The PSC code H384 covers inspection and laboratory services specifically related to clothing, individual equipment, and insignia used by government agencies. This includes commercial testing and evaluation services that ensure such items meet required quality, durability, safety, and performance standards. It excludes medical and dental laboratory services, focusing instead on non-medical testing and inspection activities. Government agencies utilize this PSC to procure specialized laboratory and inspection services aimed at verifying compliance with specifications for uniforms, protective gear, badges, and other individual equipment. These services are critical in maintaining operational readiness, safety, and uniformity across military and civilian personnel.

Includes for PSC H384

This PSC code covers the following products and services:

Includes: Commercial Testing and Laboratory Services

Excludes for PSC H384

This PSC code does NOT cover the following:

Excludes: Medical and Dental Laboratory Services

Typical Buyers & Agencies for PSC H384

Typical buyers of the H384 PSC include the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies responsible for outfitting personnel with clothing and equipment. These agencies require rigorous testing to ensure that uniforms, insignia, and individual gear meet stringent military or regulatory standards. Agencies focused on personnel safety, identification, and operational effectiveness rely on these inspection services to validate supplier claims, prevent equipment failures, and uphold consistency in issued items. Contracting officers in logistics, procurement, and quality assurance divisions frequently manage acquisitions under this PSC.

Common Contract Types for PSC H384

Contracts under PSC H384 commonly include firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement arrangements, often awarded through competitive bidding or task order contracts. Procurement methods may involve Requests for Proposals (RFPs) or Invitations for Bid (IFBs) depending on the complexity of testing requirements. These contracts typically cover inspection services for batches of clothing or equipment or ongoing laboratory evaluations during production. Time-and-materials contracts may also be used for specialized or ad hoc inspections. The PSC supports both short-term testing engagements and multi-year quality assurance programs.

Plain-Language Breakdown for PSC H384

Covers inspection and laboratory testing services for clothing, individual equipment, and insignia.
Excludes medical and dental laboratory services, focusing on non-medical commercial testing.
Primarily used by DoD and other agencies requiring quality assurance for personnel gear.
Supports contract types including firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and task orders.
Aligns with NAICS codes 541380, 541690, and 541990 for technical and testing services.
Ensures compliance with government specifications for uniforms and individual equipment.

Related Categories for PSC H384

Other categories at the same level as H384

H332 INSPECTION- WOODWORKING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

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

H334 INSPECTION- METALWORKING MACHINERY

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Metalworking Machinery

H335 INSPECTION- SERVICE AND TRADE EQUIPMENT

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

H336 INSPECTION- SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Special Industry Machinery

H337 INSPECTION- AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

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

H338 INSPECTION- CONSTRUCTION, MINING, EXCAVATING, AND HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Maintenance Equipment

H339 INSPECTION- MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT

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

H340 INSPECTION- ROPE, CABLE, CHAIN, AND FITTINGS

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings

H341 INSPECTION- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment

H342 INSPECTION- FIRE FIGHTING/RESCUE/SAFETY EQUIPMENT; ENVIRON PROTECT EQUIPMENT/MATLS

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; and Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials

H343 INSPECTION- PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Pumps and Compressors

H344 INSPECTION- FURNACE, STEAM PLANT, AND DRYING EQUIPMENT; NUCLEAR REACTORS

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Furnace, Steam Plant, and Drying Equipment; and Nuclear Reactors

H345 INSPECTION- PLUMBING, HEATING, AND WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment

H346 INSPECTION- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Water Purification and Sewage Treatment Equipment

H347 INSPECTION- PIPE, TUBING, HOSE, AND FITTINGS

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings

H348 INSPECTION- VALVES

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

H349 INSPECTION- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP EQUIPMENT

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment

H351 INSPECTION- HAND TOOLS

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Hand Tools

H352 INSPECTION- MEASURING TOOLS

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Measuring Tool

H353 INSPECTION- HARDWARE AND ABRASIVES

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Hardware and Abrasives

Interested in Government Contracting?

Our team can help small businesses work toward certification, qualification, and positioning for federal contract opportunities.

Schedule a Call

Learn more with no obligation

Federal Contracting Intelligence

Find INSPECTION- CLOTHING, INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT, AND INSIGNIA Contract Opportunities

Access federal solicitations, track award history, and monitor agency spend in this category in one place. Designed to support small businesses pursuing federal revenue.

Opportunities updated regularly from SAM.gov
Filter by set-aside, agency, NAICS, and PSC
Get notified when matching opportunities are posted

Start Free Trial View Pricing →

No credit card required to start • Terms may apply

WOSB SDVOSB 8(a) HUBZone

Schedule a Call

30 minutes • Discuss your goals with our team

Guidance

Leverage Your Certifications for a Competitive Edge

Our federal contracting specialists can help businesses build certifications and capability statements to pursue opportunities in categories like INSPECTION- CLOTHING, INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT, AND INSIGNIA.

WOSB, VOSB & 8(a) certification support
Capability statement writing & review
SAM.gov registration & compliance guidance

Medical IT & Tech Logistics Maintenance + Many More Categories

Discover Your Next Product or Service Opportunity

Browse thousands of PSC codes across every federal procurement category. Find product and service codes aligned with your capabilities and see where government spending is concentrated.

Search the PSC Directory 10,000+ product and service codes • Free to browse