PSC X1KE

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is the federal government’s standardized taxonomy for classifying products and services purchased in contract actions. PSC codes are recorded in reporting systems such as the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) to indicate what was acquired, and the codes and guidance are maintained through the PSC Manual on Acquisition.gov. ¹

The PSC entry X1KE — Lease/Rental Of Surface Mine Reclamation Facilities — is the designated code to classify lease or rental actions for facilities associated with surface mine reclamation. The PSC Manual lists X1KE in the X category (Lease/Rental of Structures/Facilities) and it is used by reporting officials to populate the PSC field for relevant lease/rental procurements. ¹

• See also on G2X:
  • PSC X1KE overview
  • Y1KE
  • X1KD

What this PSC covers

• Lease or rental of surface mine reclamation facilities (label as recorded in the PSC Manual). ¹
• Leasing of buildings or structures dedicated to reclamation operations. Not specified by official sources ¹
• Leasing of land or site parcels for reclamation staging or operations. Not specified by official sources ¹
• Temporary facility space used specifically for surface mine reclamation activities. Not specified by official sources ¹
• Lease or rental of non-building support areas directly tied to reclamation (for example, staging yards). Not specified by official sources ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Cross-references in the PSC Manual group X1KE with nearby X1K* entries in the Lease/Rental category. ¹

Contracting considerations

• PSCs are a required reporting element on FPDS and indicate the product or service procured; agencies must select the PSC that best describes what is being bought for each contract action. This affects spend reporting and market analysis. ²
• When a requirement involves construction work (earthmoving, reclamation earthworks, remediation) the procurement team should review whether a construction PSC (Y-category) such as Y1KE — Construction Of Surface Mine Reclamation Facilities — is the appropriate primary code, with X1KE possibly serving as a secondary PSC when lease or rental of facilities is involved. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• Q: How is X1KE used differently from a construction PSC?

  • A: X1KE classifies lease or rental of existing facilities used for surface mine reclamation, while construction PSCs in the Y category classify actions to build or reconstruct reclamation facilities. Choose the PSC that matches the primary purpose of the contract action. ¹

• Q: Is X1KE tied to a specific NAICS code for set-aside or small-business determination?

  • A: The PSC Manual does not prescribe a specific NAICS code for X1KE; NAICS selection is made by the contracting officer based on the primary industry activity of the procurement. Not specified by official sources ¹

• Q: Where is X1KE recorded for reporting?

  • A: X1KE is recorded in the PSC field of the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) for applicable lease or rental contract actions; FPDS reporting guidance requires accurate PSC selection for spending transparency. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC X1KE overview
• PSC Manual (PSC Manual April 2025 PDF). ¹
• Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS). ²

References

1. PSC Manual (April 2025), Acquisition.gov: https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf
2. Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS): https://www.fpds.gov