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PSC H253

Federal procurement snapshot for PSC H253.

Award Count: 63
Obligations: $18,700,247.86

PSC Overview

PSC Code
H253
Description
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- HARDWARE AND ABRASIVES
Explanation
PSC H253 points to a supply or equipment category, meaning the contract action is centered on acquiring a defined class of items rather than services or construction work. Analysts can use it to group comparable product purchases inside the federal market.
Award Count
63
Total Obligations
$18,700,247.86

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 H253 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.