PSC H213: Equipment and Materials Testing – Ammunition and Explosives
H213 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for equipment and materials testing – ammunition and explosives, in the equipment and materials testing group. Here are the contracts open under it now, the NAICS codes it pairs with, and who buys and wins this work.
- Open contracts now
- 0
- Spending, FY2026
- $801,543
- Share to small businesses
- 21%
Where H213 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Service
- Group H: Quality Control, Test, Inspection
- Group H2: Equipment and Materials Testing
- Code H213: Equipment and Materials Testing – Ammunition and Explosives
NAICS codes used with PSC H213
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with H213 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 541380 | Testing Laboratories and Services | $798,651 |
| 325920 | Explosives Manufacturing | $592,931 |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $302,088 |
| 811310 | Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | $195,225 |
| 336415 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing | $127,658 |
| 493190 | Other Warehousing and Storage | $41,827 |
Who buys under PSC H213
Agencies with the most contract dollars under H213 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | $1.8 million |
| Department of the Army | $234,778 |
| Consumer Product Safety Commission | $41,827 |
Federal spending under PSC H213 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $693,826 |
| FY2025 | $473,950 |
| FY2026 | $801,543 |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC H213 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Co California LLC | $449,469 |
| Chemring Energetic Devices Inc | $383,151 |
| Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (California LLC) | $257,919 |
| American Ordnance LLC | $232,618 |
| Bravia Services LLC | $195,225 |
| Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC | $149,889 |
| General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems, Inc. | $127,658 |
| Reynolds Systems, Inc | $92,000 |
| American Rheinmetall Munition Inc | $80,405 |
| Summit Point Raceway Associates, Inc. | $41,827 |
Related PSC codes
- H210 Equipment and Materials Testing – Weapons
- H211 Equipment and Materials Testing – Nuclear Ordnance
- H212 Equipment and Materials Testing – Fire Control Equipment
- H214 Equipment and Materials Testing – Guided Missiles
- H215 Equipment and Materials Testing – Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components
- H216 Equipment and Materials Testing – Aircraft Components and Accessories
- H217 Equipment and Materials Testing – Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment
- H218 Equipment and Materials Testing – Space Vehicles
- H219 Equipment and Materials Testing – Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks
- H220 Equipment and Materials Testing – Ship and Marine Equipment
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC H213?
H213 is the service code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for equipment and materials testing – ammunition and explosives, under H (Quality Control, Test, Inspection) and H2 (Equipment and Materials Testing). Agencies put a PSC on every contract to record what they bought.
What is the difference between a PSC and a NAICS code?
A PSC describes what the government is buying. A NAICS code describes the industry of the business doing the work, and it sets the SBA size standard for small business set-asides. Every contract notice has both.
Which NAICS code goes with PSC H213?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC H213 go with NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), according to USAspending.gov. The contracting officer picks the NAICS code for each solicitation, so check the notice.
How do I find contracts that use PSC H213?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.