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PSC 3438

Federal procurement snapshot for PSC 3438.

Award Count: 3,727
Obligations: $146,831,324.12

PSC Overview

PSC Code
3438
Description
MISCELLANEOUS WELDING EQUIPMENT
Explanation
PSC 3438 appears to be a broad or catch-all category rather than a tightly defined niche. In practice, these labels usually group contract actions that do not fit more specific PSC descriptions.
Award Count
3,727
Total Obligations
$146,831,324.12

Analyst Note

This PSC item page gives a direct reference view for one Product Service Code from FPDS data.

Why It Matters

PSC codes are used to classify what the government bought, making them useful for market segmentation and procurement analysis.

Methodology

This page is derived from the PSC index artifact generated from grouped FPDS award data.

How to Use This PSC

  • Use PSC 3438 as a category filter when analyzing federal contract spending.
  • Compare agencies and vendors operating within the same PSC classification.
  • Track award volume and obligations for this procurement category over time in FPDS Query.
  • Use this code together with NAICS, agency, and date filters to narrow the market view.