Crude Grades Of Plant Materials

PSC Category 9410, classified as "Crude Grades Of Plant Materials," encompasses a diverse range of agricultural and plant-based products, including raw materials, soil, fuel, and specialized organic compounds. The category appears to cover biological and organic substances in various forms, ranging from raw plant materials to processed derivatives. These materials are used across multiple federal agencies for infrastructure, environmental, operational, and research purposes.

Federal Contract Awards under PSC 9410 demonstrate significant variety, with contract values ranging from approximately $11,000 to $1.8 million. Contracts are predominantly firm fixed-price purchase orders issued by agencies including the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Health and Human Services, Justice, Interior, State, and NASA. Set-aside designations vary, with some contracts specifically targeting small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and others having no specific set-aside. Typical contract durations range from a few months to one year, with performance periods generally aligned with fiscal or project timelines. Awarded entities include both small businesses and larger corporations specializing in fuel delivery, equipment procurement, and specialized materials.

The awards showcase a broad spectrum of procurements, including diesel and heating fuel for medical facilities and national parks, specialized composite materials for NASA, agricultural supplies like biochar and grass/soil, and even vehicle purchases. Geographical performance locations span multiple states, including North Dakota, North Carolina, and Wyoming, indicating a nationwide scope of procurement. Agencies are acquiring these materials to support critical infrastructure, medical operations, conservation efforts, and research and development initiatives across federal institutions.