The Product and Service Code (PSC) K052 covers the modification of equipment specifically related to measuring tools. This PSC is utilized when government agencies require alterations, enhancements, or customizations to existing measuring instruments to meet specific operational needs or technical specifications. Measuring tools under this category may include devices such as calipers, gauges, micrometers, and other precision measurement equipment vital for accurate data collection and quality control. Contracting under K052 ensures that equipment modifications maintain or improve the accuracy and reliability of measuring instruments critical to various government missions and projects. Agencies use this PSC to procure technical services that adapt standard measurement tools to specialized applications, often supporting research, manufacturing, and field operations.

Typical Buyers & Agencies for PSC K052

Typical buyers under PSC K052 include federal agencies involved in scientific research, defense, engineering, and quality assurance such as the Department of Defense (DoD), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Department of Energy (DOE), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). These agencies require precise modifications to measuring tools to support testing, evaluation, and operational requirements. Procurement under this PSC ensures that measuring instruments are tailored to the exacting standards necessary for mission-critical applications, making it essential for buyers who rely on accuracy and reliability in their measurement data.

Common Contract Types for PSC K052

Contracts awarded under PSC K052 often include firm-fixed-price and labor-hour contracts, depending on the complexity and scope of the modification work. Procurement methods may range from competitive sealed bidding to negotiated contracts, particularly for specialized or highly technical modifications. Typical use cases include upgrading existing measurement devices to integrate new technology, adapting instruments for unique environmental conditions, or enhancing calibration capabilities to comply with updated standards. Task orders and delivery orders are common for ongoing modification support and maintenance services.

Plain-Language Breakdown for PSC K052

Covers modification and customization of precision measuring tools and equipment.
Utilized primarily by agencies requiring high accuracy in measurement for research and operational purposes.
Contracts typically involve technical upgrades, recalibration, and adaptation of existing instruments.
Common contracting methods include firm-fixed-price and labor-hour contracts with competitive or negotiated procurement.
Frequently associated with NAICS codes related to engineering services and manufacturing of analytical instruments.
Supports mission-critical applications where measurement precision is essential for quality and compliance.

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K034 MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- METALWORKING MACHINERY

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K035 MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- SERVICE AND TRADE EQUIPMENT

Modification of Equipment: Service and Trade Equipment

K036 MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY

Modification of Equipment: Special Industry Machinery

K037 MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

Modification of Equipment: Agricultural Machinery and Equipment

K038 MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- CONSTRUCTION, MINING, EXCAVATING, AND HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT

Modification of Equipment: Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Maintenance Equipment

K039 MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT

Modification of Equipment: Materials Handling Equipment

K040 MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- ROPE, CABLE, CHAIN, AND FITTINGS

Modification of Equipment: Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings

K041 MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT

Modification of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment

K042 MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- FIRE FIGHTING/RESCUE/SAFETY EQUIPMENT; ENVIRON PROTECT EQUIPMENT/MATLS

Modification of Equipment: Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; and Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials

K043 MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS

Modification of Equipment: Pumps and Compressors

K044 MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- FURNACE, STEAM PLANT, AND DRYING EQUIPMENT; NUCLEAR REACTORS

Modification of Equipment: Furnace, Steam Plant, and Drying Equipment; and Nuclear Reactors

K045 MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- PLUMBING, HEATING, AND WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT

Modification of Equipment: Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment

K046 MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT

Modification of Equipment: Water Purification and Sewage Treatment Equipment

K047 MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- PIPE, TUBING, HOSE, AND FITTINGS

Modification of Equipment: Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings

K048 MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- VALVES

Modification of Equipment: Valves

K049 MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP EQUIPMENT

Modification of Equipment: Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment

K051 MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- HAND TOOLS

Modification of Equipment: Hand Tools

K053 MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- HARDWARE AND ABRASIVES

Modification of Equipment: Hardware and Abrasives

K054 MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES AND SCAFFOLDING

Modification of Equipment: Prefabricated Structures and Scaffolding

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