Cranes And Crane-Shovels

Product Service Code (PSC) 3810 covers cranes and crane-shovels, encompassing a wide range of lifting and material handling equipment used across federal government operations. These include mobile cranes, gantry cranes, overhead traveling cranes, chain hoists, and specialized crane systems designed for various industrial, maritime, and military applications. The equipment ranges from small workshop cranes to large, heavy-capacity mobile cranes used in complex engineering and logistics environments.

Federal contract awards under PSC 3810 demonstrate significant investment in crane technologies, with contract values ranging from several thousand to nearly $24 million. Key awarding agencies include the Department of the Navy, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Defense Logistics Agency, and Department of Energy. Frequent contractors include Grove U.S. LLC, Taylor Defense Products, Seatrax Inc., and Appleton Marine Inc. Many awards are firm fixed-price purchase orders or delivery orders, with performance periods typically spanning 6-36 months. Approximately 40% of awards were set aside for small businesses, reflecting a commitment to supporting smaller contractors in this specialized equipment market.

Recent federal contract opportunities focus on specific crane procurement requirements across various government installations. The U.S. Army is seeking a 100-ton mobile crane for Tobyhanna Army Depot, the Navy is soliciting a 130-ton mobile crane for Yokosuka, Japan, and the Montana Army National Guard is requesting five 5-ton gantry cranes. Other opportunities include specialized equipment like self-propelled crawler systems and transport units. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses, utilize commercial acquisition procedures, and require detailed technical specifications for crane capacity, mobility, and operational capabilities.