Ground Hand Trailers

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Lakehurst, New Jersey intends to procure approximately twelve Ground Hand Trailers, Part Number 315009-2-001-1 (NSN 4920-01-690-2507), which are specialized support equipment used for the safe transport of aircraft radomes during maintenance operations to access satellite communication, GPS, and UHF antennas. The agency plans to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with Dayton T. Brown (CAGE Code 96362) under FAR 6.302-1 authority, citing that only one responsible source exists and competition would result in substantial cost duplication without recovery benefits. While this is not a formal request for proposal, all responsible sources may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for agency consideration. Responses must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. All inquiries should be directed to Contract Specialist Michael Miller, and responses are due by September 2, 2025.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designation and specifically identifies Dayton T. Brown as the intended sole source contractor based on their unique capability to provide these specialized trailers. The requirement calls for an estimated quantity of twelve Ground Hand Trailers that support United States Navy aircraft maintenance operations. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333924 for Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing and PSC code 4920 for Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment. No contract award values or budget ranges are specified in this pre-solicitation notice. The Government reserves the discretion to determine whether to compete this requirement based on responses received, with the final decision depending on whether sufficient evidence is presented to demonstrate competitive advantages.