PSC Glossary/H317

PSC H317

INSPECTION- AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING, LANDING, AND GROUND HANDLING EQUIPMENT

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is the federal government’s standardized taxonomy for classifying what is purchased in contract actions. PSCs are used in FPDS and other federal procurement systems to tag goods, services, and R&D for reporting, analysis, and category management. The PSC Manual is the authoritative maintenance vehicle for code definitions, change control, and application guidance; it is the reference agencies use to decide which PSC best describes the predominant product or service in a contract action. 1

PSC H317 is the inspection service code assigned to aircraft launching, landing, and ground‑handling equipment. The PSC Manual places H317 within the H3 inspection family and uses the standard “Includes/Excludes” framing to clarify commercial testing, laboratory support, and specific exclusions. 1

  • See also on G2X:
    • G2X — PSC H317
    • G2X — PSC J017 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild)
    • G2X — PSC W017 (Lease or Rental of Equipment)

What this PSC covers

  • Aircraft launching equipment inspection.
  • Aircraft landing equipment inspection.
  • Ground‑handling equipment inspection.
  • Commercial testing and laboratory inspection services supporting those systems.
  • Condition assessments for arresting barriers and catapult systems.
  • Functional checks and acceptance inspections after installation, repair, or modification.
  • Safety and compliance verifications aligned to equipment specifications.
TypeCodeDescriptor
PSCJ017Maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of aircraft launching, landing, and ground handling equipment
PSCK017Modification of aircraft launching, landing, and ground handling equipment
PSCL017Technical representative services — aircraft launching, landing, and ground handling equipment
PSCN017Installation of aircraft launching, landing, and ground handling equipment
PSCW017Lease or rental of aircraft launching, landing, and ground handling equipment

How agencies use H317 in reporting and contracting

Agencies assign PSC H317 to the FPDS data element for contract actions where the predominant requirement is inspection of aircraft launching, landing, or ground‑handling equipment. The Manual directs selection based on the predominant product/service purchased and clarifies that lifecycle activities such as maintenance, modification, installation, or leasing belong in the corresponding J‑, K‑, N‑, or W‑series PSCs. 1

Frequently asked questions

  • Q: When is H317 the correct PSC to use on a contract action?
    A: Use PSC H317 when the primary procurement is inspection services specifically for aircraft launching, landing, or ground‑handling equipment (for example, acceptance testing of a catapult or arresting barrier). Selection should follow the “predominant product/service” rule in the PSC Manual. 1

  • Q: Are maintenance and repair actions coded H317?
    A: No. Maintenance, repair, and rebuilding actions for the same equipment are coded to the maintenance J‑series (for example, PSC J017), not to inspection PSCs such as H317. Use the code that matches the predominant requirement. 1

  • Q: Does H317 include laboratory or diagnostic testing?
    A: The H3 family language for “Includes: Commercial Testing and Laboratory Services” covers nonmedical testing that supports inspections of the listed equipment. Specific medical/dental laboratory services and unrelated lab work are excluded; consult the PSC Manual entry for exclusion details. 1

  • Q: Can an acquisition for leased launch or arresting equipment be coded H317?
    A: No. Leases and rentals of equipment should be coded to lease/rental PSCs (for example, PSC W017). PSC H317 applies only to inspection services, not to equipment acquisition or rental. 1

Useful resources

References

  1. Product and Service Code Manual (PSC Manual), Federal Procurement Data System / GSA — PSC Manual, April 2025 PDF. https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf

  2. Product and Service Code Manual landing page, Acquisition.GOV. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual

Active Federal Contract Opportunities for PSC H317

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Recent Contract Awards for PSC H317

Recent federal contract awards for PSC H317. View winning contractors and award amounts.

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Recent Contract Awards

Most recent federal contract awards for PSC H317

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RecipientFunding AgencyAmountAward Date
CURTISS-WRIGHT ELECTRO-MECHANICAL CORPDepartment of the Navy$67K
Nov 22, 2024
about 1 year ago
CURTISS-WRIGHT ELECTRO-MECHANICAL CORPDepartment of the Navy$32K
Aug 5, 2024
over 1 year ago
T SQUARE LOGISTICS SERVICES CORPORATIONDepartment of the Air Force$1.34M
Mar 15, 2024
almost 2 years ago
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITYDepartment of the Navy$260K
Jul 11, 2023
over 2 years ago
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITYDepartment of the Navy$350K
Jul 28, 2022
over 3 years ago
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITYDepartment of the Navy$80K
Jul 27, 2022
over 3 years ago
TRIDENT ENGINEERING & INSPECTIONDepartment of the Air Force$7K
Feb 10, 2021
almost 5 years ago
ARINC INCORPORATEDFederal Aviation Administration$0
Jun 17, 2020
over 5 years ago
PVB FABRICATIONS, INCDepartment of the Air Force$16K
Mar 30, 2020
almost 6 years ago
PVB FABRICATIONS, INCDepartment of the Air Force$2K
Feb 11, 2020
almost 6 years ago
ARINC INCORPORATEDFederal Aviation Administration$567K
Oct 9, 2019
over 6 years ago
ARINC INCORPORATEDFederal Aviation Administration$631K
Oct 25, 2018
about 7 years ago
RIGGING TRAINING CONSULTANTS, INCDepartment of the Army$35K
Sep 18, 2018
over 7 years ago
TRONAIR, INC.U.S. Coast Guard$11K
Jul 13, 2018
over 7 years ago
GCH SERVICES LLCDepartment of the Air Force$3.45M
Apr 6, 2018
almost 8 years ago
ARINC INCORPORATEDFederal Aviation Administration$632K
Dec 11, 2017
about 8 years ago
ARINC INCORPORATEDFederal Aviation Administration$0
Sep 25, 2017
over 8 years ago
RIGGING TRAINING CONSULTANTS, INCDepartment of the Army$35K
Sep 7, 2017
over 8 years ago
TEAM JAS INCForest Service$9K
Jun 30, 2017
over 8 years ago
BAILEY'S PREMIER SERVICES, LLCDepartment of the Air Force$580K
Mar 6, 2017
almost 9 years ago
ARINC INCORPORATEDFederal Aviation Administration$427K
Sep 22, 2016
over 9 years ago
RIGGING TRAINING CONSULTANTS, INCDepartment of the Army$33K
Sep 1, 2016
over 9 years ago
ARINC INCORPORATED
Unknown
$438K
Oct 1, 2015
over 10 years ago
FCC-O&M INCDepartment of the Air Force$425K
Apr 7, 2015
almost 11 years ago
INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS GROUP, LLCDepartment of the Air Force$36K
Mar 20, 2015
almost 11 years ago

Recent Contract Vehicle Awards for PSC H317

Contract Vehicles for PSC H317INSPECTION- AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING, LANDING, AND GROUND HANDLING EQUIPMENT.

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Recent Contract Vehicle Awards

Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) for PSC H317

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RecipientFunding AgencyCeilingAward Date
ARINC INCORPORATED
Unknown
$2.56M
Oct 1, 2015
over 10 years ago
HYDRO SYSTEMS USA INCDepartment of the Air Force$100K
Jun 26, 2008
over 17 years ago
CLAYTON GROUP SERVICES INCORPORATED
Unknown
$0
Mar 15, 2002
almost 24 years ago
EN CHEM, INC.
Unknown
$0
Feb 15, 2002
almost 24 years ago
DATA CHEM INC
Unknown
$0
Jan 15, 2002
about 24 years ago
ENVIROSYSTEMS, INC.
Unknown
$0
Nov 15, 2001
about 24 years ago
LIBERTY ANALYTICAL CORP
Unknown
$0
Nov 15, 2001
about 24 years ago
MITKEM CORPORATION
Unknown
$0
Nov 15, 2001
about 24 years ago
NO DATA FROM D AND B
Unknown
$0
Nov 15, 2001
about 24 years ago
A4 SCIENTIFIC, INC
Unknown
$320K
Nov 15, 2001
about 24 years ago