Notice Of Intent RD2F Slip Ring

The Naval Air Warfare Center Training System Division (NAWCTSD), operating under the Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command, has published a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract for the refurbishment of a Fabricast 4500-4.252-100-120U/S-RevA 100-conductor rotary electrical slip ring. This special notice was posted on November 21, 2025, and represents the Navy's intention to award a sole-source contract to Fabricast Inc. for work to be performed in the Rapid Design, Development, and Fabrication Lab (RD2F). The procurement falls under NAICS code 335999 (All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing) and PSC category 5999 (Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components). The notice provides an opportunity for interested parties to challenge the sole-source determination or demonstrate their capability to perform the work.

The primary objective of this procurement is to extend the lifecycle of the slip ring component, upgrade the training device to current performance and safety standards, and mitigate infrastructure aging risks. The work scope includes repairing and reworking the slip ring body, mechanism, and electrical contacts, along with reconfiguring the unit to accommodate four CAT6A shielded cables, 26 x 20AWG hook-up wires, and 34 x 16AWG hook-up wires. Any interested contractors must submit a statement demonstrating their capability to perform this specialized work by December 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST to Contract Specialist Julide Alonso. There are no specific small business set-asides associated with this opportunity, allowing all eligible contractors meeting the technical requirements to participate. This notice represents an opportunity for contractors with expertise in electrical slip ring refurbishment and reconfiguration to express their interest in this specialized Navy requirement.