Time Measuring Instruments

PSC Category 6645 encompasses time measuring instruments, focusing on a diverse range of precision timing and measurement devices critical to various government and military applications. These instruments include digital stopwatches, laboratory timers, wristwatches, wall clocks, and specialized timing equipment designed for scientific, research, and operational environments. The products are characterized by high precision, durability, and compliance with stringent military and federal specifications.

The federal contract awards in this category demonstrate a consistent pattern of definitive contracts and purchase orders, primarily issued by agencies like the Naval Supply Systems Command and General Services Administration. Contract values range from as low as $13 to as high as $4,305.68, with most awards being firm-fixed-price contracts featuring economic price adjustment provisions. Marathon Watch Company LTD appears to be a frequent awardee, supplying various time measuring instruments. The awards are predominantly not set aside, indicating open competition, and typically have performance periods extending into early 2025. Delivery locations are primarily within the United States, with a focus on naval and defense-related facilities.

Recent federal contract opportunities in this PSC category reveal a diverse set of requirements from multiple agencies, including the Naval Supply Systems Command, Department of the Interior, and Federal Emergency Management Agency. The opportunities seek specialized time measurement and timing-related equipment such as ruggedized time servers, precise time interval instruments, borehole data acquisition systems, and first responder data equipment. Most opportunities are structured as small business set-asides under NAICS codes related to measuring and controlling device manufacturing. The solicitations emphasize brand-specific or exact-match requirements, with detailed technical specifications and performance standards that underscore the critical nature of these precision instruments for government operations.