Night Vision Equipment, Emitted And Reflected Radiation

• Sighting and Observation Devices
• Target Detectors, Locators, Remote Viewing Systems utilizing heat radiation emitted from object(s), associated Radiation Sources, Image Converters and Image Intensifiers, Optical Cells and other components designed for Night Vision Equipment. Holders and Lens used with Infrared Equipment are also included in this FSC.

• Optical sighting devices which incorporate both day and night viewing characteristics within an integral unit for fire control purposes, nonnight vision type items designed for use with guided missiles, communications, or laboratory equipment, and Optical Elements, such, as Lens, Prisms, Windows.

This class includes image forming devices and associated aids, their subassemblies and components, utilizing passive and/or active techniques for detection, observation, and identification of terrain and objects at night, while maintaining concealment afforded by darkness. Includes items having multiapplication for purposes of fire control, and/or night observation, and/or detection. Excluded from this class are items for which more specific classifications are suitable as prescribed by the structure and indexes of the FSC.

PSC code 5855 — Night Vision Equipment, Emitted And Reflected Radiation — is used by federal contracting officers to classify product purchases. When an agency awards a contract for night vision equipment, emitted and reflected radiation, they record PSC code 5855 in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS).

As a vendor, knowing this PSC code helps you find relevant opportunities. Search for active solicitations using PSC code 5855 on SAM.gov, or review historical awards on USASpending.gov to understand which agencies buy this product and at what contract values.

PSC code 5855 falls under the Comm/detect/coherent Radiation category. Product codes like this one are used for physical goods and equipment purchases.

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You can also track historical spending patterns for PSC code 5855 on USASpending.gov. Filter by agency, fiscal year, and award type to identify your best customers and forecast future opportunities.

What is PSC code 5855?

PSC code 5855 — NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT, EMITTED AND REFLECTED RADIATION — is a federal Product and Service Code used to classify product or service purchases on government contracts. It falls under the Electronic & Communication Equipment category and is used by contracting officers when reporting contract actions in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS).

How do I use PSC code 5855 in SAM.gov?

PSC codes are used by the government to describe what they are buying, not by vendors to register. However, understanding PSC code 5855 helps you identify which federal opportunities to pursue. Search for active opportunities using this PSC code on SAM.gov under Contract Opportunities, or use USASpending.gov to see historical contract awards under this code.

What types of contracts use PSC code 5855?

Federal agencies use PSC code 5855 (NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT, EMITTED AND REFLECTED RADIATION) when awarding contracts for sighting and observation devices; target detectors, locators, remote viewing systems utilizing heat radiation emitted fr. You can view all current and historical contract awards under this code on USASpending.gov.