for radiopharmaceutical procurements under Q527?
  A: Regulatory and safety requirements (NRC, FDA, DOT) apply to radiopharmaceutical manufacture, transport, and clinical use, but specific regulatory compliance provisions are not detailed in the PSC Manual. Not specified by official sources. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC Q527 overview.
• Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual (Acquisition.gov). ¹
• FPDS Glossary — Product or Service Code guidance (FPDS.gov). ²

References

1. Acquisition.GOV — Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual index and files). https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual.
2. FPDS — Glossary: Product or Service Code (FPDS help). https://www.fpds.gov/help_V1_1/Glossary.htm.