PSC H212

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system standardizes how the U.S. federal government classifies products and services for procurement, enabling consistent coding in FPDS, SAM, and related systems and supporting spend analysis, reporting, and acquisition planning. The Acquisition.gov PSC Manual is the authoritative maintenance vehicle for the taxonomy and the primary reference for PSC assignment and crosswalks. ¹

PSC entry H212 is titled "Equipment and Materials Testing- Fire Control Equipment" and is used to classify contract actions that procure testing, calibration, and related technical services for fire‑control and fire‑safety systems and components as maintained in the PSC Manual listing and its current crosswalk spreadsheet. ²

What this PSC covers

• Equipment testing of fire‑control and suppression systems.
• Materials testing for components used in fire detection and alarm systems.
• Operational and functional testing of fire pumps, sprinklers, and hydrant systems.
• Testing of fire doors, dampers, and passive fire‑protection assemblies.
• Testing and calibration of fire detection and alarm sensors and control panels.
• Performance testing of portable and fixed fire‑extinguishing devices.

Specific inclusions and any detailed sub‑service definitions are Not specified by official sources. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

(Entries above are drawn from the PSC Manual classification listing; see the official PSC Manual spreadsheet for the authoritative index.) ²

How agencies commonly apply H212

Agencies typically cite H212 on solicitations and awards when procurement actions are focused on testing, calibration, verification, or performance validation services for fire‑control equipment and systems. NAICS selection and specific scope language are determined by the procuring agency and the solicitation’s Statement of Work; crosswalk recommendations appear in the PSC Manual crosswalk spreadsheet. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What exactly does PSC H212 indicate on a solicitation?
  It designates contract actions for equipment and materials testing related to fire‑control equipment. The PSC label is descriptive; the solicitation’s Statement of Work defines precise services and deliverables. ²

• Is there a mandatory NAICS associated with H212?
  The PSC Manual provides the PSC taxonomy and crosswalks but does not mandate a single NAICS for every action; NAICS selection is made by the procuring agency and may vary by requirement. Consult the PSC Manual index and crosswalk spreadsheet for guidance. ¹

• Where should an acquiring office confirm whether a planned requirement should use H212?
  Review the PSC Manual index and the current PSC crosswalk spreadsheet on Acquisition.gov and align the requirement’s SOW with PSC/NAICS guidance; program and contracting officials should document the rationale. ¹

• Are inspections or repairs covered by H212?
  H212 focuses on testing and materials testing; inspection, maintenance, or repair activities may be classified under related PSCs such as H312 depending on the work statement. The PSC Manual does not list exhaustive inclusions/exclusions for each code. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC H212
• G2X — PSC H112
• G2X — PSC H312
• Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual index) ¹
• Acquisition.gov — PSC April 2025 spreadsheet (PSC listing and crosswalks) ²

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual index). https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual

2. Acquisition.gov — PSC April 2025 spreadsheet (PSC listing and crosswalks). https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-april-2025.xlsx