PSC Code H358 pertains to inspection and laboratory services specifically related to communication, detection, and coherent radiation equipment. This classification encompasses commercial testing and laboratory analysis services conducted to ensure the functionality, safety, and compliance of electronic communication and detection systems, including radar, laser, and other coherent radiation devices. It excludes medical and dental laboratory services, focusing instead on technical and electronic equipment inspection. Government agencies utilize this PSC to acquire specialized testing and quality assurance services that support defense, aerospace, telecommunications, and security operations. These services help validate equipment performance and adherence to regulatory standards, ensuring mission readiness and operational reliability.

Includes for PSC H358

This PSC code covers the following products and services:

Includes: Commercial Testing and Laboratory Services

Excludes for PSC H358

This PSC code does NOT cover the following:

Excludes: Medical and Dental Laboratory Services

Typical Buyers & Agencies for PSC H358

Typical buyers under PSC H358 include defense agencies such as the Department of Defense (DoD), agencies focused on homeland security, the Department of Transportation, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). These agencies require rigorous testing and inspection of communication and detection systems to support national security, transportation safety, and aerospace missions. Contracting officers in these organizations rely on this PSC to source specialized laboratory and inspection expertise that ensures critical systems operate within designated specifications and comply with federal standards.

Common Contract Types for PSC H358

Contracts awarded under PSC H358 often involve fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and time-and-materials agreements, depending on the complexity and duration of the testing services required. Competitive bidding and requests for proposals (RFPs) are common procurement methods, with contracts ranging from small-scale inspections to large, multi-year testing programs. These contracts typically aim to validate equipment performance, certify compliance, or provide technical evaluations necessary for system deployment or maintenance.

Plain-Language Breakdown for PSC H358

Covers inspection and commercial laboratory testing services for communication, detection, and coherent radiation equipment.
Excludes medical and dental laboratory services to focus on technical electronic equipment.
Primarily used by defense, homeland security, aerospace, and transportation agencies.
Contracts may be fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, or time-and-materials based on service complexity.
Often procured through competitive bidding and RFP processes.
Commonly associated with NAICS 541380, 541690, and 541330 for technical and laboratory expertise.

Related Categories for PSC H358

Other categories at the same level as H358

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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