Bridges, Fixed And Floating

PSC Category 5420 (Bridges, Fixed and Floating) encompasses the procurement of bridge-related components, systems, and materials for military, infrastructure, and transportation applications. These products include bridge decks, panels, structural elements, launching systems, adaptive components, and specialized bridge equipment. The category covers both fixed and deployable bridge technologies, ranging from tactical military bridge systems to civilian trail and infrastructure bridges.

Federal Contract Awards in this category demonstrate significant diversity, with values ranging from $151 to $27,786,385.70, and performance periods typically extending 6-24 months. Key awarding agencies include the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), U.S. Army, U.S. Forest Service, and Department of the Interior. Frequently awarded entities include General Dynamics European Land Systems-Bridge Systems (GDELS-BS), Eilers Machine & Welding Inc., and Wfel LIMITED. Many awards utilize firm fixed-price purchase orders, with approximately 40% designated as small business set-asides. Performance locations span the United States, with significant work occurring in Nebraska, Michigan, and overseas locations like Germany.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities focus on specialized bridge procurement, including temporary bridges for Bureau of Land Management districts, trail bridge materials for Forest Service projects, and military bridge spare parts. The U.S. Army has posted multiple solicitations for Improved Ribbon Bridge (IRB) components, seeking six various kits and parts for fielding and training purposes. These opportunities primarily target bridge manufacturing and supply, with requirements including technical specifications, delivery timelines, and support for military and infrastructure projects. Solicitations are predominantly unrestricted or small business set-asides, covering bridge dampers, temporary bridge structures, and specialized military bridging system components.