What Does PSC H291 Cover?

PSC H291 (EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- FUELS, LUBRICANTS, OILS, AND WAXES) is assigned to contract actions where the primary deliverable involves equipment and materials testing- fuels, lubricants, oils, and waxes. Contracting officers assign this code when creating or modifying contract actions in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), and it flows through to USASpending.gov where it becomes part of the public record of federal procurement activity.

Service codes represent work performed by contractors on behalf of the federal government. These range from professional consulting and IT services to facilities maintenance and logistics support. Service contracts typically require detailed statements of work (SOW) or performance work statements (PWS), and are often awarded using best-value tradeoff or lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria.

Understanding Service Code H291

The first character of a PSC code indicates its broad category. Codes beginning with letters A through Z generally represent services and R&D, while codes beginning with numbers (1-9) represent products and supplies. PSC H291 begins with "H," placing it in the service classification.

Federal agencies use PSC codes alongside NAICS codes to classify procurements. While NAICS codes describe the contractor's industry, PSC codes describe the product or service being purchased. A contractor with a single NAICS code may deliver goods or services across many different PSC codes. Understanding both classification systems is essential for identifying relevant contract opportunities and analyzing your competitive landscape.

How to Compete for PSC H291 Contracts

To pursue federal contracts classified under PSC H291, contractors should take the following steps:

• Register on SAM.gov — All federal contractors must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management. See our SAM.gov registration guide for step-by-step instructions.
• Select appropriate NAICS codes — Ensure your SAM.gov profile includes NAICS codes that align with the equipment and materials testing- fuels, lubricants, oils, and waxes market. Visit our NAICS code directory to identify the best codes for your business.
• Monitor solicitations — Set up saved searches on SAM.gov filtered by PSC H291 to receive notifications when new opportunities are posted.
• Review past awards — Analyze historical contract awards under this PSC code to understand typical contract values, competition levels, and the agencies most active in this space.
• Develop capability statements — Service contracts typically require demonstrated past performance and technical capability. Prepare a capability statement that highlights your relevant experience in equipment and materials testing- fuels, lubricants, oils, and waxes.

• What is PSC code H291?

  PSC code H291 is a federal procurement classification code for equipment and materials testing- fuels, lubricants, oils, and waxes. It is categorized as a Service code and is used by federal contracting officers to classify contract actions in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS). This code helps track government spending patterns and enables contractors to identify relevant procurement opportunities.

• How much does the federal government spend on PSC H291?

  The federal government has obligated $753,282 under PSC H291. This figure represents cumulative obligations reported through USASpending.gov and includes new awards, modifications, and exercised options.

• How is PSC H291 different from a NAICS code?

  PSC codes describe what is being purchased — in this case, equipment and materials testing- fuels, lubricants, oils, and waxes. NAICS codes describe the contractor's industry classification. A single contract has both a PSC code (describing the deliverable) and a NAICS code (describing the type of business performing the work). Both codes appear on every contract action in the federal procurement system.

• How do I find contracts under PSC H291?

  Search for active solicitations on SAM.gov using PSC code H291 as a filter. For historical awards, use USASpending.gov to analyze past contract actions, identify buying agencies, and review award values. You can also use our Contract Search tool to explore related contractors and awards.

• What type of contract is PSC H291?

  PSC H291 is classified as a Service code. Service codes represent work performed by contractors, typically governed by a statement of work (SOW) or performance work statement (PWS).