Guided Missile Handling And Servicing Equipment

PSC Category 1450-P encompasses guided missile handling and servicing equipment, which includes specialized components, assemblies, and support systems critical to missile and defense platforms. These products range from maintenance platforms, leg assemblies, nose piece assemblies, and various support equipment used in missile maintenance, testing, and integration. The equipment supports complex weapon systems across multiple military branches, particularly focusing on missile defense, strategic weapons, and aviation-related applications.

Federal Contract Awards within this PSC category demonstrate a diverse range of procurement activities, predominantly through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). Awards typically range from $3,000 to $600,000, with contract periods spanning several months to years. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses like Peck & Hale LLC, Millennium Aerospace And Defense, Bradley-Thompson Tool Company, and Globe TECH LLC. Many awards are set aside for small businesses, including total small business, woman-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business categories. The primary funding agencies are DLA Aviation, NAVSEA, and the U.S. Coast Guard, with performance locations predominantly in states like Texas, California, Michigan, and New York.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities for this PSC category focus on procuring specific missile-related components and equipment. Solicitations include requests for nose piece assemblies, leg assemblies, controllers, and maintenance platform sections. The opportunities are primarily issued by DLA Aviation and target small business manufacturers within NAICS codes related to guided missile and space vehicle parts manufacturing. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses, with estimated quantities ranging from 3 to 15 units. The government seeks manufacturers capable of new production, including component procurement, inspection, testing, packaging, and shipping, with performance locations expected to be at various military bases and distribution centers across the United States.