Notice ID: bd3ca2df373949ccaa0e768e7b631a5eSources Sought
Dock Leveler
Archived on June 25, 2026. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
This is a requirement for the removal of current equipment, procurement, delivery, installation, and operator training for eight (8) new air powered Dock Leveler systems and all associated auxiliary equipment.
See sources sought notice and draft performance work statement for more information.
Overview
Agency:
Department of WarDepartment of the Air Force
Office:AIR MOBILITY COMMAND.FA4484 87 CONS PK
Posted:June 3, 2026
NAICS:333924: Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing
Last Updated:Aug 21, 2026
PSC:3990: MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT
Set-Aside:No Set aside used
Type:Sources Sought
Place of Performance:CAPE MAY CH, New Jersey, 08641
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Lifecycle
Solicitation:
F3A3A16112A001- Market Research
Pre-solicitation or formal solicitation typically follows within 30–180 days. (estimate)
Similar Opportunities
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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst intends to solicit and negotiate on a sole-source basis with VEP Manufacturing Inc., CAGE Code: 5C905 for the procurement of the Universal Lifting Sling, Part Number (P/N) 4106AS0150-2, NSN: 1730-01-665-8764, and for the upgrade of the Universal Lifting Sling, PN: 4106AS0150-1, NSN: 1730-01-665-8764 to P/N: 4106AS0150-2. This procurement is in support of the MQ-4C MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Program, United States Navy. The Universal Lifting Sling is required to safely hoist different MQ-4C air vehicle components. The Government intends to solicit this requirement under the authority of FAR 12.102(a), which states, for decisions to restrict competition for acquisitions valued at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), to document the decision that only one source is available, and the basis for the decision. A solicitation will NOT be posted following the close of this synopsis, unless alternate offerors are identified. The Universal Lifting Sling is a designated Aviation Critical Safety Item. DFARS 209.270-3(a) states that "the head of the contracting activity responsible for procuring an aviation or ship critical safety item may enter into a contract for the procurement, modification, repair, or overhaul of such an item only with a source approved by the head of the design control activity." For these particular items, the technical authority is NAWCAD Lakehurst. VEP Manufacturing Inc., is currently the only approved source for this item. In order to award to any company other than the approved source, an engineering and quality assurance audit would need to be performed on an interested company. The audit process generally takes 12 months, which is an unacceptable delay to contract award and delivery. The required SE is the only part validated and verified for compatible use on the MQ-4C Triton, and no other items can be sourced to meet this requirement. Alternate offerors must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package within fifteen (15) days of the publication of this synopsis to the Point of Contact identified on this pre-solicitation synopsis in order to be considered for evaluation to become a qualified source. Once received, the SAR package will be forwarded to the Technical Authority (TA). The SAR package shall contain the following documentation: Copies of complete configuration drawings for similar items which your company has produced within the last three years, including test procedures for which your company has been: Qualified to manufacture, and; Which is similar, i.e., required the same materials, manufacturing processes, inspections, tolerances and similar applications as the items for which you are seeking approval. Copies of the complete process/operation sheets used to manufacture the similar item, including, but not limited to, detailed shop sketches. These plan must note those operations and processes performed by subcontractors/vendors. Complete copies of purchase orders, shipping documents, etc., that document delivery of production quantities of the part to the Original Equipment Manufacturer or Military service. Provide the most recent copies of these documents. A detailed comparative analysis of the differences and similarities between the similar part and the part(s) for which you are seeking approval. This analysis should include materials, configuration, tolerances, process requirements, dimensions, castings, forgings, etc. Copies of inspection method sheets used in the manufacturing and at final inspection. These sheets should include actual tolerance, print requirements, inspection services, sources performing the operation, and level of inspection. Critical characteristics should be discernable from all other characteristics. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, the Government will consider all responses received within fifteen (15) days after the date of publication of this synopsis. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov is mandatory for consideration. A determination by the Government not to open this requirement to competition based on the responses to this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for an award of a contract. Responses must be received within fifteen (15) days of publication of this notice via email, no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Time on 30 July 2026 to Mairen Flanagan, mairen.e.flanagan.civ@us.navy.mil. | Pre-Solicitation | 333924 | No Set-Aside | 10/07/2026 | 10/14/2026 | 0, NJ | |
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ (NAWCAD LKE) intends to solicit, negotiate, and award a firm-fixed price contract on a sole source basis with The Rhinestahl Corporation (Cage: 5QE71) for the procurement of quantity two (2) of the Support Rail Engine Adapter, P/N: 21C14050G03, in support of F/A-18. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements” for this action. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, the Government will consider all responses received within fifteen days after the date of publication of this synopsis. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) is mandatory for consideration. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on the responses to this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for an award of a contract. | Pre-Solicitation | 333924 | No Set-Aside | 09/30/2026 | 10/14/2026 | 0, NJ | |
Pursuant to FAR 15.101(c)- This is a Request for Information only. There is no solicitation package available. This Sources Sought is being posted to satisfy the requirements of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 206.103-170(d). The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Lakehurst intends to solicit, negotiate, and make an award on a sole-source basis with VEP Manufacturing Inc., CAGE Code: 5C905, for the procurement of the Universal Lifting Sling, Part Number (P/N) 4106AS0150-2 and NSN: 1730-01-665-8764, and for the upgrade of the Universal Lifting, P/N: 4106AS0150-1 and NSN: 1730-01-665-8764 to the current confiuration. This procurement is in support of the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Program Unite States Navy. The Universal Lifting Sling is a designated Aviation Critical Safety Item. DFARS 209.370-3(a) states that "the head of the contracting activity responsible for procuring an aviation or ship critical safety item may enter into a contract for the procurement, modification, repair, or overhaul of such an item only with a source approved by the head of the design control activity." For these particular items, the technical authority is NAWCAD Lakehurst. VEP Manufacturing Inc., is currently the only approved source for this item. In order to award to any company other than the approved source, an engineering and quality assurance audit would need to be performed on an interested company. For companies interested in becoming an approved source, a Source Approval Request (SAR) is necessary, which involved the submission of a SAR package. Please contact the Point of Contact identified in this post for more information about the SAR package and approval process. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes and is issued in conformance with DFARS PGI 206.103-170; it does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), a Request for Proposals (RFP), or a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This RFI does not commit the Government to award a contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Government WILL NOT pay for any information received in response to this RFI, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this RFI. Respondents are notified that a formal solicitation may be announced under a separate SAM announcement. Any requests for copies of solicitations will not be addressed since this is an RFI, not an IFB, RFP or RFQ. Responses will be treated as information only, and not as proposals. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP. Any comments provided may or may not be included in a formal solicitation. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this RFI to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All interested parties should send company information and descriptive literature on currently available products that meet the Navy's requirements, as described above. With the response, include a point of contact, phone number, email address, website information, CAGE code, and Business Size Status for the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code of this RFI. Any responses in reference to this RFI shall be submitted electronically to the Point of Contact associated with this RFI no later than the requested responses date. | Market Research | 333924 | No Set-Aside | 09/29/2026 | 10/05/2026 | Lakehurst, NJ | |
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Lakehurst, NJ, awarded a Delivery Order (DO) under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N0038322GZW01 with Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation, CAGE Code: 73030, for the procurement of various pieces of Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) in support of the KC-130J and E-2 Programs (See Attachment 1). This order was awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with FAR 6.103-1, 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This requirement was synopsized under Notice ID N6833526R1049. | Awarded | 333924 | No Set-Aside | 09/24/2026 | Open | Windsor Locks, CT | |
Synopsis Corrosion Control Cart and Electric Hydraulic Power Supply The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst intends to issue an award on a non-competitive basis to Hydraulics International, Inc., Chatsworth, California (CAGE: 56529) to manufacture, assemble, and produce: Five (5) Corrosion Control Carts, Small Units (P/N: 051497-100, NSN: 4920-01-536-1924) One (1) Electric Hydraulic Power Supply (P/N: 040499-100, NSN: 4920-01-523-5919) This is a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) procurement for the Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) E-2D Program (FMS Case: JA-P-CVT) and the France E-2D Program (FMS Cases: FR-P-SBM and FR-P-GXM). The Government intends to procure the above items under the authority of 10 USC 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses must be received within fifteen (15) days of publication of this notice. Point of Contact: Ms. Desiree Pendleton, Contract Specialist, Email: desiree.i.pendleton.civ@us.navy.mil | Pre-Solicitation | 333924 | No Set-Aside | 09/22/2026 | 10/09/2026 | - |
Additional Details
Solicitation Number
F3A3A16112A001
Archive Date
Jun 25, 2026
Office Address
JB MDL, NJ, 08641