Equipment And Materials Testing- Hand Tools

PSC Category H251 encompasses equipment and materials testing for hand tools, focusing on specialized testing, calibration, and procurement of tools across various government operations. This category covers a range of tool-related services and supplies, including calibration, maintenance, and acquisition of tools for different federal agencies' operational needs. The classification supports critical maintenance and operational requirements for equipment used in various government settings.

The federal contract awards in this PSC category demonstrate a pattern of small-scale purchases primarily from the U.S. Coast Guard and Department of State, with contract values ranging from $10,225 to $36,503. Two primary contractors, Kimball Electronic Laboratory, Inc. and Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, have been frequently awarded contracts. The contracts are predominantly firm fixed-price purchase orders or definitive contracts, with performance periods typically spanning several months to two years. Most awards are not set aside for specific small business types, though one contract was designated for Total Small Business. Performance locations have included domestic sites like Corpus Christi, Texas, and international locations such as Caracas, Colombia, and Ecuador.

The contract awards consistently involve tool-related services and equipment, including tool calibration for Coast Guard air stations, delivery of gardening tools, tactical gear, and facilities maintenance tools. The contracts support diverse operational needs across different government agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of State's Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs and Bureau of Overseas Building Operations. The procurements span both domestic and international contexts, with specific applications including facility maintenance, chemical and biological operational preparedness, and supporting overseas building operations.