PSC Code 1905 covers combat ships and landing vessels used primarily by the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal maritime agencies. This category includes a wide range of naval surface and subsurface vessels designed for combat operations, amphibious assaults, and mine warfare. Products classified under this PSC include aircraft carriers, battleships, cruisers, destroyers, submarines, frigates, corvettes, gunboats, motor torpedo boats, subchasers, landing barges, as well as minelaying and minesweeping craft. Government agencies use this classification to procure new vessels, upgrade existing fleets, and maintain operational readiness in naval warfare and amphibious missions.

Includes for PSC 1905

This PSC code covers the following products and services:

Aircraft Carriers; Battleships; Cruises; Destroyers; Submarines; Frigates and Corvettes; Gunboats; Motor Torpedo Boats; Subchasers; Landing Barges; Minelaying and Mine Sweeping Craft.

Typical Buyers & Agencies for PSC 1905

The primary buyers under PSC 1905 are the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Marine Corps, and other maritime defense-related agencies such as the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). These agencies require combat ships and landing vessels to support naval warfare, power projection, amphibious operations, and maritime security missions. Occasionally, allied foreign military sales and defense cooperation programs also use this PSC when contracting with U.S. shipbuilders and defense contractors.

Common Contract Types for PSC 1905

Contracts for PSC 1905 typically involve fixed-price and cost-plus contracts due to the complexity and scale of shipbuilding and refurbishment. Procurement methods often include competitive bidding, negotiated procurements, and multi-year contracts. Contracts may cover new ship construction, major overhauls, system upgrades, or maintenance services. Due to the high value and strategic importance, contracts under this PSC often require rigorous compliance with military specifications and quality assurance standards.

Plain-Language Breakdown for PSC 1905

Includes a broad range of naval combat and amphibious vessels used by the military.
Primarily purchased by the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and related maritime defense agencies.
Contracts often involve large-scale shipbuilding, upgrades, and maintenance projects.
Procurement methods include competitive bidding, negotiated contracts, and multi-year agreements.
Commonly associated with NAICS 336611 and 336612 for shipbuilding and repair industries.
Critical for maintaining naval combat readiness and power projection capabilities.

Related Categories for PSC 1905

Other categories at the same level as 1905

1910 TRANSPORT VESSELS, PASSENGER AND TROOP

Transport Vessels, Passenger and Troop

1915 CARGO AND TANKER VESSELS

Cargo and Tanker Vessels

1920 FISHING VESSELS

Fishing Vessels

1925 SPECIAL SERVICE VESSELS

Special Service Vessels

1930 BARGES AND LIGHTERS, CARGO

Barges and Lighters, Cargo

1935 BARGES AND LIGHTERS, SPECIAL PURPOSE

Barges and Lighters, Special Purpose

1940 SMALL CRAFT

Small Craft

1945 PONTOONS AND FLOATING DOCKS

Pontoons and Floating Docks

1950 FLOATING DRYDOCKS

Floating Drydocks

1955 DREDGES

Dredges

1990 MISCELLANEOUS VESSELS

Miscellaneous Vessels

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Quality Control Services: Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment

H159 QUALITY CONTROL- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS

Quality Control Services: Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components

H160 QUALITY CONTROL- FIBER OPTICS MATERIALS, COMPONENTS, ASSEMBLIES, AND ACCESSORIES

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H161 QUALITY CONTROL- ELECTRIC WIRE AND POWER DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT

Quality Control Services: Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment

H162 QUALITY CONTROL- LIGHTING FIXTURES AND LAMPS

Quality Control Services: Lighting Fixtures and Lamps

H163 QUALITY CONTROL- ALARM, SIGNAL, AND SECURITY DETECTION SYSTEMS

Quality Control Services: Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

H258 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- COMMUNICATION, DETECTION, AND COHERENT RADIATION EQUIPMENT

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H259 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS

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H260 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- FIBER OPTICS MATERIALS, COMPONENTS, ASSEMBLIES, AND ACCESSORIES

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