PSC W073

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system standardizes federal procurement classification so agencies consistently describe, report, and analyze purchases in FPDS and related systems. The PSC Manual defines code structure, maintenance, and general coding policy used across federal acquisition reporting systems. ¹

PSC W073 is assigned to lease or rental arrangements for food‑preparation and food‑serving equipment. Official listings identify the code label and concise descriptor contracting officers use when obligations involve equipment leases or rentals for kitchens, cafeterias, mess halls, and similar food‑service operations; specific line‑item descriptions vary by agency and contract. ²

See also on G2X:

• PSC W073
• PSC W07
• PSC W072

What this PSC covers

• Lease or rental of commercial ovens and ranges.
• Lease or rental of refrigeration and freezer units for food service.
• Lease or rental of food‑service prep equipment (mixers, slicers, proofers).
• Lease or rental of food‑serving equipment (steam tables, buffet lines).
• Short‑term and long‑term equipment rental agreements for institutional kitchens.

Source: PSCTool entry for W073. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Not specified by official sources for this specific PSC in a formal NAICS-to-PSC crosswalk; agencies map to NAICS and PSC codes using internal reporting rules and transaction context. Not specified by official sources. ¹

Acquisition considerations

• Contracting classification: Transactions that transfer only the use of equipment (no transfer of title) are recorded under the lease/rental PSC (for example, W073); purchase of equipment should be recorded under the appropriate product/goods PSC. See PSC coding guidance for classification rules. ¹
• Pricing and period: Lease contracts commonly define periodic rates, maintenance responsibilities, and minimum terms; allowance or accounting treatment for lease charges is governed by the contract type and agency financial rules. Specific allowable cost treatments and edge cases are not specified by the PSC Manual. Not specified by official sources. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What distinguishes PSC W073 from purchasing food‑service equipment?
  PSC W073 is used when the government leases or rents equipment (use only, no title transfer). Purchases are reported under acquisition/product PSCs rather than a lease/rental PSC; consult the PSC Manual for coding examples. ¹

• Are service charges (installation, maintenance) included under W073?
  The W073 label covers the lease or rental of the equipment itself. Ancillary services procured separately should be reported under their appropriate service PSC line items; agencies should itemize and code service CLINs per FPDS reporting rules. ¹

• How should a contracting officer report a short‑term catering equipment rental?
  Report the equipment lease/rental obligation under PSC W073. If catering services (labor and food) are separate, report those under the applicable services PSC(s). Confirm with agency FPDS and accounting guidance for multi‑line transactions. ²

• Is there an official PSC description text to quote in solicitations?
  The PSC listing provides the official code and descriptor; solicitations should accurately describe the lease/rental requirement and include the PSC for reporting. Follow the PSC Manual for coding standards and solicitation language recommendations. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC W073 overview (internal): https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/W073
• Product Service Code (PSC) Manual, Acquisition.gov ¹
• PSC entry — W073, PSCTool (PSC lookup and descriptions) ²

References

1. https://www.acquisition.gov/content/product-service-code-psc-manual
2. https://psctool.us/psc/W073