Thern Winch Combined Synopsis Solicitation

The Naval Air Systems Command, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, is seeking to procure a Thern 4HPF3M-S1 winch assembly to replace a damaged unit on the Helicopter Rescue Hoist Trainer (HRHT). The winch assembly must be a Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) product featuring a 1.5 horsepower motor with specific technical specifications, including a Baldor motor (230-1-60 input voltage), Stearns brakes, SEW Eurodrive gear reducer with a 43.26:1 reduction ratio, and a custom 7.5-inch diameter by 14-inch width drum with corrosion-resistant finishes. Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable proposal from a responsible, authorized Thern distributor that meets all specifications and maintains an active SAM registration with the correct NAICS code. The evaluation will prioritize firm fixed-price proposals that demonstrate technical acceptability and meet all delivery requirements. Quotes are due by 1500 Eastern Standard Time on February 26, 2026, and inquiries should be directed to Contract Specialist Julide Alonso at julide.n.alonso.civ@us.navy.mil.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 333923. The procurement involves a single unit with a required delivery timeline of 10 months from contract award to 459 Bellinger Boulevard, Norfolk, Virginia 23511. No incumbent contractor or budget range has been specified in the solicitation documents. The contract will be administered as a firm fixed-price purchase order on a free-on-board (FOB) basis, with payment to be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. Required modifications to the standard winch assembly include a pressure roller bar, rotary limit switch for over-travel protection, and specialized corrosion-resistant coatings on the frame, drum, motor, and reducer components.