PSC H266: Equipment and Materials Testing – Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
H266 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for equipment and materials testing – instruments and laboratory equipment, 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
- $26.4 million
- Share to small businesses
- 16%
Where H266 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Service
- Group H: Quality Control, Test, Inspection
- Group H2: Equipment and Materials Testing
- Code H266: Equipment and Materials Testing – Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
NAICS codes used with PSC H266
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with H266 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 541380 | Testing Laboratories and Services | $78 million |
| 334516 | Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing | $3.3 million |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | $1.9 million |
| 811210 | Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | $806,214 |
| 811219 | Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | $787,843 |
| 532490 | Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing | $770,963 |
Who buys under PSC H266
Agencies with the most contract dollars under H266 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Air Force | $73.2 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $4.9 million |
| Department of the Navy | $2.8 million |
| Federal Aviation Administration | $1.8 million |
| Food and Drug Administration | $1.6 million |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $1 million |
| Department of the Army | $823,788 |
| Office of Procurement Operations | $570,745 |
Federal spending under PSC H266 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $26.5 million |
| FY2025 | $24.4 million |
| FY2026 | $26.4 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $536,529 |
Who wins PSC H266 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| The Bionetics Corp | $65.7 million |
| Jung Research and Development Corp | $5.5 million |
| Ppi Technical Services LLC | $3.7 million |
| Applied Research Associates, Inc. | $1.8 million |
| Keysight Technologies Inc | $1.6 million |
| Winergy LLC | $888,901 |
| Env Services Inc | $683,001 |
| Sri International | $455,759 |
| Promega Corporation | $434,962 |
| Pharmacerts, LLC | $398,368 |
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 H266?
H266 is the service code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for equipment and materials testing – instruments and laboratory equipment, 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 H266?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC H266 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 H266?
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.