Nonmetallic Crude Materials

PSC Category 94 encompasses Nonmetallic Crude Materials, which includes a diverse range of agricultural, forestry, and raw material procurement activities. These materials primarily involve unprocessed or minimally processed natural products such as seeds, plant materials, propane, and other crude agricultural resources. The category covers solicitations and awards for producing, harvesting, and delivering raw materials used in land management, research, and operational support across various federal agencies.

The federal contract awards under PSC 94 demonstrate significant variety in scope and purpose. Awards range from specialized seed production contracts for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in regions like the Northern Rockies, Colorado Plateau, and Sagebrush Steppe, to niche requirements like propane delivery for military installations and food procurement for research animal colonies. Typical contract values are not explicitly stated, but durations frequently span multiple years, with most contracts running between 3-5 years. The U.S. Department of the Interior, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Defense are prominent awarding agencies, with most opportunities being unrestricted or total small business set-asides.

Recent federal contract opportunities under PSC 94 include diverse solicitations across multiple agencies and geographical regions. These include the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's five-year contract for mink food in Utah, the Air Force's propane procurement in Alaska, USAID's agricultural systems development project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and multiple BLM seed production contracts for ecological restoration in western U.S. regions. Performance locations span from Alaska to Oregon, Vermont, and international sites, reflecting the broad applicability of nonmetallic crude material procurements in federal operations.