PSC Code 5895 covers miscellaneous communication equipment used by federal agencies for various communication needs that do not fall under more specific equipment categories. This includes devices such as modems and other communication tools essential for establishing, maintaining, or enhancing communication infrastructures. These products are critical in ensuring reliable data transmission and connectivity across government operations. Agencies utilize this PSC when procuring specialized or less common communication devices that support information flow and network communications but are not classified under standard communication equipment codes. The classification excludes electronic countermeasures equipment, which is categorized separately.

Includes for PSC 5895

This PSC code covers the following products and services:

Modems.

Excludes for PSC 5895

This PSC code does NOT cover the following:

Electronic Countermeasures Equipment.

Additional Notes for PSC 5895

Important notes and guidance for using this PSC code:

This class includes miscellaneous communication equipment that is not classified in more specific classes. (See the NOTE for FSG 58.)

Typical Buyers & Agencies for PSC 5895

Government agencies such as the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and federal law enforcement commonly purchase equipment under PSC 5895 to support their communication and networking requirements. These agencies require reliable and specialized communication devices to facilitate secure and efficient operations, often in diverse and challenging environments. Additionally, agencies involved in emergency response, intelligence, and communications logistics also procure under this PSC to enhance their communication capabilities and ensure interoperability across various platforms and networks.

Common Contract Types for PSC 5895

Contracts awarded under PSC 5895 typically include firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ), and blanket purchase agreements (BPAs). Procurement methods often involve competitive bidding, sole-source contracts for specialized equipment, and simplified acquisitions for smaller purchases. These contracts support acquisition of both off-the-shelf and custom communication devices, catering to urgent deployment needs and long-term communication infrastructure projects. Agencies may also use this PSC for leasing or maintenance contracts related to communication equipment to ensure continuous operational readiness.

Plain-Language Breakdown for PSC 5895

Covers communication equipment not classified under more specific PSC codes, including modems.
Excludes electronic countermeasures equipment, which is separately categorized.
Frequently procured by defense, homeland security, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Contracts span firm-fixed-price, IDIQ, BPAs, and may include sole-source procurements.
Often associated with NAICS codes 334220, 541512, and 541690 for manufacturing and system design.
Supports procurement of specialized communication devices for secure and efficient government operations.

Related Categories for PSC 5895

Other categories at the same level as 5895

5805 TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH EQUIPMENT

Telephone and Telegraph Equipment

5810 COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS

Communications Security Equipment and Components

5811 OTHER CRYPTOLOGIC EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS

Other Cryptologic Equipment and Components

5815 TELETYPE AND FACSIMILE EQUIPMENT

Teletype and Facsimile Equipment

5820 RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE

Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne

5821 RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, AIRBORNE

Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne

5825 RADIO NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE

Radio Navigation Equipment, Except Airborne

5826 RADIO NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT, AIRBORNE

Radio Navigation Equipment, Airborne

5830 INTERCOMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS, EXCEPT AIRBORNE

Intercommunication and Public Address Systems, Except Airborne

5831 INTERCOMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS, AIRBORNE

Intercommunication and Public Address Systems, Airborne

5835 SOUND RECORDING AND REPRODUCING EQUIPMENT

Sound Recording and Reproducing Equipment

5836 VIDEO RECORDING AND REPRODUCING EQUIPMENT

Video Recording and Reproducing Equipment

5840 RADAR EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE

Radar Equipment, Except Airborne

5841 RADAR EQUIPMENT, AIRBORNE

Radar Equipment, Airborne

5845 UNDERWATER SOUND EQUIPMENT

Underwater Sound Equipment

5850 VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LIGHT COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment

5855 NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT, EMITTED AND REFLECTED RADIATION

Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation

5860 STIMULATED COHERENT RADIATION DEVICES, COMPONENTS, AND ACCESSORIES

Stimulated Coherent Radiation Devices, Components, and Accessories

5865 ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURES, COUNTER-COUNTERMEASURES AND QUICK REACTION CAPABILITY EQUIPMENT

Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment

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