Construction Of Open Storage Facilities

The PSC Category Y1GD covers Construction of Open Storage Facilities, encompassing the design, construction, and installation of various storage-related infrastructure for federal agencies. These facilities typically include open storage areas, loading ramps, docks, storage sheds, and prefabricated metal buildings used for equipment, materials, and vehicle storage across different government installations. The construction projects range from small pole barns and storage cages to larger open storage lots with comprehensive infrastructure requirements.

Federal Contract Awards in this category demonstrate a consistent pattern of small business set-asides, with contract values ranging from approximately $50,000 to over $6 million. Key funding agencies include the Department of Agriculture, Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Department of the Interior. Common locations of performance include military bases, national wildlife refuges, research facilities, and federal research centers across the United States. Typical contractors are small businesses, including veteran-owned, minority-owned, and women-owned enterprises, specializing in construction and facility modification services.

Recent federal contract opportunities in this PSC category seek contractors to construct various storage facilities, including a 16-bus canopy structure at the U.S. Air Force Academy, a prefabricated metal building for farm equipment storage in Wisconsin, and an open storage area with loading ramp and administrative office for the Defense Logistics Agency. These opportunities are predominantly set aside for small businesses, with estimated construction magnitudes ranging from $100,000 to $10 million. The solicitations consistently require compliance with specific technical specifications, performance standards, and federal acquisition regulations.