Advanced Payload Module Strongbacks, Upender, All Up Round + Cannister Upender and Other Hardware
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC-CR) is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify vendors capable of providing Pier Side Support Equipment (PSSE). This includes the procurement and fabrication of Advanced Payload Module (APM) Upending Fixtures (Dwg. # 8880357), All Up Round + Canister (AUR + C) Upending Fixtures (Dwg. # 8939761), and APM Strongbacks (Dwg. # 8880354). The Government intends to award this requirement as a Commercial, Small Business Set-Aside, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with multiple awards and a five-year ordering period. Responses are due by June 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
NSWC-CR seeks industry capabilities for:
- Procurement of components for APM and AURC Upending Fixtures and APM Strongbacks.
- Fabrication of APM Upending Fixtures (Dwg. # 8880357).
- Fabrication of AURC Upending Fixtures (Dwg. # 8939761).
- Fabrication of APM Strongbacks (Dwg. # 8880354).
The required performance location will be within a 100-mile radius of Crane, IN.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Intended Contract Type: FFP IDIQ with Multiple Award Contracts (MAC)
- Intended Set-Aside: Small Business Set-Aside
- Intended Ordering Period: Five years
- Response Due: June 2, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Published: May 18, 2026
- Issuing Office: NSWC CRANE
Response Requirements
Interested parties should submit a white paper, no longer than 10 pages, to Contract Specialist Margaret Riser (margaret.j.riser.civ@us.navy.mil). The email subject line must be "APM/AURC MAC RFI Response." Responses should include:
- Cover Sheet: Notice number, title, submission date, company name, address, and technical point of contact.
- Company Profile: Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, Point of Contact, Email, Website, Telephone, and Business Category/Size.
- General Response Information: Detailed description of relevant industry experience/past performance related to Payload and Launching System Support, capability statement, product literature, performance parameters, current availability, summary of prior production/testing, test reports, budgetary estimates, and lead times.
Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov. Proprietary information must be clearly marked. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute an RFP or a commitment to contract. Related documents (8939761 AURC Upending Fixture Binder, 8880354 StrongBack Production Binder, 8880357 APM Upender Fixture Binder) are available.