01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC H242 Equip/Materials Testing- Fire Fighting/Rescue/Safety Equipment; Environ Protect Equipment/Matls Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code H242
Federal contract activity classified under Equip/Materials Testing- Fire Fighting/Rescue/Safety Equipment; Environ Protect Equipment/Matls across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC H242 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC H242 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$2.26M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $4.14M | 82 | 45 | 17 | — |
| FY 2021 | $577.3K | 61 | 39 | 12 | −86.1% |
| FY 2022 | $1.24M | 54 | 33 | 10 | +115.6% |
| FY 2023 | $3.87M | 51 | 34 | 11 | +210.7% |
| FY 2024 | $1.25M | 65 | 43 | 13 | −67.8% |
| FY 2025 | $698.1K | 44 | 29 | 11 | −43.9% |
| FY 2026 | $2.26M | 56 | 31 | 11 | +223.5% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $3.69M | 124 | 27 | 26.3% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $3.33M | 72 | 25 | 23.8% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $3.18M | 51 | 15 | 22.7% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $1.74M | 37 | 11 | 12.4% |
| U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | 7014 | $624.6K | 2 | 2 | 4.5% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $564.8K | 32 | 8 | 4.0% |
| OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | 1605 | $227.1K | 1 | 1 | 1.6% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $206.0K | 20 | 8 | 1.5% |
| BUREAU OF RECLAMATION | 1425 | $151.0K | 7 | 1 | 1.1% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $96.6K | 16 | 7 | 0.7% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC H242?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W39L USA NG READINESS CENTER | W9133L | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $2.57M | 2 | 1 | 18.3% |
| 252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252) | 36C252 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $2.14M | 38 | 5 | 15.2% |
| FA4407 375 CONS LGC | FA4407 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $1.27M | 14 | 2 | 9.0% |
| NSWC DAHLGREN | N00178 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $859.4K | 7 | 1 | 6.1% |
| NSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISION | N00174 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $730.8K | 3 | 1 | 5.2% |
| 242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) | 36C242 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $684.7K | 11 | 3 | 4.9% |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONTRACTING DIVISION | 70B04C | U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | $624.6K | 2 | 2 | 4.5% |
| NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER | N61331 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $597.0K | 6 | 1 | 4.3% |
| NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC | N40085 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $502.7K | 15 | 1 | 3.6% |
| 241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241) | 36C241 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $460.6K | 23 | 4 | 3.3% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC H242 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTIC DIVING SUPPLY, INC. | $2.67M | 3 | 2 | 19.1% | Aug 28, 2024 |
| SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC. | $1.64M | 16 | 2 | 11.7% | Sep 21, 2026 |
| CORTEK, INC. | $1.59M | 12 | 2 | 11.3% | Feb 13, 2025 |
| NATIONAL CONTRACTING SERVICES, LLC | $1.45M | 12 | 1 | 10.3% | Jan 30, 2024 |
| DAVID PERKINS ENTERPRISES, INC. | $597.0K | 6 | 1 | 4.3% | Nov 19, 2025 |
| ELEVEN BRAVO GROUP, LLC | $550.1K | 7 | 2 | 3.9% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| MEDIA PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. | $502.7K | 15 | 1 | 3.6% | May 29, 2026 |
| OPTIMUM LOW VOLTAGE LLC | $426.2K | 15 | 2 | 3.0% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| GMES LLC | $371.7K | 1 | 1 | 2.6% | Sep 28, 2026 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $316.3K | 25 | 1 | 2.3% | Jul 15, 2026 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC H242?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561621 | SECURITY SYSTEMS SERVICES (EXCEPT LOCKSMITHS) | $3.87M | 115 | 18 | 27.6% |
| 339113 | SURGICAL APPLIANCE AND SUPPLIES MANUFACTURING | $2.78M | 5 | 3 | 19.8% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $1.49M | 14 | 3 | 10.6% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $1.49M | 48 | 18 | 10.6% |
| 561210 | FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES | $1.12M | 11 | 1 | 8.0% |
| 922160 | FIRE PROTECTION | $459.3K | 28 | 7 | 3.3% |
| 315990 | APPAREL ACCESSORIES AND OTHER APPAREL MANUFACTURING | $377.4K | 2 | 2 | 2.7% |
| 238210 | ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND OTHER WIRING INSTALLATION CONTRACTORS | $358.5K | 10 | 3 | 2.6% |
| 811310 | COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT (EXCEPT AUTOMOTIVE AND ELECTRONIC) REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE | $283.3K | 22 | 10 | 2.0% |
| 334290 | OTHER COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $278.6K | 2 | 2 | 2.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC H242?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $3.85M | 248 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $9.03M | 117 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $798.5K | 38 |
| BPA CALL | $354.6K | 10 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC H242?
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $14.03M market as addressable.