PSC Code 5340, Hardware, Commercial, encompasses a broad range of common hardware items primarily designed for commercial use. This category includes physical, tangible, and permanent components such as hinges, latches, casters, bumpers, and straps that are essential in construction, manufacturing, and general maintenance applications. These hardware items serve as integral parts for various end items and systems but are distinct from specialized or weapon system hardware. Government agencies utilize this PSC in contracting when procuring standard hardware components for facility maintenance, equipment assembly, and infrastructure upkeep, ensuring reliable and standardized parts are acquired efficiently.

Includes for PSC 5340

This PSC code covers the following products and services:

Access Covers; Bumpers; Casters; Cabinet and Door Hardware; Clevises; Hinges; Latches; Straps and Strapping; Turnbuckles; Webbed Straps.

Excludes for PSC 5340

This PSC code does NOT cover the following:

Weapons System Hardware (5342).

Additional Notes for PSC 5340

Important notes and guidance for using this PSC code:

Common hardware designed primarily for commercial use will be classified in this FSC. Hardware is the physical, tangible, and permanent components of end items that may not be classified elsewhere. It consists also of common items that are commonly used in construction and/or manufacturing (e.g., hinges, door locks).

Typical Buyers & Agencies for PSC 5340

Typical buyers under PSC 5340 include federal agencies involved in facility management, construction, logistics, and equipment maintenance such as the Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Department of Homeland Security. These agencies require commercial-grade hardware components to support infrastructure projects, repair operations, and general equipment upkeep. The broad applicability and standardized nature of these items make them essential for agencies focused on maintaining operational readiness and physical asset integrity.

Common Contract Types for PSC 5340

Contracts under PSC 5340 often involve firm-fixed-price and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) arrangements to accommodate ongoing maintenance and supply needs. Procurement methods range from simplified acquisitions for small quantities to competitive bidding for bulk orders. These contracts typically serve use cases such as facility refurbishment, equipment repair, and replacement of worn or damaged hardware components, providing flexibility to agencies requiring timely and cost-effective hardware supplies.

Plain-Language Breakdown for PSC 5340

Includes common commercial hardware such as hinges, latches, casters, and straps used in construction and manufacturing.
Excludes specialized weapons system hardware, which falls under PSC 5342.
Primarily purchased by agencies responsible for facility maintenance, equipment repair, and infrastructure support.
Contracts often utilize firm-fixed-price and IDIQ types to support recurring supply requirements.
Closely aligned with NAICS codes in fabricated metal product manufacturing and hardware wholesaling.
Enables standardized procurement of tangible hardware components essential for government operations.

Related Categories for PSC 5340

Other categories at the same level as 5340

5305 SCREWS

Screws

5306 BOLTS

Bolts

5307 STUDS

Studs

5310 NUTS AND WASHERS

Nuts and Washers

5315 NAILS, MACHINE KEYS, AND PINS

Nails, Machine Keys, and Pins

5320 RIVETS

Rivets

5325 FASTENING DEVICES

Fastening Devices

5330 PACKING AND GASKET MATERIALS

Packing and Gasket Materials

5331 O-RING

O-Ring

5335 METAL SCREENING

Metal Screening

5342 HARDWARE, WEAPON SYSTEM

Hardware, Weapon System

5345 DISKS AND STONES, ABRASIVE

Disks and Stones, Abrasive

5350 ABRASIVE MATERIALS

Abrasive Materials

5355 KNOBS AND POINTERS

Knobs and Pointers

5360 COIL, FLAT, LEAF, AND WIRE SPRINGS

Coil, Flat, Leaf, and Wire Springs

5365 BUSHINGS, RINGS, SHIMS, AND SPACERS

Bushings, Rings, Shims and Spacers

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