PSC Code 5840 covers Radar Equipment excluding airborne systems, encompassing ground-based, naval, and stationary radar units used for detection, tracking, and surveillance purposes. This classification includes radar assemblies, components, and subsystems designed for applications such as air traffic control, weather monitoring, maritime navigation, and ground surveillance. Government agencies utilize this PSC to procure radar technologies that enhance situational awareness and operational capabilities across defense, homeland security, and civil infrastructure domains. Notably, radar systems specifically integrated into fire control or guided missile applications are classified under different PSC groups, ensuring clarity in procurement categorization.

Additional Notes for PSC 5840

Important notes and guidance for using this PSC code:

Radar assemblies and subassemblies designed specifically for use with fire control equipment or guided missiles are excluded from this class and are included in the appropriate classes of group 12 or group 14.

Typical Buyers & Agencies for PSC 5840

Typical buyers under PSC 5840 include the Department of Defense (DoD), particularly branches such as the Army and Navy, which require radar solutions for battlefield awareness and maritime operations. The Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Aviation Administration also procure radar equipment for border security, air traffic control, and emergency response applications. These agencies rely on this PSC to acquire cutting-edge radar technologies that support national security, public safety, and infrastructure protection missions.

Common Contract Types for PSC 5840

Contracts awarded under PSC 5840 often range from firm-fixed-price to cost-plus-incentive-fee arrangements, depending on the complexity and development stage of the radar systems. Procurement methods include competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts, with some contracts involving research and development phases transitioning into production. Typical use cases involve both off-the-shelf radar units and customized systems tailored to specific operational requirements, with contract values varying widely based on system scale and technology sophistication.

Plain-Language Breakdown for PSC 5840

Includes ground-based, naval, and stationary radar equipment excluding airborne systems.
Primarily procured by DoD, Homeland Security, and FAA for defense and civil applications.
Contracts vary from off-the-shelf purchases to complex development programs.
Common contract types include firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-incentive-fee.
Often associated with NAICS 334511 and 541330 for manufacturing and engineering services.
Excludes radar systems integrated with fire control or guided missiles, which fall under different PSC groups.

Related Categories for PSC 5840

Other categories at the same level as 5840

5805 TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH EQUIPMENT

Telephone and Telegraph Equipment

5810 COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS

Communications Security Equipment and Components

5811 OTHER CRYPTOLOGIC EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS

Other Cryptologic Equipment and Components

5815 TELETYPE AND FACSIMILE EQUIPMENT

Teletype and Facsimile Equipment

5820 RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE

Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne

5821 RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, AIRBORNE

Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne

5825 RADIO NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE

Radio Navigation Equipment, Except Airborne

5826 RADIO NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT, AIRBORNE

Radio Navigation Equipment, Airborne

5830 INTERCOMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS, EXCEPT AIRBORNE

Intercommunication and Public Address Systems, Except Airborne

5831 INTERCOMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS, AIRBORNE

Intercommunication and Public Address Systems, Airborne

5835 SOUND RECORDING AND REPRODUCING EQUIPMENT

Sound Recording and Reproducing Equipment

5836 VIDEO RECORDING AND REPRODUCING EQUIPMENT

Video Recording and Reproducing Equipment

5841 RADAR EQUIPMENT, AIRBORNE

Radar Equipment, Airborne

5845 UNDERWATER SOUND EQUIPMENT

Underwater Sound Equipment

5850 VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LIGHT COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

Visible and Invisible Light Communication Equipment

5855 NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT, EMITTED AND REFLECTED RADIATION

Night Vision Equipment, Emitted and Reflected Radiation

5860 STIMULATED COHERENT RADIATION DEVICES, COMPONENTS, AND ACCESSORIES

Stimulated Coherent Radiation Devices, Components, and Accessories

5865 ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURES, COUNTER-COUNTERMEASURES AND QUICK REACTION CAPABILITY EQUIPMENT

Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment

5895 MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

Miscellaneous Communication Equipment

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 RADAR EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE 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 RADAR EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE.

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