PSC T003

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system standardizes how the U.S. federal government labels goods and services in procurement records. PSC values are recorded in systems such as FPDS and SAM to classify acquisitions, support spend analysis, and improve reporting. The PSC Manual governs maintenance, structure, and periodic updates to the list of codes and official descriptors. ¹

PSC T003 is listed in the PSC Manual as “PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- CATALOGING.” It applies when contract requirements center on cataloging activities for photo, map, print, or publication assets (for example: indexing, metadata creation, bibliographic control, and organization of collections), as reflected in the official PSC listings. ²

What this PSC covers

• Cataloging of photographic collections, maps, and printed materials (metadata creation and indexing).
• Creation and maintenance of bibliographic or accession records for publications and related assets.
• Organization, classification, and arrangement services for archives, libraries, and repositories.
• Conversion of descriptive data into searchable catalogs, registries, or discovery systems.
• Preparation of cataloging documentation that follows accepted library or archival standards.

Source: PSC Manual entries for the T-series. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	T001	PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- ARTS/GRAPHICS
PSC	T002	PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- CARTOGRAPHY
PSC	T012	PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- REPRODUCTION

Source: PSC Manual (related T-series entries). ²

Application in awards and reporting

Agencies record PSC values in FPDS award records to indicate the primary product or service delivered; PSC T003 appears on awards that require professional cataloging or archival descriptive services. The PSC Manual and its published data files are the authoritative source for code titles, descriptors, and official use guidance. ²

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What activities are specifically within the scope of T003?

  • A: T003 covers cataloging-related tasks for photo, map, print, and publication materials, including creation of bibliographic and accession records, metadata creation, and descriptive indexing intended to make collections discoverable. Agencies should consult the PSC Manual for the official scope and descriptor language. ²

• Q: Is technical writing for publications included under T003?

  • A: Technical writing is generally distinguished from cataloging. For publication-focused technical writing tasks, agencies may use a separate PSC such as T013; use T003 when the requirement is primarily descriptive/indexing/catalog control. Check the PSC Manual for the recommended code choice. ²

• Q: Which official document lists T003 and its descriptor?

  • A: The Product and Service Code Manual on Acquisition.gov is the official publication that lists PSC codes and descriptors; the manual page and its downloadable data files contain the T-series entries, including T003. ¹

• Q: Are NAICS assignments required alongside PSC codes for contracts using T003?

  • A: Contracts recorded in FPDS require a NAICS code in addition to a PSC for business classification. The PSC Manual does not prescribe a single NAICS for T003; NAICS selection depends on the contract’s primary industry or service category. Not specified by official sources ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC T003 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/T003
• Product and Service Code Manual (Acquisition.gov main PSC page): https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
• PSC Manual (PDF, April 2025 edition): https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual. Acquisition.gov: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF). Acquisition.gov: https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf