Quality Control- Recreational And Athletic Equipment

PSC Category H178 covers quality control for recreational and athletic equipment, encompassing a range of products and services related to sports and fitness supplies. This category includes maintenance, procurement, and support for athletic equipment used in various federal facilities, such as schools, health centers, and government installations. The scope ranges from fitness equipment maintenance to the acquisition of sports uniforms, equipment, and related supplies for institutional athletic programs.

The federal contract awards under this PSC category demonstrate a consistent pattern of procurement across multiple federal agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, Department of Health and Human Services' Indian Health Service, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Contract values range from approximately $2,650 to $87,785, with typical durations spanning several months to a few years. Many awards are firm fixed-price purchase orders or delivery orders. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses like M & E Services, Inc. and J&N Marketing, Inc., with several contracts featuring set-asides for specific socioeconomic categories such as Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, veteran-owned businesses, and minority-owned businesses.

The contract awards reflect purchases of diverse athletic and fitness-related products, including maintenance services for gym equipment, sports uniforms, and fitness equipment for various institutional settings. Geographical performance locations include facilities in Arizona, such as the Kaibito Boarding School and Tsaile Health Center. The contracts support athletic and health programs, particularly within Native American communities, and involve equipment for sports like volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, and track, as well as fitness equipment for health centers and federal facilities.