PSC T013

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is the federal taxonomy used to classify goods and services acquired by the U.S. government for procurement tracking, reporting, and analysis. PSC values are recorded in FPDS (data element 8A) and the Product Service Code Manual (PSC Manual) provides the official code list and category structure. PSC T013 is listed in the PSC Manual as "Photo/Map/Print/Publication- Technical Writing," a Category T service code used when the predominant deliverable is technical-writing work associated with photos, maps, prints, publications, or closely related documentation activities. ¹

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC T013
• G2X — PSC T001
• G2X — NAICS 541330

What this PSC covers

• Technical documentation and manuals for programs, products, or systems.
• Map and photo captions, explanatory text, and metadata preparation.
• Publication-level editorial drafting and technical content development.
• Conversion of technical subject-matter into structured written deliverables.
• Editing and formatting of technical reports, briefs, and appendices.
• Preparation of user guidance tied to visual media or mapping products. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

The PSC Manual lists T013 within Category T but does not publish a single, prescriptive NAICS-to-PSC crosswalk for each PSC entry in the public manual PDF; crosswalk spreadsheets and mapping tools are maintained separately on Acquisition.gov and in FPDS resources. Not specified by official sources. ¹

Usage in FPDS and observed pairings

Agencies commonly report PSC T013 alongside professional-services NAICS codes on FPDS records; an observed example shows PSC T013 paired with NAICS 541330 on award filings, illustrating that contracting officers select the PSC that reflects the service type while designating a predominant NAICS for the business sector. ²

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What exact activity does PSC T013 represent?
  A: PSC T013 is designated for technical-writing services within the Photo/Map/Print/Publication category. The PSC Manual provides the code label and category placement, while specific tasks and deliverables are defined by the solicitation or statement of work. ¹

• Q: Which NAICS codes are typically reported with PSC T013?
  A: There is no single mandated NAICS mapping for T013; agencies often pair T013 with professional-services NAICS such as 541330 in FPDS records when the contract’s primary business sector aligns with that NAICS. ²

• Q: Where does a contracting officer enter the PSC value for a contract?
  A: The PSC is reported in FPDS data element 8A (“Product or Service Code”). Contracting officers should select the PSC that best matches the predominant product or service delivered under the action per the PSC Manual guidance. ¹

• Q: How should an agency decide whether to use T013 for a solicitation?
  A: Choose PSC T013 when the predominant deliverable is technical writing tied to photo, map, print, or publication outputs; use the statement of work to confirm the primary deliverable and record the PSC accordingly. ¹

• Q: Is there a task-level PSC definition document for T013?
  A: The PSC Manual provides the code label and category placement but does not provide exhaustive task-level definitions for every PSC; agencies define detailed requirements in solicitations and statements of work. Not specified by official sources. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC T013
• Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual), April 2025 edition — official listing of service PSCs including Category T and T013. ¹
• FPDS ezSearch — sample award records showing PSC T013 and associated NAICS pairings. ²

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual, April 2025 edition, Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual PDF. https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf
2. FPDS-NG ezSearch — sample award listing showing PSC T013 and associated NAICS entries. https://www.fpds.gov/ezsearch/search.do?indexName=awardfull&q=GS00Q14OADU116+4732+&s=FPDS