Freight Elevators

PSC Category 3960 encompasses freight elevator products, services, and related equipment for government facilities. This category includes procurement, maintenance, repair, modernization, and replacement of elevator systems, particularly in federal buildings, military installations, and diplomatic facilities. The products and services range from complete elevator system replacements to specific component acquisitions like door locks, control units, and mechanical parts. Elevator technologies covered include hydraulic and traction models with various load capacities and specialized design requirements.

Federal Contract Awards in this category demonstrate substantial diversity, with contract values ranging from approximately $2,500 to $2.7 million. The Department of Defense (particularly the Defense Logistics Agency), Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, and Department of State are the most frequent awarding agencies. Frequently awarded contractors include Lake Shore Systems, Jered LLC, ECI Defense Group, and Kone Inc. Most awards are firm fixed-price purchase orders or definitive contracts, typically with completion dates between 6-24 months. While most awards are unrestricted, some utilize total small business set-asides, particularly for smaller maintenance and repair contracts.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities include elevator maintenance services, system modernizations, and specialized component procurements across various federal agencies. Notable opportunities involve the U.S. Air Force seeking elevator maintenance at Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany, the Naval Facilities Engineering Command researching equipment lifts for Guam Defense System sites, and the Department of the Interior seeking wheelchair platform lift installations. Performance locations span domestic and international settings, including military bases, embassies, national historic sites, and federal government facilities. Most opportunities are seeking comprehensive maintenance services, equipment replacements, or specific technical component acquisitions, with contract periods typically ranging from one to five years.