Equipment And Materials Testing- Materials Handling Equipment

The Product and Service Code (PSC) H239 encompasses Equipment and Materials Testing for Materials Handling Equipment, focusing on inspection, certification, testing, and maintenance services for various heavy equipment, cranes, hoists, slings, and related lifting technologies. These services primarily involve comprehensive safety assessments, weight testing, load certifications, and equipment condition evaluations across multiple federal agency contexts. The scope includes visual inspections, non-destructive testing, repair services, and equipment preservation for critical government infrastructure and maritime assets.

Federal Contract Awards under PSC H239 demonstrate consistent activity, with contract values ranging from approximately $4,000 to $560,557 and typical performance periods of 3-12 months. Frequently awarded entities include Mazzella Lifting Technologies, National Crane Services Inc., Island Certs Corporation, and Overhead Crane Integration and Engineering. The Military Sealift Command, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of the Navy, and Air Force Sustainment Center are primary funding agencies. Many awards utilize firm fixed-price purchase orders, with approximately 30-40% designated as small business set-asides. Performance locations frequently include naval bases, military installations, and maritime facilities in regions such as Virginia, California, Hawaii, and Guam.

The most recent federal contract opportunity (N3220525Q2148) from the Military Sealift Command seeks ordnance handling equipment safety recertification services for the USNS CESAR CHAVEZ, involving comprehensive safety services for 503 pieces of equipment. The solicitation requires detailed visual inspections, testing, repairs, marking, preservation, certification, and potential disposal of shipboard equipment. The opportunity is not set aside for small businesses, covers work in the C7F Area of Responsibility, and has a performance period from March 10, 2025 to June 10, 2025, with work to be completed at the contractor's facility.