Deck Machinery

Product Service Code (PSC) 2030 encompasses deck machinery, which includes a wide range of mechanical equipment used primarily in maritime and naval operations. This category covers specialized components such as winches, davits, boat handling systems, steering mechanisms, and various marine-related mechanical assemblies. The equipment is critical for vessel operations, supporting functions like launching boats, managing cargo, controlling vessel movement, and facilitating maritime logistics.

The federal contract awards under PSC 2030 demonstrate diverse maritime equipment procurement, primarily by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and U.S. Coast Guard. Contract values range from several hundred to over $4 million, with most awards being firm fixed-price purchase orders. Frequent contractors include The Entwistle Company, Appleton Marine Inc., Yale Cordage, and Allied Systems Company. Many awards are not set aside, though some utilize small business or HUBZone designations. Performance locations span U.S. naval bases, maritime logistics centers, and contractor facilities, with delivery destinations including military depots in California, Maryland, and other coastal states.

Recent federal contract opportunities for PSC 2030 primarily involve maritime equipment procurement and repair. The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy are seeking specialized items like anchor handling winches, boat davits, steering systems, and repair kits for various naval vessels. Solicitations include requirements for inspection, potential overhaul, and replacement of marine mechanical systems. Most opportunities are not set aside, and they involve complex technical specifications, with performance locations typically at naval logistics centers in locations like Baltimore, Maryland, and Fort Eustis, Virginia. The opportunities demonstrate a continued need for precise, specialized maritime mechanical equipment to support naval and coast guard operations.