PSC Code H368 encompasses inspection and laboratory services specifically related to chemicals and chemical products, excluding medical and dental laboratory services. This classification is used for contracts involving chemical testing, quality control, environmental analysis, and compliance inspections of chemical substances and products. Government agencies utilize this PSC to ensure that chemical products meet safety, regulatory, and performance standards through rigorous laboratory assessments and inspections. The services may include commercial testing of raw materials, finished products, and chemical processes to maintain integrity and adherence to federal regulations. Through this PSC, agencies can engage contractors that provide specialized expertise in chemical analysis, helping support mission-critical operations where chemical safety and compliance are paramount.

Includes for PSC H368

This PSC code covers the following products and services:

Includes: Commercial Testing and Laboratory Services

Excludes for PSC H368

This PSC code does NOT cover the following:

Excludes: Medical and Dental Laboratory Services

Typical Buyers & Agencies for PSC H368

Typical buyers under PSC H368 include federal agencies responsible for environmental protection, defense, energy, and public health, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DOE), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These agencies require specialized chemical inspection and laboratory services to ensure compliance with environmental laws, defense material standards, safety protocols, and public health regulations. The PSC supports contracts for services that help these agencies validate chemical product safety, analyze pollutants, monitor hazardous substances, and support scientific research and development efforts.

Common Contract Types for PSC H368

Contracts awarded under PSC H368 often include firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and time-and-materials contracts depending on the scope and complexity of the laboratory or inspection work. Competitive bidding and task order contracts under Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles are common to allow flexibility in testing requirements. These contracts typically involve laboratory testing services, on-site inspections, data analysis, and reporting. Procurement methods may include simplified acquisitions for smaller projects or full and open competition for extensive chemical testing programs, ensuring transparency and cost-effectiveness in obtaining specialized testing services.

Plain-Language Breakdown for PSC H368

Covers inspection and laboratory testing services related to chemicals and chemical products, excluding medical and dental labs.
Used primarily by agencies focused on environmental, defense, energy, and public health sectors.
Supports contracts for chemical safety, regulatory compliance testing, and quality control.
Contract types include firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and IDIQ task orders.
Closely aligned with NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories) and other scientific consulting services.
Enables government procurement of specialized commercial chemical testing and analysis services.

Related Categories for PSC H368

Other categories at the same level as H368

H310 INSPECTION- WEAPONS

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Weapons

H311 INSPECTION- NUCLEAR ORDNANCE

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Nuclear Ordnance

H312 INSPECTION- FIRE CONTROL EQUIPMENT

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Fire Control Equipment

H313 INSPECTION- AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Ammunition and Explosives

H314 INSPECTION- GUIDED MISSILES

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Guided Missiles

H315 INSPECTION- AIRCRAFT AND AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components

H316 INSPECTION- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Aircraft Components and Accessories

H317 INSPECTION- AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING, LANDING, AND GROUND HANDLING EQUIPMENT

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment Excludes: Medical and Dental Laboratory Services

H318 INSPECTION- SPACE VEHICLES

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Space Vehicles

H319 INSPECTION- SHIPS, SMALL CRAFT, PONTOONS, AND FLOATING DOCKS

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks

H320 INSPECTION- SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Ship and Marine Equipment

H322 INSPECTION- RAILWAY EQUIPMENT

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Railway Equipment

H323 INSPECTION- GROUND EFFECT VEHICLES, MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND CYCLES

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles

H324 INSPECTION- TRACTORS

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Tractors

H325 INSPECTION- VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Vehicular Equipment Components

H326 INSPECTION- TIRES AND TUBES

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Tires and Tubes

H328 INSPECTION- ENGINES, TURBINES, AND COMPONENTS

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Engines, Turbines, and Components

H329 INSPECTION- ENGINE ACCESSORIES

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Engine Accessories

H330 INSPECTION- MECHANICAL POWER TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment

H331 INSPECTION- BEARINGS

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Bearings

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