Hoisting Unit, Aircraft
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 Department of the Army, specifically W6QK ACC-RSA, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for a Hoisting Unit, Aircraft (NSN: 1730-01-161-8623). This effort aims to determine the feasibility of a Sealed Bid acquisition for approximately 25 units. The proposed contractual action will be a single-award, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), One Time Buy contract. Responses are due February 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of a Hoisting Unit, Aircraft, identified by NSN 1730-01-161-8623 and P/N 1353AS100-1. The estimated quantity is 25 units. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,250 employees. Technical data is not currently available and can only be procured by the three approved sources: Boeing, Warren, and Deval. This item is not a Critical Safety Item (CSI).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Contract Vehicle (Proposed): Single-award, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), One Time Buy
- Product Service Code: 1730 (Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment)
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: February 4, 2026, 10:00 PM EST
- Published: January 12, 2026
- Place of Performance: Redstone Arsenal, AL
Response Requirements
Interested parties with the capability to provide the Hoisting Unit, Aircraft should respond to this notice. Submissions must include:
- Business size and socio-economic status (if applicable).
- Full company name.
- Point of Contact (POC) details: name, position, office and mobile telephone numbers, and email address.
Additional Notes
This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government or an Invitation for Bids (IFB). A synopsis for this requirement will be issued at a later date. No reimbursement will be made for response costs, and no claim against the Government shall arise from responses. The Government reserves the right to consider various acquisition strategies.