Fittings For Rope, Cable, And Chain

The Product Service Code (PSC) 4030 covers Fittings for Rope, Cable, and Chain, encompassing a wide range of specialized hardware components used in military, maritime, and industrial applications. These fittings include shackles, hooks, swivels, terminals, anchors, and related rigging equipment critical for securing, lifting, and managing cable and rope systems. The components are designed to meet stringent military specifications, ensuring reliability and performance in diverse operational environments.

The federal contract awards under PSC 4030 demonstrate a robust market for these specialized hardware components, with contracts primarily issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and the U.S. Coast Guard. Typical contract values range from several hundred to over $150,000, with most being firm-fixed-price purchase orders or delivery orders. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses such as Miami Cordage, Hanes Supply, Lister Chain & Forge, and U.S.A. Spares Inc. Many contracts are set aside for small business categories, including women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and HUBZone businesses. The primary places of performance are manufacturing facilities across the United States, with delivery destinations including military bases, naval facilities, and logistics centers.

Recent federal contract opportunities for PSC 4030 components reveal a continued demand for specialized rigging hardware across various military and government agencies. The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation has solicited multiple opportunities for shackles and related components for specific military systems, including Patriot Missile systems, Bradley Fighting Vehicles, and aircraft platforms like the Hercules C-130. Other agencies, such as the U.S. Coast Guard and the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, have sought split-key shackles and wire rope components for maritime operations. These opportunities typically involve critical application items with specific technical requirements, often requiring contractor first article testing and compliance with detailed military specifications.