Fiber Rope, Cordage, And Twine

Code 4020
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Spend Category Level 1
Industrial Products & Services
Spend Category Level 2
Hardware & Tools
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Product Service Code (PSC) 4020 covers fiber rope, cordage, and twine, encompassing a diverse range of rope and string-like products used across multiple government and military applications. These materials include nylon, polyester, high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE), and other synthetic fiber ropes with varying diameters, strand configurations, and specialized performance characteristics. The products are designed for maritime, scientific research, industrial, and military operational requirements, with specific attention to technical specifications like tensile strength, elongation, and environmental resistance.

Recent federal contract awards under PSC 4020 primarily involve the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), with most contracts being small business set-asides. Typical awards range from $50 to $2,930, with contract durations generally extending to early 2025. T.W. Evans Cordage Co. Inc. appears as a frequent awardee, providing various rope types including nylon, polypropylene, and manila ropes in different diameters and configurations. Most awards are structured as Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) with firm fixed pricing, supporting direct delivery to military and civilian government customers. Performance locations span multiple coastal and research facilities, with key sites including Norfolk, VA, Stennis Space Center, MS, and Sitka, AK.

Federal contract opportunities in this PSC demonstrate a need for specialized rope and cordage across maritime, research, and military domains. Notable opportunities include NOAA's procurement of specific rope assemblies for buoy mooring, the U.S. Coast Guard's requirements for towing lines and mooring lines for vessels like USCGC Polar Star, and the Naval Research Laboratory's solicitations for various wiring and rope materials. These opportunities consistently emphasize technical specificity, with requirements often including precise measurements, material compositions, and performance standards. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses, with NAICS code 314994 (Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills) and a size standard of 1,000 employees. Delivery locations typically include naval bases, research centers, and maritime facilities across the United States.

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