Productive Engineering Systems, Inc.

Productive Engineering Systems, Inc., doing business as American Stripping Company (ASCO), is a veteran-owned small business located in Norfolk, Virginia, specializing in surface treatment and coating services for federal agencies. Registered in SAM.gov since 2001, the company provides comprehensive solutions including coating removal, abrasive blasting, painting, and repair services across multiple federal sectors. As a Subchapter S Corporation, ASCO has established itself as a reliable contractor for complex surface restoration and maintenance projects for military and federal organizations.

The company has secured multiple prime federal contract awards primarily with military agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), and Naval Air Systems Command. These contracts have encompassed specialized services such as diesel oil coalescer repair, epoxy repair, stripping and painting of facilities and equipment, and refurbishment of naval infrastructure. ASCO has performed work on diverse assets including ocean simulation facilities, hyperbaric chambers, crane booms, aircraft support equipment, and various naval vessels. Most of their prime contract awards have been firm-fixed-price purchase orders without specific set-aside designations, though they have been awarded at least one total small business set-aside contract. The company also maintains an active subcontract portfolio, working with prime contractors like BAE Systems Land & Armaments and QED Systems, primarily performing blasting, painting, and coating services.

Productive Engineering Systems holds a significant Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with the Naval Air Warfare Center valued at $4,999,999, active through March 2028. This single-award BPA provides flexibility for the agency to place orders directly with ASCO for a wide range of products and services supporting research, development, testing, and evaluation missions. The BPA covers potential acquisitions including laboratory equipment, machine shop tools, technical manuals, and engineering consulting services. This agreement demonstrates the company's capability to support complex naval aviation technology initiatives and provides a strategic procurement mechanism for the Department of the Navy to access specialized services from a proven veteran-owned small business.