Metal Heat Treating And Non-Thermal Treating Equipment

PSC Code 3424, categorized as Metal Heat Treating and Non-Thermal Treating Equipment, encompasses a specialized range of industrial thermal processing machinery and services. This code covers equipment designed for heat treatment, tempering, annealing, and stress relief of metal components across various industrial sectors. The equipment includes horizontal and vertical pit furnaces, vacuum furnaces, induction heating systems, and associated loading and quenching technologies. These systems are critical for modifying metal properties, improving structural integrity, and preparing materials for advanced manufacturing and aerospace applications.

Recent federal contract awards in this category demonstrate significant investment in specialized thermal processing equipment for military, aerospace, and research applications. The awards range from $10,000 to over $8 million, with typical contract durations spanning 6-24 months. Frequent awardees include small businesses like Gasbarre Products, Rose-A-Lee Technologies, Coastal Mechanics Company, and specialized manufacturers such as Seco/Warwick Corporation. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and Department of the Army are the most prominent funding agencies. Many awards are set aside for small businesses, particularly those owned by women, veterans, or minority groups, with performance locations predominantly at military installations like Tinker Air Force Base, Watervliet Arsenal, and various Naval facilities.

Federal contract opportunities in this PSC category focus on procuring advanced heat treating equipment for specialized research, manufacturing, and maintenance applications. Recent solicitations include requests for horizontal and vertical pit tempering furnaces, vacuum furnaces with gas quench systems, induction heating equipment, and stress relief ovens. The Department of the Army, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, and Department of Energy are actively seeking these technologies for applications ranging from aerospace parts manufacturing to materials research. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses and require sophisticated equipment with precise temperature control, specific dimensional requirements, and compliance with aerospace material specifications like AMS 2750G. Performance locations include military research centers, air force bases, and national laboratories across the United States.