What is the Professional Services Council?
PSC is a non-profit trade association representing for-profit technology and professional services firms that do business with the federal government.

What is PSC's mission?
PSC’s mission is to protect, expand, and improve the government marketplace for professional and technical services.  PSC achieves its mission through a combination of advocacy, partnership, information sharing, networking and much more.

What are PSC’s priority issues?
PSC has long been recognized as the service industry's most credible authority on the full range of issues including: outsourcing, privatization, cash flow/contract finance, and acquisition/procurement issues. Additionally, the council vigorously defends congressional appropriations levels for the industry. PSC also places a high priority on troubleshooting, where appropriate, for individual members of groups of members; and on providing direct strategic input to government agencies.

How many companies belong to the council?
PSC has more than 300 member companies serving virtually every agency of the government. 

Is the entire company considered a member?
Yes. Although each member company designates a senior-level executive (typically the chief executive officer or president) to serve as a principal contact, ALL of the company's employees are considered members and are more than welcome to participate in any or all of PSC’s activities.

How can my colleagues and I get involved?
PSC’s agenda and activities are truly member-driven, the association offers a variety of opportunities for member company involvement:

      Government Affairs Committee (GAC) – The GAC meets the first Friday of the month. Each meeting includes dialogue
      with a special government guest and an extensive exchange of information sharing on critical topics of interest to PSC's
      members.

      Task Forces, Committees, and Working Groups - Join a task force, committee or working group examining issues of
      particular importance to your company. Most meet once a month; some meet on an as-needed basis.

      Events - PSC hosts regular Dialogue Luncheons and other special events featuring speakers or presenters from the
      Executive Branch and the Congress, who share insights and information relevant to our industry; Additionally, numerous
      other special programs, including the Senior Executive Series (special sessions for CEOs, CFOs and General Counsels
      respectively), offer additional opportunities for information gathering and networking.

      PSC Annual Conference - Held in early October, this two and a half day conference is packed with substantive programs
      focusing on the critical challenges facing our industry, coupled with an abundance of networking opportunities.          

What are the costs of membership?
Thanks to active members who play a significant role in shaping the agenda and vetting issues, PSC is able to maintain a lean staff and a modest dues structure. The dues formula follows:

Regular Member Dues (regular members are for-profit companies whose principal business is furnishing professional or technical services to the federal government).

*Includes federal, commercial, international, state/local government, and other corporate revenue.
**SAMPLE: Using gross annual receipts of $20 million, 20 x $270 (for each million in gross receipts) = $5,400.

For more information on Associate Member dues, please click here.

For Membership Applications, please click here.