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PSC H168

Federal procurement snapshot for PSC H168.

Award Count: 384
Obligations: $12,622,547.85

PSC Overview

PSC Code
H168
Description
QUALITY CONTROL- CHEMICALS AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
Explanation
PSC H168 covers inspection, testing, or quality-control work tied to a defined product or equipment area. In procurement terms, this usually means verification or oversight services rather than buying the underlying asset itself.
Award Count
384
Total Obligations
$12,622,547.85

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 H168 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.