Product Service Code (PSC) 1398 covers Specialized Ammunition Handling and Servicing Equipment, encompassing a wide range of technical equipment designed to support ammunition logistics, safety, and operational readiness. These products include portable deluge sprinkler systems for fire suppression, ammunition carriers, storage containers, inspection and testing equipment, and specialized handling apparatuses used across military and federal agency contexts. The equipment is critical for managing, storing, testing, and protecting ammunition and explosive materials in military and law enforcement environments.
Federal Contract Awards under PSC 1398 demonstrate significant diversity, with contract values ranging from approximately $1,000 to $335,254 and typical performance periods between six and eighteen months. Frequent awardees include small businesses like Avioss LLC, Armag Corp, and Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company. Funding agencies prominently include the Department of the Navy, Army Materiel Command, and NASA, with awards predominantly utilizing firm fixed-price contract structures. Many contracts are set aside for small businesses, particularly total small business and women-owned small business designations. Performance locations span multiple states, including Kansas, Florida, Texas, and California, reflecting the nationwide requirement for specialized ammunition handling equipment.
Federal Contract Opportunities in this PSC category predominantly focus on specific, technically precise equipment requirements. Recent opportunities include a Navy solicitation for an ammunition retainer, an Army procurement for ammunition holders with export-controlled technical specifications, and multiple solicitations for portable deluge sprinkler systems with detailed safety and performance requirements. These opportunities consistently emphasize small business participation, technical compliance with military standards, and sophisticated equipment designed for ammunition and explosives management. Agencies like the Department of the Army, Navy Supply Systems Command, and Mission and Installation Contracting Command are actively seeking advanced, specialized equipment to support critical operational and safety needs.