SNORT Hoist System

SOL #: N68936-26-RFPREQ-DB0000M-EB0000M-0184Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER

CHINA LAKE, CA, 93555-6018, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Materials Handling Equipment (J039)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4309e00fd04e4a77afaefb79c915c1a8/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 29, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 11, 2026

Response Deadline

Apr 17, 2026, 12:00 AM

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 Navy, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWCWD) Track Operations branch, is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for the overhaul and repair of a SNORT Hoist System at the NAWCWD facility in China Lake, California. This RFI seeks capabilities for designing a replacement system, performing repairs, testing, and training. Responses are due April 17, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement involves the overhaul and repair of a fixed tower hoist system, including the design of a replacement system, necessary repairs/replacement, testing, and training. The work will occur at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, California, utilizing two existing SAM-D towers. Key tasks include:

Removal and disposal of the old hoist system.
Design of a new system meeting requirements.
Provision of all required parts and assembly.
Testing and certification of the hoist system, which must consist of two hoists with a 30,000 lbs capacity per hoist.
Associated data products and training. All work must comply with Navy Crane certification requirements.

Requested Capabilities

Interested sources should demonstrate capability in:

Performing refurbishment, providing shop and technical drawings.
Conducting post-erection inspections, operational tests, and load tests.
Providing field training.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
Set-Aside: None specified
NAICS Code: 333923 (for business type classification)
Response Due: April 17, 2026
Published: March 11, 2026

Response Requirements

Respondents are requested to provide:

Capability to perform inspections, operational, and load tests.
Evidence of previous successful installation and/or refurbishment of deck-mounted hoists for the Government.
Business type (e.g., large, small, 8(a), HUBZone, woman-owned, veteran-owned small business) based on NAICS code 333923.

Additional Notes

This is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal or a commitment to issue one. The Government will not pay for RFI responses. Questions must be submitted in writing via email to Tabitha.m.weaver3.civ@us.navy.mil and will be answered on the Beta Sam website. Access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requires DLIS certification and DD 2345 approval.