PSC T008

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system standardizes how U.S. federal procurement records the products and services the government buys. PSCs are recorded in FPDS and SAM to enable consistent reporting, analysis, and spend tracking. The PSC Manual (Acquisition.gov) and Federal Acquisition Circulars define PSC categories, use, and mappings to related NAICS codes for reporting and procurement classification purposes.¹

PSC T008 (Photo/Map/Print/Publication — Photogrammetry) is the PSC used to record photogrammetry-related acquisitions in FPDS reporting. The PSC Manual and FAC list T008 within Category T (Photo/Map/Print/Publication) and identify related photo/map PSCs and relevant NAICS pairings; agencies select the PSC that best represents the predominant work performed for the action.²

• See also on G2X:
  • G2X — PSC T008
  • G2X — PSC T009
  • G2X — PSC T002

What this PSC covers

• Photogrammetry services (image measurement and mapping).¹
• Orthorectified imagery and mosaic production — Not specified by official sources¹.
• Digital elevation model (DEM) creation and terrain extraction — Not specified by official sources¹.
• Georeferencing and control-point processing — Not specified by official sources¹.
• Deliverable mapping products and associated metadata — Not specified by official sources¹.
• Reporting as the predominant mapping/photogrammetry service on FPDS actions (PSC selection based on the predominant product/service).¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	541360	Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services.
NAICS	541370	Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services.
PSC	T002	Photo/Map/Print/Publication — Cartography.
PSC	T009	Photo/Map/Print/Publication — Aerial Photographic.

Source: FAC listing and PSC Manual mapping of Category T codes.²

FPDS reporting notes (optional)

• The FPDS data element 8A, “Product or Service Code,” is used to record the PSC for each contract action; FPDS instructions require selecting the code that best identifies the product or service procured and, if multiple apply, the code representing most of the contract value.³

NAICS pairing guidance (optional)

• Acquisition guidance and FAC materials show common NAICS pairings for photo/map work: NAICS 541360 or 541370 are typically associated with photogrammetric and mapping services; agency determinations for NAICS selection follow NAICS regulations and should reflect the principal nature of the work.²

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the official short description of PSC T008?
  A: PSC T008 appears in the PSC Manual and FAC as Photo/Map/Print/Publication — Photogrammetry; the manual groups T008 under Category T (Photo/Map/Print/Publication).¹

• Q: Which NAICS are most commonly paired with T008 in official materials?
  A: Official FAC and PSC listings identify NAICS 541360 and 541370 as industry codes commonly associated with photogrammetry, mapping, and surveying activities.²

• Q: How should an action that includes photogrammetry plus other services be coded?
  A: FPDS guidance directs selection of the PSC that represents the predominant product or service for the dollar value of the action; if photogrammetry is the primary deliverable, the action should be coded to T008.³ See also on G2X: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/T008

• Q: Is there an authoritative list of photogrammetry deliverables under T008?
  A: The PSC Manual provides the code label but does not enumerate technical deliverables for T008; specific deliverables should be defined in the acquisition statement of work and contract requirements — Not specified by official sources.¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC [T008] (internal): https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/T008
• Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual (Acquisition.gov): login.acquisition.gov — PSC Manual PDF (April 2024).
• Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC 2001-15) — listing of Category T codes and NAICS links: acquisition.gov.
• FPDS data dictionary (Product or Service Code, element 8A): fpds.gov.

References

1. https://login.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202024.pdf. [PSC Manual, April 2024]
2. https://www.acquisition.gov/reg-change-notice/fac2001-15. [Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-15 (FAC 2001-15)]
3. https://www.fpds.gov/wiki/index.php/V1.4_FPDS-NG_Data_Dictionary. [FPDS-NG Data Dictionary — Product or Service Information]