PSC R614

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is a four-character taxonomy federal acquisition systems use to classify goods and services purchased by the U.S. government. PSCs enable consistent reporting in FPDS and related systems and are maintained through the PSC Manual and associated FPDS guidance. ¹

PSC R614, listed in FPDS as SUPPORT-ADMINISTRATIVE: PAPER SHREDDING, identifies contracts where the predominant requirement is paper shredding or document-destruction services for administrative support purposes. R614 entries in FPDS are typically paired with NAICS codes used for support or waste-handling services. ²

See also on G2X:

• PSC R614
• PSC S201
• NAICS 561990

What this PSC covers

Common FPDS descriptions and contract actions using PSC R614 indicate the code covers:

• On-site document shredding
• Off-site secure document destruction and transport
• Certificate of destruction services
• Scheduled pickup and bulk shredding collections
• Secure handling of sensitive paper records

(FPDS entries identify the official label as "Paper shredding services" and show R614 used on purchase orders and delivery orders for these activities.) ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type | Code | Descriptor

• | - | - NAICS | 561990 | All Other Support Services NAICS | 562111 | Solid Waste Collection

Verification: FPDS award records commonly pair PSC R614 with NAICS such as 561990 and 562111 on contract actions reporting paper-shredding requirements. ²

Contracting notes

• Reporting and classification: The contracting officer must select the PSC that represents the predominant purpose of the award when reporting to FPDS; R614 is correct when shredding/document-destruction is the primary service procured. ¹
• Ordering vehicles and set-asides: R614 work has appeared on a variety of vehicles (purchase orders, delivery orders, BPAs); socioeconomic set-aside treatment follows standard FAR/DFARS rules tied to the NAICS selected for the procurement. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the official PSC label for R614?

  • A: FPDS lists R614 as SUPPORT-ADMINISTRATIVE: PAPER SHREDDING, indicating paper shredding services as the predominant service description for reported contract actions. ²

• Q: Which NAICS codes are commonly used with R614?

  • A: FPDS award records commonly pair R614 with NAICS such as 561990 and 562111 when the contract’s primary work is document destruction or secure removal. ²

• Q: Does R614 cover destruction of non-paper media (hard drives, tapes)?

  • A: The PSC label in FPDS specifically references paper shredding; whether non-paper media destruction is included is not specified by official sources, so procurement language and the selected NAICS should define scope. ¹

• Q: Is a Certificate of Destruction required for R614 contracts?

  • A: A certificate is a common commercial practice for secure shredding services, but the PSC Manual and FPDS do not mandate document content or contractual deliverables; any certificate requirement must be included in the solicitation or statement of work. ¹

• Q: Where to find authoritative PSC guidance for reporting?

  • A: The PSC Manual and FPDS guidance pages provide policy for PSC selection and FPDS reporting; contracting officers should consult those official references and FPDS award records when coding awards. ¹

Useful resources

• PSC R614 — G2X overview (internal link)
• PSC S201 — G2X related PSC
• NAICS 561990 — G2X NAICS page
• PSC Manual / FPDS guidance (policy for PSC selection and reporting) ¹
• FPDS — award records and ezSearch (search FPDS for historical use of PSC R614) ²

References

1. Acquisition.gov — PGI Part 204 (administrative/FPDS reporting and PSC Manual reference). https://www.acquisition.gov/dfarspgi/pgi-part-204-administrative-and-information-matters

2. Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) — ezSearch (award records and searchable FPDS entries). https://www.fpds.gov/ezsearch/search.do