PSC V125

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is a standardized federal classification used to describe the types of products and services procured by the U.S. government. PSCs enable consistent recording, reporting, and analysis of acquisitions across FPDS, SAM, and related systems; the PSC list and guidance are maintained through the PSC Manual and related Acquisition/GSA pages. ¹

The PSC code V125 is designated “Vessel towing service” within the Transportation/Travel/Relocation group. It is applied in transaction records to identify procurement actions for vessel towage, tug assistance, emergency towage, and related services; examples of its usage appear in FPDS award records and search results. ²

See also on G2X:

• https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/V125
• https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/V124
• https://app.g2xchange.com/naics/488330

What this PSC covers

• Vessel towing services including tug operations for movement and positioning of vessels. ²
• Harbor and dock tug assistance for docking, undocking, and berthing maneuvers. ²
• Towage of disabled, adrift, or incapacitated vessels requiring tow or escort services. ²
• Emergency and standby towage provided for maritime incidents or search-and-rescue support. ²
• Short-haul towage and movement of barges, towed equipment, or transient towing tasks. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Pairings of V125 with the NAICS codes above are commonly observed in FPDS award records and search results. ²
NAICS industry descriptors are drawn from U.S. Census NAICS documentation. ⁴

Contracting notes

• PSC selection: contracting personnel should select the PSC that most closely represents the predominant product or service procured; FPDS reporting and the FPDS data dictionary require use of a valid PSC in award reporting. ³
• Common awarders: Navy components, Department of Transportation elements, some Forest Service units, and other maritime-supporting organizations are among those that have recorded awards under V125 in FPDS. ²

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What does V125 designate?
  A: V125 designates “Vessel towing service” within the Transportation/Travel/Relocation group and is used in FPDS/SAM reporting to classify towage and tug services procured by federal agencies. ²

• Q: Which NAICS typically appear with V125?
  A: There is no single mandated NAICS pairing, but FPDS award records commonly pair V125 with NAICS such as 488330, 488310, and 483211; these observations are based on FPDS award data. ²

• Q: How should the correct PSC be chosen for a towage procurement?
  A: Select the PSC that represents the predominant contract value and scope for FPDS reporting; follow FPDS guidance and the PSC Manual or contracting officer guidance when classifying procured services. ³

• Q: Is there an official PSC-to-NAICS crosswalk that mandates a single NAICS for V125?
  A: Not specified by official sources ¹

Useful resources

• PSC entry on G2X: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/V125
• FPDS — award records and ezSearch (examples of V125 usages). ²
• Acquisition/GSA — PSC Manual and category management guidance. ¹
• U.S. Census — NAICS sector and industry definitions for related codes. ⁴

References

1. Acquisition—Category Management / PSC Manual reference, Acquisition.gov: https://www.acquisition.gov/content/category-management.
2. FPDS-NG ezSearch and award records (FPDS): https://www.fpds.gov/ezsearch/fpdsportal.
3. FPDS glossary / FPDS-NG data dictionary — Product or Service Code definition: https://www.fpds.gov/help_V1_1/Glossary.htm.
4. U.S. Census — North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) sector and industry pages (48–49): https://www.census.gov/naics/resources/archives/sect48-49.html.