PSC W081

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is a Governmentwide taxonomy used to classify goods and services procured by the U.S. Government. PSC entries populate FPDS/SAM contract records to indicate what was purchased, support spend analysis, and are maintained through the PSC Manual and related management processes. The PSC code W081 identifies lease or rental services specifically tied to containers, packaging, and packing supplies; it sits in the W-series lease/rental group and is intended for contracting actions whose predominant effort is equipment lease/rental for packaging operations. ¹

The PSC W081 is used when the primary contract effort is leasing or renting equipment associated with containers, packaging, or packing supplies (for example, reusable shipping containers, palletizers, or strapping machines). ²

• See also on G2X:
  • G2X — PSC W081 overview
  • G2X — PSC W080 overview
  • G2X — PSC W083 overview

What this PSC covers

• Lease or rental of shipping containers and drums
• Lease or rental of packing machinery or handling fixtures
• Lease or rental of reusable or repairable packaging units (non-platform containers)
• Temporary provision of container systems for storage or transport
• Equipment rental tied to packaging operations (for example, palletizers, strapping machines)
• Rental of bulk packing material dispensers and spool/reel equipment

See the official PSC Manual for full scope, examples, and any exclusions. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Not specified by official sources. ¹

Classification notes

W081 sits in the W-series (Lease or Rental of Equipment) and is grouped against Product Group 81 (Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies) in the PSC Manual; example product classes associated with Group 81 include 8115 (Boxes, Cartons, and Crates), 8135 (Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials), and related classes such as 8140 for specialized containers. ²

How W081 is recorded in FPDS

The PSC for a contract action is reported in FPDS data element 8A; agencies select the PSC that best represents the predominant product or service purchased. For actions where rental or lease of packaging equipment is the largest dollar element, record W081 in FPDS. FPDS guidance and data element definitions provide the reporting rules used by agencies. ³

Frequently asked questions

• Q: When should a contracting action be coded to PSC W081?
  A: Use PSC W081 when the primary contract effort is leasing or renting equipment whose function is containers, packaging, or packing supplies (for example, rental of palletizing machines or reusable shipping containers). Agencies should select the code that represents the predominant product/service for FPDS reporting. ²

• Q: Does W081 apply to purchase (not lease) of packaging materials?
  A: No. W081 is specifically a lease/rental service code. Purchases of packaging supplies should be recorded under the appropriate product PSC within Group 81 (for example, product classes such as 8115), not under W‑series lease codes. ²

• Q: Are specialized shipping containers for ammunition or explosives included under W081?
  A: Specialized containers for ammunition, explosives, nuclear ordnance, or similarly regulated items are classified in distinct product classes and are not treated as general-purpose Group 81 items; such items are addressed separately in the PSC Manual. ²

• Q: How should a contract that includes both rental of packaging equipment and purchase of packing materials be coded?
  A: Code the action to the PSC that reflects the predominant spend. If the rental element is the largest dollar amount, use W081; if purchased supplies dominate, use the appropriate Group 81 product PSC. Report the chosen PSC in FPDS per FPDS reporting rules. ³

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC W081 overview
• Product and Service Code Manual — landing page (Acquisition.gov). ¹
• Product and Service Code Manual — PSC Manual (April 2025 PDF). ²
• FPDS help and FPDS search documentation (FPDS.gov). ³

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual — landing page. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual, April 2025 PDF). https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
3. FPDS Help — Federal Procurement Data System. https://www.fpds.gov/help/index.jsp