PSC T012

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is the federal taxonomy used to classify products and services procured through contracts and assistance awards. PSCs enable consistent reporting in systems such as FPDS and SAM and are maintained and published in the PSC Manual on Acquisition.gov. ¹

The PSC T012 is in Category T (Photo/Map/Print/Publication) and is defined as “Reproduction” services. It applies where duplication, replication, or reproduction of printed, photographic, or media items is the primary deliverable, as reflected in official PSC listings. ¹

What this PSC covers

• Media reproduction and duplication services, physical and digital. ¹
• Replication of optical media (CD, DVD) and USB/media replication services. ¹
• High-volume or short-run document and image reproduction. ¹
• Photo and image duplication from originals or master files. ¹
• Reproduction of maps, charts, and geospatial print products. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Source: PSC Manual. ¹

Category context

PSC entries in Category T (Photo/Map/Print/Publication) align with printing, photofinishing, mapping, and publishing spend categories. Agencies commonly pair T‑series PSCs with relevant NAICS for spend analysis and category management, but NAICS selection remains fact-specific to each procurement. ³

Frequently asked questions

• How is T012 used in FPDS reporting?
  Agencies assign PSCs in FPDS to indicate what was procured; when reproduction or duplication is the primary deliverable, contracting officers commonly select T012 in accordance with the PSC Manual. ¹

• Does T012 include both physical and digital reproductions?
  The PSC Manual defines T012 as “Reproduction” without limiting the medium; agencies have used it for physical duplication (prints, discs) and for digital replication where reproduction is the principal service. ¹

• Are there standard NAICS pairings for T012?
  T-category work is often associated with NAICS for printing, photofinishing, and publishing in portfolio-level guidance, but a single prescriptive NAICS-to-PSC mapping is not required; NAICS selection depends on the specific work scope. ³

• Can reproduction be procured under other T-series PSCs?
  Yes. Adjacent T-series codes such as T011 (print/binding) and T010 (general photography) cover related services; the selected PSC should reflect the contract’s primary requirement. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC T012 overview
• PSC Manual (official listing and definitions). ¹
• Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) — geospatial acquisition guidance and PSC references. ²
• Acquisition.gov — Category Management and PSC alignment context. ³

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual). Acquisition.gov. https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf
2. Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC). https://www.fgdc.gov
3. Category Management — Acquisition.gov. https://www.acquisition.gov/content/category-management