PSC H242: Equip/Materials Testing – Fire Fighting/Rescue/Safety Equipment; Environ Protect Equipment/Matls
H242 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for equip/materials testing – fire fighting/rescue/safety equipment; environ protect equipment/matls, 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
- $2.3 million
- Share to small businesses
- 59%
Where H242 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Service
- Group H: Quality Control, Test, Inspection
- Group H2: Equipment and Materials Testing
- Code H242: Equip/Materials Testing – Fire Fighting/Rescue/Safety Equipment; Environ Protect Equipment/Matls
NAICS codes used with PSC H242
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with H242 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $1.2 million |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | $782,036 |
| 561621 | Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) | $516,697 |
| 315990 | Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing | $371,740 |
| 334111 | Electronic Computer Manufacturing | $252,824 |
| 811310 | Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | $229,798 |
Who buys under PSC H242
Agencies with the most contract dollars under H242 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $1.8 million |
| Department of the Navy | $796,582 |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | $624,563 |
| Department of State | $220,590 |
| Department of the Army | $164,982 |
| Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | $159,959 |
| Department of the Air Force | $144,371 |
| Forest Service | $70,429 |
Federal spending under PSC H242 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $1.2 million |
| FY2025 | $698,132 |
| FY2026 | $2.3 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC H242 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Siemens Industry Inc | $854,274 |
| Eleven Bravo Group, LLC | $550,103 |
| David Perkins Enterprises, Inc | $469,213 |
| Gmes LLC | $371,740 |
| Lotususa, Inc. | $252,824 |
| Media Plumbing & Heating Inc | $183,483 |
| Hurtvet Subcontracting, Inc. | $119,004 |
| Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | $105,147 |
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | $97,159 |
| Systec LTD of Wisconsin Inc | $95,630 |
Related PSC codes
- H210 Equipment and Materials Testing – Weapons
- H211 Equipment and Materials Testing – Nuclear Ordnance
- H212 Equipment and Materials Testing – Fire Control Equipment
- H213 Equipment and Materials Testing – Ammunition and Explosives
- 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
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC H242?
H242 is the service code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for equip/materials testing – fire fighting/rescue/safety equipment; environ protect equipment/matls, 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 H242?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC H242 go with NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical 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 H242?
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.