PSC W076

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is a governmentwide taxonomy that classifies what is bought in federal procurements. PSCs are recorded in FPDS/SAM to standardize reporting, analysis, and category management; the codes and guidance are maintained and published in the PSC Manual on Acquisition.gov.¹

PSC W076 — Lease or Rental of Equipment- Books, Maps, and Other Publications — is the official service code used to record contract actions primarily for the lease or rental (not purchase) of books, maps, and related publications. Agencies select W076 when the predominant deliverable is the leasing or renting of printed or published materials for government use; that selection is captured in FPDS as the product/service code for the award.¹

• G2X — PSC W076 overview.
• Related G2X entries: J076, 7610, K076.

What this PSC covers

• Lease or rental of printed books and pamphlets.¹
• Lease or rental of maps, atlases, charts, and globes.¹
• Short- or long-term library book leasing programs (subscription or bulk lease arrangements where the publications are leased, not purchased).¹
• Subscription-style rental of periodical collections when the agreement is structured as leased publications.¹
• Ancillary delivery or circulation services that are part of the leasing arrangement when the publications are the predominant element of the contract.¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

• PSC | 7610 | Books and Pamphlets (product group for purchases of books, technical manuals, and similar publications)
• PSC | J076 | Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment — Books, Maps, and Other Publications
• PSC | K076 | Modification of Equipment — Books, Maps, and Other Publications

Source: PSC Manual.¹

FPDS reporting & classification notes

• Select the PSC that reflects the predominant product or service reported on the contract action; FPDS product/service code is recorded in data element 8A.²
• When an award contains multiple deliverables, choose the PSC that matches the largest-dollar or predominant item; consequential or minor leased items should not determine PSC selection.²

Frequently asked questions

• Q: When should W076 be chosen instead of a purchase product code for books?
  A: Choose W076 when the contract’s primary objective is lease or rental of books, maps, or publications rather than outright purchase. For purchases, use the applicable product PSC (for example, product group 7610).¹

• Q: Are digital or electronic publications covered under W076?
  A: The PSC Manual lists W076 for books, maps, and other publications but does not explicitly distinguish format (print vs. electronic) for this lease/rental service. Not specified by official sources.¹

• Q: How does W076 interact with NAICS selection?
  A: NAICS selection is independent and should represent the industry most closely associated with the predominant work; principal NAICS is recorded in FPDS. Select the NAICS that best matches the contract’s primary business activity.²

• Q: Is delivery or circulation included in W076?
  A: Delivery or circulation services may be coded under W076 when they are integral to the leased publications and the publications remain the predominant element; otherwise, use a different PSC per FPDS/PSC Manual guidance.¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC W076 overview.
• Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual (Fiscal Year 2024 edition).¹
• PGI/FPDS reporting guidance — Product or Service Code selection (FPDS data element guidance).²

References

1. Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual, April 2024 PDF — Acquisition.gov. https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202024.pdf.
2. PGI 204.6 / FPDS entry and contract reporting guidance (Product or Service Code selection) — Acquisition.gov. https://www.acquisition.gov/dfarspgi/pgi-204.6-contract-reporting.