01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC H973 Other Qc/Test/Inspect- Food Preparation And Serving Equipment Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code H973
Federal contract activity classified under Other Qc/Test/Inspect- Food Preparation And Serving Equipment across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC H973 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC H973 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$402.2K
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $268.2K | 8 | 2 | 3 | — |
| FY 2021 | $200.0K | 12 | 4 | 3 | −25.4% |
| FY 2022 | $380.5K | 21 | 4 | 4 | +90.3% |
| FY 2023 | $508.2K | 23 | 5 | 3 | +33.6% |
| FY 2024 | $653.5K | 29 | 5 | 4 | +28.6% |
| FY 2025 | $517.0K | 20 | 3 | 3 | −20.9% |
| FY 2026 | $402.2K | 17 | 2 | 2 | −22.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | 1605 | $2.25M | 76 | 1 | 76.7% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $407.4K | 35 | 2 | 13.9% |
| MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION | 1645 | $141.4K | 4 | 1 | 4.8% |
| FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | 1540 | $124.2K | 11 | 4 | 4.2% |
| USDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION | 1205 | $11.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.4% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | -$49 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE | 12F2 | -$1.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC H973?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOL - CAS DIVISION 4 PROCUREMENT | 1605C4 | OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | $2.25M | 75 | 1 | 76.7% |
| US DEPT OF LABOR - | 1645BC | MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION | $141.4K | 4 | 1 | 4.8% |
| FCI LORETTO | 15B208 | FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS | $81.1K | 7 | 1 | 2.8% |
| U.S. EMBASSY ANTANANARIVO | 19MA10 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $68.3K | 2 | 1 | 2.3% |
| U.S. EMBASSY NDJAMENA | 19CD30 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $68.1K | 6 | 1 | 2.3% |
| U.S. EMBASSY MEXICO | 19MX53 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $52.2K | 5 | 1 | 1.8% |
| U.S. EMBASSY ALGIERS | 19AG10 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $38.7K | 2 | 1 | 1.3% |
| U.S. EMBASSY BUDAPEST | 19HU20 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $34.4K | 3 | 1 | 1.2% |
| U.S. EMBASSY HANOI | 19VM30 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $29.0K | 4 | 1 | 1.0% |
| U.S. EMBASSY TIRANA | 19AL60 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $26.6K | 1 | 1 | 0.9% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC H973 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC TECH, INC | $2.39M | 80 | 2 | 81.5% | Aug 25, 2026 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $355.2K | 31 | 2 | 12.1% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| POLAR LEASING CO INC | $81.1K | 7 | 1 | 2.8% | Aug 6, 2024 |
| PENA MAYER RUIZ, HERMANN | $52.2K | 5 | 1 | 1.8% | Oct 19, 2022 |
| HAMILTON CASTER & MFG. COMPANY, THE | $17.5K | 2 | 1 | 0.6% | Nov 9, 2023 |
| JONESZYLON COMPANY, LLC, THE | $13.5K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% | Jan 18, 2023 |
| AMERICOLD INC. | $12.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.4% | Jan 17, 2025 |
| MAISON CULINAIRE, INC. | $11.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.4% | Feb 6, 2024 |
| BLT FOOD AND NUTRITION, LLC | -$1.4K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Jul 15, 2021 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC H973?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 722310 | FOOD SERVICE CONTRACTORS | $2.69M | 107 | 4 | 91.8% |
| 532490 | OTHER COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LEASING | $76.3K | 6 | 1 | 2.6% |
| 722320 | CATERERS | $54.3K | 6 | 2 | 1.9% |
| 332510 | HARDWARE MANUFACTURING | $51.7K | 5 | 1 | 1.8% |
| 332999 | ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FABRICATED METAL PRODUCT MANUFACTURING | $17.5K | 2 | 1 | 0.6% |
| 336999 | ALL OTHER TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $13.5K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 339999 | ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING | $12.1K | 1 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 921190 | OTHER GENERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT | $10.3K | 1 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 532210 | CONSUMER ELECTRONICS AND APPLIANCES RENTAL | $4.8K | 1 | 1 | 0.2% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC H973?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $2.06M | 75 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $858.8K | 54 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $13.5K | 1 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC H973?
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 $2.93M market as addressable.