The PSC code H388 pertains to Inspection and Laboratory Services specifically related to live animals, excluding medical and dental laboratory services. This category encompasses commercial testing, evaluation, and analysis of live animals, typically for purposes such as health assessment, quality control, regulatory compliance, and certification. Government agencies utilize contracts under this PSC to ensure the integrity and safety of animals used in research, agriculture, transportation, and other federal programs. These services may include physical inspections, laboratory testing of biological samples, and related diagnostic evaluations to confirm the health status or condition of live animals.

Includes for PSC H388

This PSC code covers the following products and services:

Includes: Commercial Testing and Laboratory Services

Excludes for PSC H388

This PSC code does NOT cover the following:

Excludes: Medical and Dental Laboratory Services

Typical Buyers & Agencies for PSC H388

Typical buyers of H388 services include federal agencies such as the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Department of the Interior (DOI). These agencies require live animal inspection and laboratory testing to support programs involving agricultural biosecurity, animal welfare, research compliance, and wildlife management. Contracting offices within these agencies procure these services to mitigate risks associated with animal diseases, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and maintain the health and safety of animals under federal oversight.

Common Contract Types for PSC H388

Contracts awarded under PSC H388 often include firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts depending on the scope and duration of the required services. Procurement methods may range from competitive bidding to sole-source awards in cases requiring specialized expertise. Task orders under IDIQ contracts are common for ongoing inspection and laboratory services, allowing agencies flexibility to address fluctuating operational needs. These contracts support missions such as disease surveillance, animal health certification, and compliance inspections.

Plain-Language Breakdown for PSC H388

Covers commercial testing and laboratory services focused on live animal inspection.
Primarily used by USDA, DoD, and DOI for animal health and regulatory compliance.
Excludes medical and dental laboratory services, focusing on non-medical animal testing.
Common contract vehicles include firm-fixed-price and IDIQ task orders.
Supports programs in agriculture biosecurity, wildlife management, and research compliance.
Often aligned with NAICS codes 541380, 541690, and 115210.

Related Categories for PSC H388

Other categories at the same level as H388

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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