Mining, Rock Drilling, Earth Boring, And Related Equipment

PSC Category 3820 encompasses mining, rock drilling, earth boring, and related equipment, focusing on specialized machinery and components used in geological, construction, and industrial applications. This category includes a wide range of tools and equipment such as drill rigs, hydraulic breakers, ground rod assemblies, cutterheads, and various drilling accessories designed for subsurface exploration, geotechnical investigations, and infrastructure development.

Federal Contract Awards in this category demonstrate a diverse range of procurement activities across multiple government agencies, including the Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management, and U.S. Geological Survey. Contract values range from under $500 to over $600,000, with typical durations spanning several months to a year. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses like Central Mine Equipment Company, Supplycore LLC, and Giddings Machine Company. Many awards are set aside for small businesses, particularly those owned by veterans, women, or disadvantaged groups. Procurement methods include purchase orders, delivery orders, and blanket purchase agreements, with most contracts employing firm fixed-price mechanisms.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities include a Bureau of Reclamation solicitation for repairing a Rotosonic Drill Head, an Air Force request for Bobcat hydraulic breakers, and a Bureau of Land Management opportunity for aggregate stockpiling and site maintenance. These opportunities span diverse geographic locations including Wyoming, Missouri, and potential international contexts. The solicitations consistently emphasize small business participation, technical specifications, and precise equipment requirements, reflecting a structured approach to specialized equipment procurement for geological, infrastructure, and scientific research purposes.