Understanding Federal Supply Classes

The Federal Supply Classes (FSC) are systems that the U.S. government uses to classify products according to their function or use. Each product or service that the government purchases is given an FSC number, which facilitates the management and tracking of purchases by federal agencies. Items are grouped into categories such as office supplies, medical equipment, tools, and vehicles. The government uses FSC codes to make sure that the right things are purchased and to make managing major expenditures easier.