PSC Code 4960 covers specialized equipment used for the maintenance, repair, and checkout of space vehicles. This includes unique checkout and test equipment specifically designed for space vehicles, such as remote control systems that facilitate operational readiness and diagnostics. The equipment under this code supports the complex and technical needs involved in preparing space vehicles for missions, ensuring their functionality and safety. Government agencies use this PSC to procure tools and systems that enable thorough testing and maintenance of spacecraft components, which are critical for space exploration and national defense objectives. This specialized equipment differs from general electrical and electronic test instruments due to its tailored design for space vehicle applications.

Includes for PSC 4960

This PSC code covers the following products and services:

Checkout and Test Equipment specially designed for use with Space Vehicles, including Remote Control Systems.

Excludes for PSC 4960

This PSC code does NOT cover the following:

Checkout and Test Equipment used with both Guided Missiles and Space Vehicles; Specially designed Internal (built-in) Checkout Equipment for Remote Control Systems; Basic types of Electrical and Electronic Test Instruments, including those specially designed, such as ammeters, ohmmeters, multimeters, and similar instruments, as shown in the indexes to the FSC.

Typical Buyers & Agencies for PSC 4960

Typical buyers under PSC 4960 include government agencies with space exploration, research, and defense responsibilities, such as NASA, the Department of Defense (particularly the Air Force and Space Force), and other federal agencies involved in space vehicle development and operations. These buyers require highly specialized equipment to ensure that space vehicles are thoroughly tested, maintained, and mission-ready. Procurement under this PSC supports critical programs related to satellite deployment, space exploration missions, and defense-related space technologies.

Common Contract Types for PSC 4960

Contracts awarded under PSC 4960 often include fixed-price and cost-reimbursement types, depending on the complexity and development stage of the equipment. Procurement methods may range from competitive bidding to sole-source acquisitions, particularly when dealing with highly specialized or proprietary technology. Typical use cases involve acquiring new checkout systems, upgrading existing test equipment, or contracting for custom maintenance tools tailored to specific space vehicle platforms. Long-term support and maintenance contracts are also common to ensure ongoing operational readiness.

Plain-Language Breakdown for PSC 4960

Specialized test and checkout equipment designed exclusively for space vehicle maintenance and repair.
Primarily used by federal agencies focused on space exploration and defense, including NASA and the Department of Defense.
Contracts may include fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and sole-source acquisitions based on equipment complexity.
Supports both new equipment procurement and maintenance/upgrades of existing space vehicle test systems.
Closely related to aerospace manufacturing and engineering NAICS codes, especially in navigation and guidance system production.
Excludes general electrical test instruments and equipment used for guided missiles or built-in remote control systems.

Related Categories for PSC 4960

Other categories at the same level as 4960

4910 MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT

Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment

4920 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT

Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment

4921 TORPEDO MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND CHECKOUT SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT

Torpedo Maintenance, Repair, and Checkout Specialized Equipment

4923 DEPTH CHARGES AND UNDERWATER MINES MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND CHECKOUT SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT

Depth Charges and Underwater Mines Maintenance, Repair, and, Checkout Specialized Equipment

4925 AMMUNITION MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND CHECKOUT SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT

Ammunition Maintenance, Repair, and Checkout Specialized Equipment

4927 ROCKET MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND CHECKOUT SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT

Rocket Maintenance, Repair and Checkout Specialized Equipment

4930 LUBRICATION AND FUEL DISPENSING EQUIPMENT

Lubrication and Fuel Dispensing Equipment

4931 FIRE CONTROL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT

Fire Control Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment

4933 WEAPONS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT

Weapons Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment

4935 GUIDED MISSILE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND CHECKOUT SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT

Guided Missile Maintenance, Repair, and Checkout Specialized Equipment

4940 MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT

Miscellaneous Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment

4970 MULTIPLE GUIDED WEAPONS, SPECIALIZED MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP EQUIPMENT

Multiple Guided Weapons, Specialized Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment

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