PSC Code H394 covers inspection and laboratory services specifically related to nonmetallic crude materials. This includes activities such as commercial testing, quality assessment, and laboratory analysis of raw materials that are nonmetallic in nature, such as minerals, aggregates, and other geological substances. These services ensure that materials meet required specifications and standards before they are used in government projects or supplied to federal agencies. Government agencies utilize this PSC to procure expert inspection and testing services that help maintain compliance, safety, and quality in materials critical to infrastructure, construction, and resource management programs. The scope explicitly excludes medical and dental laboratory services, focusing solely on industrial and commercial material testing.

Includes for PSC H394

This PSC code covers the following products and services:

Includes: Commercial Testing and Laboratory Services

Excludes for PSC H394

This PSC code does NOT cover the following:

Excludes: Medical and Dental Laboratory Services

Typical Buyers & Agencies for PSC H394

Typical buyers for PSC H394 include federal agencies involved in natural resource management, construction, environmental protection, and infrastructure development. Departments such as the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Transportation, and the Army Corps of Engineers often seek these services to verify the quality and compliance of raw nonmetallic materials used in various projects. These agencies rely on H394 contracts to ensure that materials meet strict regulatory and project-specific requirements, which helps mitigate risks associated with material failures or non-compliance.

Common Contract Types for PSC H394

Contracts under PSC H394 commonly utilize firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and time-and-materials contract types depending on the complexity and duration of the inspection and testing services. Procurement methods often include competitive bidding, task orders under indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts, and simplified acquisitions for smaller requirements. The services are typically procured to support ongoing project needs, quality assurance, and compliance testing, making H394 suitable for both one-time inspections and recurring laboratory analyses.

Plain-Language Breakdown for PSC H394

Covers laboratory and inspection services for nonmetallic crude materials like minerals and aggregates.
Primarily used by federal agencies involved in infrastructure, environmental, and resource management projects.
Excludes medical and dental laboratory services, focusing solely on commercial and industrial material testing.
Common contract types include firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and time-and-materials agreements.
Often procured through competitive bidding, IDIQ task orders, and simplified acquisitions.
Closely associated with NAICS codes 541380, 541690, and 541330 for testing and technical consulting services.

Related Categories for PSC H394

Other categories at the same level as H394

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

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