Rubber And Plastics Working Machinery

PSC Category 3620 encompasses Rubber and Plastics Working Machinery, which includes specialized equipment for manufacturing, processing, and handling rubber and plastic materials. The category covers a wide range of machinery such as extruders, mills, 3D printers, balers, and other industrial equipment used for transforming and fabricating rubber and plastic products. These machines are critical for various industries including manufacturing, research, defense, and specialized technological production.

Federal Contract Awards in this category primarily involve procurement of advanced manufacturing equipment by defense and scientific agencies, with contract values ranging from approximately $10,000 to $750,000. Notable funding agencies include the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. Many awards are set aside for small businesses, with frequent contractors including Govsmart Inc., Beckatt Solutions LLC, and Reliable Welding & Machine Works. The equipment typically supports advanced manufacturing, research and development, and technical operations, with performance locations predominantly in military research centers, manufacturing facilities, and national laboratories across the United States.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities demonstrate continued interest in specialized manufacturing equipment, with solicitations from agencies like the Department of Homeland Security, Department of the Army, and Naval Air Warfare Center. The opportunities include procurements for specific equipment such as vertical balers, composite debulking chambers, automatic laminators, and specialized additive manufacturing materials. These solicitations generally utilize firm-fixed-price contract mechanisms, often with small business set-aside provisions, and seek highly technical equipment to support research, manufacturing, and operational capabilities across federal agencies.