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/d9566a28ec7f4a5bb05177c0417c28f9/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 29, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 11, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 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 Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources capable of overhauling and repairing a fixed tower hoist system at the SNORT facility in China Lake, California. This RFI seeks capabilities for design, repair, replacement, testing, and training related to the hoist system. Responses are due March 17, 2026.

Purpose & Scope

This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government will not pay for information submitted. The required work involves:

Overhaul and repair of a fixed tower hoist system.
Design of a replacement system.
Removal and disposal of the old system from two existing SAM-D towers.
Provision of all required parts, assembly, testing, and certification.
Associated data products and training.
The new hoist system must consist of two hoists, each with a 30,000 lbs capacity, and comply with Navy Crane certification requirements.
Place of performance is NAWCWD, China Lake, California.

Requested Information

Interested parties should submit capability statements addressing:

Ability to perform refurbishment and provide shop/technical drawings.
Capability for post-erection inspections, operational tests, and load tests.
Capacity to provide field training.
Previous successful experience with installation and/or refurbishment of deck-mounted hoists for the Government.
Business type (e.g., large, small, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, VOSB) under NAICS code 333923 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Materials Handling Equipment).

Contract & Timeline

Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
Set-Aside: None specified
Response Due: March 17, 2026
Published: January 29, 2026

Additional Notes

Questions must be submitted in writing via email to Tabitha.m.weaver3.civ@us.navy.mil. Answers will be posted on the Beta Sam website. Responders requiring access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) and have an approved DD 2345.