Q401 Service Code

Medical- Nursing

Category: Nursing, Nursing Home, Eval/screen

Contract Classification

Service Code

PSC Code Q401

Category: Nursing, Nursing Home, Eval/screen

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Official PSC Description

Source: GSA PSC Manual, April 2025

📘 Source: GSA PSC Manual — April 2025 Edition
Nursing

What This Code Covers

The following activities and items are classified under PSC code Q401:

  • Registered nurses (RNs), all specialities, that provide direct care to patients (synchronous and asynchronous). This includes RN Case Management, RN Surgical Case Reviewer, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN), LPN/LVN Case Management, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN {NP}), in all sub-specialties, and Clinical Nurse Specialists (also APRNs) in all sub-specialities.

What This Code Does NOT Cover

The following are classified under different PSC codes:

  • RN’s/LPN’s/LVN’s that work in a support position with no patient care. These positions include, RN/LPN/LVN Utilization Management, RN Medical Board Liaison, RN/LPN/LVN in Referral Management (all of these would use PSC Q701, Specialized Medical Support). Psychiatric Technician (use PSC Q519 Behavioral & Mental health), Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (use PSC Q529, Emergency Medicine Services). With these changes to includes and excludes, all Federal Agencies DoD, VA, HHS, and other Department/Agencies will be able to better clarify spend visibility and supplementary guidance.

Contracting Officer Notes

No additional contracting officer notes are available for PSC code Q401.

How to Use PSC Code Q401 in Federal Contracting

PSC code Q401Medical- Nursing — is used by federal contracting officers to classify service purchases. When an agency awards a contract for medical- nursing, they record PSC code Q401 in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS).

As a vendor, knowing this PSC code helps you find relevant opportunities. Search for active solicitations using PSC code Q401 on SAM.gov, or review historical awards on USASpending.gov to understand which agencies buy this service and at what contract values.

PSC code Q401 falls under the Nursing, Nursing Home, Eval/screen category. Service codes like this one are used for professional services, IT, construction, and R&D contracts.

To find opportunities using this PSC code on SAM.gov:

Go to SAM.gov Contract Opportunities Advanced Search Filter by PSC Code Enter Code Search

You can also track historical spending patterns for PSC code Q401 on USASpending.gov. Filter by agency, fiscal year, and award type to identify your best customers and forecast future opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PSC code Q401?

PSC code Q401 — MEDICAL- NURSING — is a federal Product and Service Code used to classify product or service purchases on government contracts. It falls under the Medical category and is used by contracting officers when reporting contract actions in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS).

How do I use PSC code Q401 in SAM.gov?

PSC codes are used by the government to describe what they are buying, not by vendors to register. However, understanding PSC code Q401 helps you identify which federal opportunities to pursue. Search for active opportunities using this PSC code on SAM.gov under Contract Opportunities, or use USASpending.gov to see historical contract awards under this code.

What types of contracts use PSC code Q401?

Federal agencies use PSC code Q401 (MEDICAL- NURSING) when awarding contracts for registered nurses (rns), all specialities, that provide direct care to patients (synchronous and asynchronous). this inc. You can view all current and historical contract awards under this code on USASpending.gov.

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Related NAICS Codes

NAICS codes commonly associated with this PSC category

Source: U.S. Census Bureau NAICS 2022

$ Recent Federal Contract Activity

562

Contracts

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Task Order Vehicles

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Who Buys This?

Top federal agencies awarding contracts under this PSC code

1

Department of Health and Human Services

420 contracts

2

Department of Defense

70 contracts

3

Department of Veterans Affairs

33 contracts

4

Department of Justice

21 contracts

5

Department of Homeland Security

7 contracts

Source: USASpending.gov

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