PSC T099 — PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- OTHER

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system standardizes classification of goods and services procured by the U.S. federal government to support consistent reporting, tracking, and analysis of contract actions in FPDS and related systems. The PSC Manual on Acquisition.gov is the authoritative source for PSC descriptors, usage guidance, and change procedures. ¹

PSC T099 is the residual or “other” code within the Photo/Map/Print/Publication group. Agencies use it when the primary deliverable is photographic, cartographic, printing, or publication-related but no more specific T-series PSC accurately describes the requirement. Use of T099 reflects an agency determination that the work falls in the T-category but lacks a closer PSC match in the manual. ¹

What this PSC covers

• Other photographic services not assigned to a narrower T-code. ¹
• Other mapping or cartographic services not assigned to a narrower T-code. ¹
• Other printing and duplicating services not assigned to a narrower T-code. ¹
• Other publication production, editing, or distribution services not assigned to a narrower T-code. ¹
• Ancillary reproduction, image-processing, or conversion services that do not fall into a specific T-series PSC. ¹

Detailed, enumerated examples for T099 are not provided in the PSC Manual; assignment depends on whether a more specific T-series code applies. Not specified by official sources. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

The PSC Manual provides T-category descriptors but does not publish a single, mandatory NAICS-to-PSC crosswalk for every PSC entry; contracting officers typically select the NAICS that best represents the industry performing the work. Not specified by official sources. ¹

Commonly referenced related PSC pages on G2X:

• T010 — specific T-category examples where applicable
• T002 — another specific T-category example
• T099 — this entry's G2X overview

(Those G2X links are internal overviews; agencies should consult the PSC Manual for authoritative assignment rules.) ¹

Assignment guidance and category context

• PSC category: T — Photo, Map, Print, Publication. T099 is the residual/“other” code for items within that category that lack a dedicated PSC entry. ¹
• Use in reporting: FPDS/SAM entries use the PSC field to capture the primary product or service procured; agencies record T099 when no more specific T-code applies to the acquisition’s primary deliverable. ¹
• Change requests: The PSC Manual documents procedures to request new PSC entries or revisions; proposals normally require a business case and coordination per the manual’s change process. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• When should an agency select PSC T099 instead of a specific T-code?
  Select T099 when the acquisition’s primary service is within the Photo/Map/Print/Publication family but no other T-series PSC accurately describes the work. Agencies should choose the most specific PSC available; if none fit, use T099. ¹

• Is there a formal NAICS mapping for T099?
  The PSC Manual does not provide a single mandatory NAICS crosswalk for each PSC. Contracting officers assign the NAICS that best reflects the industry performing the work; there is no required, unique NAICS for T099. Not specified by official sources. ¹

• Can a contractor list T099 on SAM entity registration?
  SAM records business data such as primary NAICS; PSCs are typically recorded at the contract-action level in FPDS rather than as a primary SAM registration field. PSCs may appear in other procurement documents, but contract-level reporting is authoritative. Not specified by official sources. ¹

• How can stakeholders request a new or revised PSC to reduce reliance on T099?
  Stakeholders submit a formal change request per the PSC Manual process; requests require rationale, examples, and agency coordination as described in the manual. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC T099 overview (internal G2X page)
• Product and Service Code Manual (Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual and downloadable PSC spreadsheet/PDF) ¹

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual, Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual and supporting materials: https://www.acquisition.gov/content/product-and-service-code-manual