Aerospace Craft Launching, Landing, Ground Handling And Servicing Equipment

PSC Category 17-P encompasses aerospace craft launching, landing, ground handling, and servicing equipment. These products include specialized machinery and components critical to aircraft operations, such as hydraulic actuators, wheel dollies, maintenance stands, towbars, jacks, and various mechanical and electronic systems supporting aircraft ground support. The equipment spans a wide range of technical complexity and is designed to facilitate aircraft maintenance, transportation, and operational readiness across military and commercial aviation contexts.

Federal Contract Awards under this PSC category demonstrate substantial investment in specialized aerospace ground equipment. The awards are predominantly made by defense agencies like the Department of the Navy, Department of the Air Force, and Defense Logistics Agency, with contract values ranging from tens of thousands to potentially millions of dollars. Many awards are set aside for small businesses, including Total Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and HUBZone designations. Frequently awarded entities include specialized aerospace equipment manufacturers and maintenance service providers. Performance locations typically include military bases, naval stations, air force bases, and defense logistics distribution centers across the United States, with some international locations like Japan.

Recent contract opportunities focus on procuring highly specialized aerospace craft equipment and maintenance components. The opportunities involve acquiring items such as aircraft wheel dollies, maintenance platforms, hydraulic actuators, retractable deck sheaves, engine inlet covers, and various mechanical assemblies. Federal agencies like the Naval Supply Systems Command, Air Force Air Combat Command, and Defense Logistics Agency are primary solicitation sources. Delivery locations span multiple DLA Distribution centers nationwide, including sites in San Diego, Warner Robins, Anniston, and other strategic military logistics locations. Most opportunities require electronic quote submissions, emphasize strict technical specifications, and have relatively short response windows, indicating urgent operational needs for these specialized aerospace ground support components.