PSC H120

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a standardized taxonomy the U.S. federal government uses to classify products and services in procurement actions, supporting consistent reporting, spend analysis, and contract tracking. PSC codes appear on federal solicitations and award records to indicate the general type of supply or service being purchased.

PSC H120 — QUALITY CONTROL- SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT — is the PSC designation used to identify procurements that involve quality-control, inspection, acceptance, or assurance activities specifically related to ship and marine equipment. Agencies apply the H120 PSC on contract records and award reports when the primary supply or service being procured is quality-control work for shipboard or marine hardware; detailed usage and line-item scope are not specified by official sources.

What this PSC covers

• Inspection services for ship and marine equipment
• Testing and certification of marine components
• Quality assurance and acceptance activities for shipboard systems
• Calibration and verification of marine inspection instruments
• Documentation and quality-control reporting for marine equipment

Not specified by official sources.

Compliance and security considerations

• Follow Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) quality-assurance provisions (e.g., FAR Part 46) where applicable to inspection and acceptance.
• Apply applicable cybersecurity and information-protection standards when quality-control data are handled electronically (see NIST SP 800-53 and related guidance).
• For defense contracts, comply with applicable DFARS and military-unique quality or inspection clauses when H120 work supports DoD acquisitions.

Related NAICS and PSC codes

• H120 (QUALITY CONTROL‑ SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT).
• 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing).
• 541380 (Testing Laboratories).

Frequently asked questions

Q: What does PSC H120 represent?
A: PSC H120 designates quality-control and inspection services for ship and marine equipment on federal procurements. For official PSC listings and usage in award reporting consult FPDS and USASpending.

Q: Where is H120 recorded in federal contract data?
A: Agencies record PSC H120 on award and solicitation records in government reporting systems such as the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) and those records feed USASpending.

Q: Which NAICS codes commonly pair with H120?
A: Commonly related NAICS entries include shipbuilding/repair (336611) and testing laboratories (541380), but the appropriate NAICS depends on the primary nature of the work.

Q: Are there specific FAR or DoD clauses for quality-control work under H120?
A: Quality-assurance obligations typically reference FAR Part 46; DoD acquisitions may include DFARS or MIL‑STD requirements for inspection and acceptance when applicable. Specific clause applicability is determined by the solicitation and contract type.

References

• Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS). https://www.fpds.gov.
• USAspending (award and PSC reporting). https