Plainview, NY, Julу 9th, 2026 – Fortbrand Services is proud to announce that it has been awarded Sourcewell Contract #012026- FTB for Airport GSE and Fleet Solutions. The competitively solicited cooperative purchasing contract gives eligible public agencies access to Fortbrand’s broad range of ground support equipment, fleet solutions, leasing programs, maintenance support, and related services through Sourcewell’s trusted procurement process.
Through this contract, participating agencies can access airport ground support equipment and solutions including GSE, electric GSE, aircraft deicing equipment, leasing and rental programs, pooled fleet equipment programs, baggage and cargo handling equipment, ground power units, air start units, pushback and tow tractors, belt loaders, cargo loaders, fleet management, telematics, maintenance, parts, and repair services.
The award provides the industry a streamlined path to source equipment and support solutions that help keep airfield operations safe, efficient, and reliable. “Fortbrand has always focused on giving airport operators practical, dependable solutions that are built around the realities of the ramp,” said Mike Trochalakis, Chief Operating Officer, GSE at Fortbrand. “This Sourcewell award gives eligible agencies another efficient way to access the equipment, service, and fleet support they need.”
Fortbrand has supported ground support equipment and airport maintenance equipment operations since 1983, serving passenger airlines, ground handlers, airports, air cargo carriers, and fixed-base operators with turnkey equipment solutions tailored to operational needs.
The Sourcewell contract further strengthens Fortbrand’s ability to support agencies seeking flexible procurement options, lifecycle equipment support, fleet planning, leasing solutions, and scalable GSE programs.
“This award reflects the depth of Fortbrand’s GSE capabilities and our continued commitment to helping the industry solve equipment challenges with responsive, practical support,” said Jared Verano, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fortbrand. “We are excited to make these solutions available through Sourcewell’s cooperative purchasing platform.”
Sourcewell Contract #012026-FTB is listed under Airport GSE and Fleet Solutions. Eligible agencies can view the contract landing page here: https://www.sourcewell-mn.gov/cooperative-purchasing/012026-FTB
