PSC R706

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system standardizes classification of goods and services procured by the U.S. federal government to enable consistent reporting, analysis, and lifecycle tracking of spending across FPDS and related systems. PSCs are maintained via the PSC Manual and are used in SAM/FPDS procurement records for spend analytics and contract reporting. The PSC R706 is labeled “SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT” and is applied to requirements that provide management-level logistics services and sustainment support; the PSC index lists the code label and primary classification usage, but task-level boundaries and exhaustive NAICS crosswalks are not specified on the PSC index page.¹

• See also on G2X:
  • G2X — PSC R706 overview
  • G2X — PSC R425 (related professional support services)

What this PSC covers

• Logistics planning and management activities.
• Supply chain and distribution coordination.
• Inventory control and materiel management.
• Transportation and movement coordination.
• Warehousing and storage management.
• Packaging, packing, and shipment preparation.
• Logistics performance reporting and sustainment support.¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Official crosswalks or the PSC Manual do not publish a definitive, exhaustively mapped list of NAICS codes for PSC R706; verified crosswalk items are handled by individual agencies and contracting activities. Not specified by official sources.¹

Typical contract tasks (optional)

• Creation and management of logistics support plans for deployed systems and programs.¹
• Coordination of inbound/outbound materiel flows, including transportation scheduling and manifesting. Not specified by official sources.¹
• Management of inventory records, custody transfer, and physical distribution processes. Not specified by official sources.¹

Frequently asked questions

• What is the authoritative source for PSC definitions and labels? The PSC Manual and the Product Service Codes index on Acquisition.gov are the authoritative references for PSC names and code labels; those pages are the primary official source for PSC definitions used in federal procurement reporting.¹

• How does R706 differ from other support PSCs (for example, professional support)? R706 focuses on management-level logistics and sustainment services (distribution, inventory, transport coordination), whereas other support PSCs emphasize professional, technical, or programmatic services; the PSC index and FPDS entries provide the official labels and usage guidance.¹

• Are NAICS codes mandated when awarding an R706 contract? Solicitations and contract actions normally include at least one NAICS for size standards and procurement applicability; however, the PSC index does not mandate a single NAICS for R706 and specific NAICS assignment is determined by the requiring activity and contracting officer. Not specified by official sources.¹

• Where can I find historical spending and award records that include R706? Award-level data that include PSC values are searchable in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS); use FPDS award search filters to return contracts reported with PSC R706 for historical spending analysis.²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC R706 overview
• Product Service Codes (PSC) information and PSC Manual — Acquisition.gov.¹
• Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) — award data and PSC filtering.²

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product Service Codes / PSC Manual and index. https://www.acquisition.gov/content/product-service-codes

2. Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) — award data and search. https://www.fpds.gov