The Construction & Equipment Manu & Con, operating under DLA Troop Support, focuses on procuring specialized heavy-lift and mechanical systems essential to military logistics and aircraft support operations. Its core mission centers on sustaining critical ground and air mobility infrastructure by ac...
The Construction & Equipment Manu & Con, operating under DLA Troop Support, focuses on procuring specialized heavy-lift and mechanical systems essential to military logistics and aircraft support operations. Its core mission centers on sustaining critical ground and air mobility infrastructure by acquiring robust hoisting, winching, and lifting equipment, alongside durable synthetic cordage and auxiliary aircraft components. Strategic priorities include maintaining readiness of expeditionary lifting systems, ensuring interoperability of aircraft handling gear, and securing reliable mechanical components for field-deployed operations. The agency emphasizes durability, precision engineering, and operational reliability in all procurements, supporting missions ranging from cargo handling to aircraft maintenance in austere environments.
Procurement activity is dominated by overhead crane systems, winch drums, hoisting links, and synthetic rope assemblies—components integral to material handling and aircraft sling operations. Contracts are typically issued as direct solicitations under open competition, reflecting a preference for standardized, militarily specified hardware with proven performance in high-stress conditions. The agency consistently sources engineered mechanical assemblies rather than off-the-shelf items, indicating a need for custom-fit, military-grade components that meet strict performance and safety tolerances.
Primary procurement targets include overhead traveling crane systems (NAICS 333923), synthetic rope and tire fabric mills (NAICS 314994), and aircraft auxiliary equipment (NAICS 336413), with additional demand for pumping and metalworking machinery. The agency shows no preference for set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability and supply chain reliability over socioeconomic criteria. Vendors are expected to demonstrate deep expertise in defense-grade manufacturing, with proven experience in producing components that withstand extreme loads, environmental exposure, and rapid deployment cycles.
Operating as a specialized procurement unit within DLA Troop Support, this entity serves the Department of Defense’s global logistics network without a fixed geographic footprint. It leverages standard DLA contracting vehicles to acquire mission-critical equipment, ensuring seamless integration into military supply chains and operational units worldwide.
