Vending And Coin Operated Machines

PSC Category 3550-P encompasses vending and coin-operated machines, representing a diverse range of automated dispensing and payment technologies across federal government applications. These machines include food and beverage vending equipment, automated fee collection systems, book dispensing machines, and specialized vending solutions for specific operational needs. The category covers equipment used in various federal settings such as military bases, recreation areas, educational institutions, and administrative facilities, serving functions from providing refreshments to collecting usage fees.

Federal contract awards in this category demonstrate a consistent pattern of procurement, with contract values typically ranging from $2,000 to $300,000 and performance periods spanning several months to multiple years. Frequently awarded entities include Caracal Enterprises (Ventek International), Southwest Solutions Group Inc., and Gekay Sales & Service Co. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Navy, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Bureau of Reclamation emerge as primary contracting agencies. Most awards utilize firm fixed-price contracts and are not set aside, though some opportunities are designated for small businesses. Contract purposes include purchasing vending machines, automated fee collection systems, storage management solutions, and related services across military, recreational, and administrative contexts.

Recent federal contract opportunities focus on specialized vending machine procurements, including a Drug Enforcement Administration request for vending machine services at its Special Operations Division and a Bureau of Reclamation solicitation for automated pay station machines at Lake Berryessa. These opportunities typically seek comprehensive solutions involving equipment procurement, installation, software integration, and ongoing service support. Agencies are particularly interested in machines offering flexible payment options, such as credit card interfaces, and technologies that enhance operational efficiency in fee collection, inventory management, and service delivery across diverse federal environments.