The PSC code H387 covers inspection and laboratory services specifically related to agricultural supplies. This includes testing and analysis services for a variety of agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, soil, and other related materials. These services ensure that agricultural supplies meet regulatory standards, quality benchmarks, and safety requirements critical for effective farming and food production. Government agencies use this PSC to contract with laboratories and inspection firms that provide commercial testing and quality assurance services, excluding medical and dental laboratory work. The scope of H387 supports regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and agricultural productivity by verifying the integrity and efficacy of agricultural products before use or distribution.

Includes for PSC H387

This PSC code covers the following products and services:

Includes: Commercial Testing and Laboratory Services

Excludes for PSC H387

This PSC code does NOT cover the following:

Excludes: Medical and Dental Laboratory Services

Typical Buyers & Agencies for PSC H387

Typical buyers under PSC H387 include federal agencies such as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and state agriculture departments. These agencies require precise testing and inspection services to enforce agricultural regulations, support research and development, and ensure the safety and quality of agricultural supplies distributed to farmers and other stakeholders. Contracting with expert laboratories allows these agencies to maintain oversight of agricultural inputs and protect public health and the environment.

Common Contract Types for PSC H387

Contracts awarded under PSC H387 often include fixed-price and cost-reimbursement types depending on the scope and complexity of testing services required. Procurement methods may involve competitive bidding, task orders under IDIQ contracts, or sole-source contracts when specialized expertise is needed. Common use cases include routine quality inspections, compliance testing for regulatory purposes, and specialized laboratory analyses to support agricultural research or emergency response measures.

Plain-Language Breakdown for PSC H387

Covers inspection and laboratory testing services focused on agricultural supplies like seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides.
Primarily used by federal and state agencies responsible for agriculture and environmental safety.
Excludes medical and dental laboratory testing services to maintain specialized focus.
Common contract types include fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and task order contracts under IDIQs.
Supports regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and agricultural research needs.
Often aligned with NAICS codes 541380, 541690, and 115115 for scientific and agricultural testing.

Related Categories for PSC H387

Other categories at the same level as H387

H376 INSPECTION- BOOKS, MAPS, AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Books, Maps, and Other Publications

H377 INSPECTION- MUSICAL INST/PHONOGRAPH/HOME RADIO

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Musical Instruments, Phonographs, and Home Type Radios

H378 INSPECTION- RECREATIONAL AND ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT

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

H379 INSPECTION- CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

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

H380 INSPECTION- BRUSHES, PAINTS, SEALERS, AND ADHESIVES

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Brushes, Paints, Sealers, and Adhesives

H381 INSPECTION- CONTAINERS, PACKAGING, AND PACKING SUPPLIES

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Containers, Packaging, and Packing Supplies

H383 INSPECTION- TEXTILES, LEATHER, FURS, APPAREL AND SHOE FINDINGS, TENTS AND FLAGS

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel and Shoe Findings, Tents and Flags

H384 INSPECTION- CLOTHING, INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT, AND INSIGNIA

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia

H385 INSPECTION- TOILETRIES

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

H388 INSPECTION- LIVE ANIMALS

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Live Animals

H389 INSPECTION- SUBSISTENCE

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

H391 INSPECTION- FUELS, LUBRICANTS, OILS, AND WAXES

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes

H393 INSPECTION- NONMETALLIC FABRICATED MATERIALS

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Nonmetallic Fabricated Materials

H394 INSPECTION- NONMETALLIC CRUDE MATERIALS

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Nonmetallic Crude Materials

H395 INSPECTION- METAL BARS, SHEETS, AND SHAPES

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Metal Bars, Sheets, and Shapes

H396 INSPECTION- ORES, MINERALS, AND THEIR PRIMARY PRODUCTS

Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Ores, Minerals, and Their Primary Products

H399 INSPECTION- MISCELLANEOUS

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

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