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PSC H196

Federal procurement snapshot for PSC H196.

Award Count: 14
Obligations: $213,223.70

PSC Overview

PSC Code
H196
Description
QUALITY CONTROL- ORES, MINERALS, AND THEIR PRIMARY PRODUCTS
Explanation
PSC H196 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
14
Total Obligations
$213,223.70

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 H196 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.