Manual Presses

The Product and Service Code (PSC) 3444 covers Manual Presses, which are specialized hand-operated mechanical devices used for applying pressure or force in various industrial, manufacturing, and maintenance applications. These tools are typically utilized for pressing, clamping, bending, punching, or assembling components across different sectors, including defense, aviation, and general industrial settings. Manual presses are essential equipment for workshops, maintenance facilities, and manufacturing environments that require precise, controlled mechanical force application.

Federal Contract Awards under PSC 3444 primarily involve the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Construction and Equipment, with contracts frequently awarded to small businesses, including women-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises. Contract values range from approximately $2,000 to $153,000, with most purchases falling between $3,000 and $20,000. Recurring contractors include Allied Tools, Inc., JWK Machinery Sales Co, Inc., Larkos Packing And Distribution Inc., and Professional Procurement And Logistics, LLC. Many contracts are firm fixed-price purchase orders with completion dates within 3-12 months. Set-aside designations vary, with some contracts specifically reserved for total small businesses and others open to all vendors.

The contract awards consistently focus on procuring hand-operated arbor presses and toggle hand clamps, with specific National Stock Number (NSN) identifications. Most contracts are for single-unit purchases supporting various military and government agency maintenance and operational requirements. Delivery locations span multiple states, with primary performance locations including military bases, arsenals, and logistics centers. Contracting agencies beyond DLA include the U.S. Army's TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, Communications Electronics Command (CECOM), and the Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service. The awards demonstrate a consistent demand for manual pressing and clamping equipment across different federal government departments and operational contexts.