Individual Equipment

Product Service Code (PSC) 8465 encompasses individual equipment, primarily focusing on personal protective gear, tactical accessories, and specialized equipment used by military, law enforcement, and federal agencies. This category includes items such as body armor, stab-resistant vests, hydration systems, tactical backpacks, restraint equipment, and various personal protective accessories designed for operational and safety purposes.

The federal contract awards under PSC 8465 demonstrate a consistent pattern of procurement across multiple federal agencies, particularly the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, Department of Homeland Security, and military branches. Awards typically range from $2,000 to $228,764, with contract durations spanning several months to multiple years. Frequently awarded contractors include Camelbak Products, Aspetto Inc., Southern Police Equipment Company, and Rrds Inc. Many contracts are firm-fixed-price and utilize small business set-asides, with a notable emphasis on service-disabled veteran-owned, women-owned, and minority-owned small businesses. Common performance locations include federal correctional facilities, military bases, and distribution centers across the United States.

Recent federal contract opportunities under PSC 8465 consistently seek specialized tactical and protective equipment for various government agencies. Specific requirements include tactical gear for the U.S. Marshals Service, Air National Guard, Army National Guard, and Customs and Border Protection. Opportunities cover diverse items such as plate carrier vests, gas masks, deployment gear, tactical helmets, and personal presentation items. Most solicitations are set aside for small businesses, with NAICS codes primarily in the 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing) category, and typically require detailed technical specifications, brand-name or equal products, and compliance with specific military and safety standards.