PSC W013

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system standardizes how the U.S. federal government classifies products and services procured through contract actions for FPDS reporting, spend analysis, and category management. The PSC Manual on Acquisition.gov publishes the codes and assignment guidance used by contracting officers to record the predominant product or service in a contract action. PSCs are not industry classifications; NAICS codes are selected separately for industry and small‑business size determinations. ¹

PSC W013 is the Lease or Rental of Equipment code applied when the predominant subject of a lease or rental transaction is equipment associated with ammunition and explosives. Agencies record PSCs in FPDS to reflect the core equipment or service acquired under a lease/rental agreement for reporting and analysis. ¹

• See also on G2X:
  • G2X — PSC W013
  • G2X — PSC W012
  • G2X — PSC W014

What this PSC covers

• Lease or rental of ammunition‑related equipment and handling systems. ¹
• Lease or rental of explosives‑handling or storage equipment. ¹
• Short‑term rental of ordnance‑support machinery and devices. ¹
• Equipment furnished under rental agreements for explosive ordnance operations. ¹
• Rental of specialized test or transport equipment for ammunition/explosives handling. ¹

Source: PSC Manual. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

The PSC Manual lists W‑group PSCs and descriptions but does not publish an authoritative PSC→NAICS crosswalk; agencies assign NAICS codes based on the procurement’s primary industry description and solicitation content. For W013, contracting officers should select the NAICS that best represents the industry activity if NAICS is required in the solicitation. Not specified by official sources. ¹

Acquisition considerations

• FPDS reporting: The Product or Service Code (element 8A) must identify the predominant product or service; contracting officers should select the PSC that best represents the majority of contract value when reporting to FPDS. ²
• Solicitation drafting: Specify NAICS for size standards and set‑aside determinations separately; use the PSC to identify “what” is being acquired for reporting and category management. ²

Regulatory and security considerations

Leasing or renting equipment under PSC W013 may trigger explosives statutes, licensing, and storage rules. Parties acquiring, transporting, storing, or distributing explosive materials must determine whether a Federal Explosives License or Permit applies and comply with ATF explosives storage and recordkeeping regulations. Contracting and property officers should coordinate with legal and safety offices to ensure regulatory compliance. ³

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What exactly does PSC W013 represent?
  A: PSC W013 denotes lease or rental transactions whose predominant subject is equipment associated with ammunition and explosives. The PSC Manual places W013 in the Lease/Rental of Equipment group and directs its use for FPDS reporting. ¹

• Q: Can contracts under W013 include actual explosive materials, or only equipment?
  A: W013 is intended for lease or rental of equipment; possession or transfer of explosive materials is governed by separate statutes and ATF licensing/permit requirements. Ensure any contract involving explosive materials addresses applicable regulatory controls. ³

• Q: How should contracting officers choose between a PSC and a NAICS?
  A: Select the PSC for FPDS element 8A to reflect the predominant product/service procured; select NAICS independently to represent the industry for size standards and socioeconomic determinations. FPDS guidance explains element 8A usage. ²

• Q: Is there an official PSC-to-NAICS crosswalk for W013?
  A: The PSC Manual does not publish a definitive PSC→NAICS crosswalk; agencies determine NAICS codes based on procurement specifics and solicitation content. Not specified by official sources. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC W013 (internal)
• Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual (official): Acquisition.gov. ¹
• FPDS‑NG Data Dictionary — Product or Service Code (8A) (official): FPDS. ²
• Federal explosives licenses and permits (official guidance): ATF. ³

References

1. Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual, Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual (April 2025). https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
2. V1.4 FPDS‑NG Data Dictionary — Product or Service Code (8A). https://www.fpds.gov/wiki/index.php/V1.4_FPDS-NG_Data_Dictionary
3. Federal Explosives Licenses and Permits, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. https://www.atf.gov/explosives/federal-explosives-licenses-and-permits