PSC N042: Installation of Equipment – Fire Fighting/Rescue/Safety Equipment; Environ Protect Equipment/Matls
N042 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for installation of equipment – fire fighting/rescue/safety equipment; environ protect equipment/matls, in the installation of equipment 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
- 79%
Where N042 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Service
- Group N: Installation of Equipment
- Group N0: Installation of Equipment
- Code N042: Installation of Equipment – Fire Fighting/Rescue/Safety Equipment; Environ Protect Equipment/Matls
NAICS codes used with PSC N042
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with N042 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 238220 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | $1.8 million |
| 812930 | Parking Lots and Garages | $721,890 |
| 561621 | Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) | $619,711 |
| 238210 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | $445,378 |
| 541690 | Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | $405,017 |
| 811111 | General Automotive Repair | $403,184 |
Who buys under PSC N042
Agencies with the most contract dollars under N042 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $1.6 million |
| National Park Service | $1.6 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $853,676 |
| Department of State | $637,423 |
| Forest Service | $482,255 |
| U.S. Secret Service | $349,000 |
| Department of the Army | $152,205 |
| Bureau of Land Management | $137,040 |
Federal spending under PSC N042 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $2.6 million |
| FY2025 | $1.2 million |
| FY2026 | $2.3 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Who wins PSC N042 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Allied Federal Solutions LLC | $721,890 |
| Ingenium Spectrum Sdvosb JV 2 LLC | $624,527 |
| Dana Safety Supply, Inc. | $495,373 |
| National Native American Construction, Inc. | $425,879 |
| Reagent World, Inc. | $398,760 |
| Skytek LLC | $336,047 |
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | $329,588 |
| Victory Contracting LLC | $278,656 |
| HGS Engineering Inc | $220,725 |
| Brady Worldwide Inc | $184,292 |
Related PSC codes
- N010 Installation of Equipment – Weapons
- N011 Installation of Equipment – Nuclear Ordnance
- N012 Installation of Equipment – Fire Control Equipment
- N013 Installation of Equipment – Ammunition and Explosives
- N014 Installation of Equipment – Guided Missiles
- N015 Installation of Equipment – Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components
- N016 Installation of Equipment – Aircraft Components and Accessories
- N017 Installation of Equipment – Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment
- N018 Installation of Equipment – Space Vehicles
- N019 Installation of Equipment – Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC N042?
N042 is the service code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for installation of equipment – fire fighting/rescue/safety equipment; environ protect equipment/matls, under N (Installation of Equipment) and N0 (Installation of Equipment). 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 N042?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC N042 go with NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 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 N042?
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.