Fuel Systems and Aerial Refueling Lab Winch and Test Track
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1301180165
- Agency
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Naval Air Warfare Center
Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333923 Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- See Draft RFP
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command Naval Air Warfare Center is procuring a Fuel Systems and Aerial Refueling Lab Winch and Test Track system through this Draft Request for Proposal. The procurement seeks either a hydraulic or electric winch system capable of managing aerial refueling system (ARS) hose tension adjustments and testing, with 480V hardwired power supplied via overhead drop on an 80 Amp breaker. Key requirements include free-spooling capability without power for manual hose position adjustments, accommodation of approximately 20 direction reversals at varying speeds within 15-minute test windows, and a minimum safety factor of 2 following commercial design standards. The government will evaluate proposals on a Best Value basis without offering progress payments, and contractors will have access to Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) hardware for fit-checks and site visits for measurements. The Draft RFP closed for questions on February 23, 2026, with responses posted on March 18, 2026; the final solicitation is anticipated to follow this draft phase.
This procurement carries no small business set-aside designation and does not identify any incumbent contractors or current vendor relationships. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The Fuel Transfer System component must accommodate 400 gallons per minute (GPM) flow rates with the ability to recirculate fuel or collect and return measured quantities within 15 minutes, though temperature modulation is not required. The government will assume responsibility for demolishing existing equipment and will provide interface drawings and existing track design details to support contractor proposals. The winch operation will be controlled remotely from an enclosed data booth, and while safety brakes and break-away clips are valued as features, they are not mandatory requirements for contract award.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
UPDATE: 3/18/2026: Responses to questions regarding the draft solicitation have been posted in the attachments. This update is only for posting the Questions and Answers
DRAFT ** This is a DRAFT RFP for the Fuel Systems and Aerial Refueling Lab Winch and Test Track. Questions will be accepted up to closing date of this Draft RFP and will be answered no later than three days after the closing date. This Draft RFP is issued for informational purposes only. The Government will not consider any offers submitted in response to this request. No funding is available to reimburse respondents for the preparation or submission of information. Participation in this process is strictly voluntary, and no basis for a claim against the Government shall arise from a response to this announcement. For questions regarding this DRAFT RFP, respondents may contract Lyle Kralle at lyle.kralle.civ@us.navy.mil. All questions must reference the relevant Draft RFP document and page number for clarity and consideration.
Update #1 ·
DRAFT ** This is a DRAFT RFP for the Fuel Systems and Aerial Refueling Lab Winch and Test Track. Questions will be accepted up to closing date of this Draft RFP and will be answered no later than three days after the closing date. This Draft RFP is issued for informational purposes only. The Government will not consider any offers submitted in response to this request. No funding is available to reimburse respondents for the preparation or submission of information. Participation in this process is strictly voluntary, and no basis for a claim against the Government shall arise from a response to this announcement. For questions regarding this DRAFT RFP, respondents may contract Lyle Kralle at lyle.kralle.civ@us.navy.mil. All questions must reference the relevant Draft RFP document and page number for clarity and consideration.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Winch and Track System Draft RFP Q_A 3_18_26.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Fuel Systems and Aerial Refueling Lab Winch and Test Track | Pre-Solicitation |
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