PSC R705

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) framework is a standardized classification used across U.S. federal procurement to identify the types of products and services purchased, support FPDS/SAM reporting, and enable spend analysis and program management. The PSC set is maintained through the PSC Manual and used by contracting systems and reporting tools for consistent classification and analytics.¹

The PSC R705 is recorded in federal award records as "Support‑Management: Debt Collection" and applies to contracts and orders that procure debt‑collection or receivables‑management functions. Federal award data show R705 paired with industry NAICS codes for collection and financial‑services providers, where it is used as the primary PSC for obligations and task orders that involve pursuit, recovery, or management of government receivables.²

• See also on G2X:
  • PSC R705 overview
  • PSC R704
  • PSC R706

What this PSC covers

• Debt collection services — recovery of delinquent receivables and account collections.²
• Accounts receivable management and reporting. Not specified by official sources ³
• Third‑party collection agency services and placement.²
• Skip‑tracing and account location services. Not specified by official sources ³
• Pre‑collection outreach and demand correspondence. Not specified by official sources ³

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	561440	Collection Agencies (commonly associated with R705 in FPDS records)
NAICS	541211	Offices of Certified Public Accountants (appears in some R705 awards)
NAICS	522310	Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers (appears in some R705 awards)

FPDS award records show R705 paired with the NAICS codes above in multiple Federal Student Aid and fiscal‑service procurements, supporting common industry mappings for debt collection tasks.²

Common contract structures and procurement context

• Task orders under multiple‑award schedules (for example, GSA Professional Services Schedule) — agencies frequently place R705 work via schedule vehicles. Not specified by official sources ³
• Indefinite‑delivery, indefinite‑quantity (IDIQ) contracts with performance‑based task orders for receivables recovery. Not specified by official sources ³
• Official award listings show R705 obligations executed as delivery orders and purchase orders in FPDS reporting.²

Frequently asked questions

• Q: How is R705 reported in federal award data systems?

  • A: The Product or Service Code field in FPDS/SAM records R705 in the PSC element; contracting officers select the PSC that best represents the predominant service on the award.¹

• Q: Which NAICS codes commonly appear with R705 obligations?

  • A: FPDS award records commonly pair R705 with NAICS such as 561440, 541211, and 522310; these associations reflect actual award reporting.²

• Q: Where is the authoritative PSC Manual or guidance located?

  • A: Official guidance and notifications reference the PSC Manual location via FPDS/Worksite and agency acquisition portals; agencies publish policy notices that indicate the PSC Manual source.³

• Q: Do agencies need a special certification to perform R705 services for the government?

  • A: Certification and licensing requirements depend on the agency statement of work and applicable laws; the PSC itself classifies the service and does not grant or describe licensing.³

• Q: Are there common contract vehicles for R705 work?

  • A: Federal award records indicate R705 tasks have been executed under schedules and IDIQ/task order vehicles; choice of vehicle is agency‑specific.²

See also on G2X: PSC R705

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC R705
• FPDS Glossary — Product or Service Code (PSC) definition and FPDS reporting guidance.¹
• FPDS award search / records (examples showing R705 usage and NAICS pairings).²
• DOE Policy Flash PF 2019‑23, Product Service Code (PSC) Changes — references PSC Manual location.³

References

1. FPDS Glossary — Product or Service Code. https://www.fpds.gov/help_V1_1/Glossary.htm.
2. FPDS award search and award records (FPDS‑NG). https://www.fpds.gov/ezsearch/fpdsportal.
3. DOE Policy Flash PF 2019‑23, Product Service Code (PSC) Changes. https://www.energy.gov/management/articles/pf-2019-23-product-service-code-psc-changes.