Quality Control- Ores, Minerals, And Their Primary Products

The PSC Category H196 focuses on Quality Control for Ores, Minerals, and Their Primary Products. This category encompasses technical services related to analyzing, testing, and assessing the quality and characteristics of mineral-based materials and their initial processed derivatives. The services typically involve laboratory testing, scientific evaluation, and quality assurance processes for mineral samples across various industries and research contexts.

In the provided example, the Federal Contract Award demonstrates a specific application within this PSC category, involving laboratory testing services. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded a $10,975 firm fixed price purchase order to Montana Technological University for sample testing, with performance taking place in Butte, Montana. The contract has a relatively short duration from July 12, 2023, through December 31, 2023, and appears focused on supporting public health research through scientific sample analysis. The award was a direct purchase order with no set-aside designation, suggesting a straightforward procurement process for specialized laboratory services.

No additional federal contract opportunities were provided within the submitted materials for the H196 PSC category. To develop a comprehensive understanding of current solicitations, further research into active federal procurement platforms would be necessary to identify current opportunities for quality control services related to ores, minerals, and their primary products.