Other Qc/Test/Inspect- Clothing, Individual Equipment, And Insignia

The PSC Category H984 encompasses quality control, testing, and inspection services specifically related to clothing, individual equipment, and insignia. This category focuses on specialized evaluation and assessment services for military and government apparel and personal gear. The services involve comprehensive testing methodologies, including ballistic, environmental, mechanical, and performance assessments of protective equipment and clothing systems.

Recent federal contract awards under this PSC category demonstrate a focus on technical testing and equipment evaluation services. The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) awarded a $70,950 purchase order to LLG Transport Co for Technical Fit Subject Services, while the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons awarded a $96,458.40 purchase order to Federal Prison Industries for clothing and bedding items. These awards typically range from approximately $70,000 to $96,500, with performance periods extending up to several years. The contracts are predominantly firm fixed-price purchase orders, with set-asides frequently targeting small businesses or specific government-affiliated entities.

Federal contract opportunities in this PSC category primarily involve sophisticated testing services for personal protective equipment. The Department of the Army Materiel Command is currently soliciting ballistic and non-ballistic testing services at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The opportunity covers six commodity categories: head protection, soft armor, hard armor, non-ballistic, environmental, and mechanical testing. The solicitation anticipates multiple Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awards, with a performance period of four years and a potential maximum value approaching $10 million. Key requirements include specialized certifications such as NVLAP NIJ certification and the ability to conduct comprehensive testing under various environmental conditions.