Trailer, engine transportation

The Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is seeking to procure a specialized trailer for engine transportation, specifically part number 1480AS100-1, which will support multiple H-60 program aircraft. The procurement is classified under the Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing NAICS category (332312) and the Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers Product Service Code (1740). This pre-solicitation notice indicates the government's intention to solicit bids for this equipment, with an initial posting date of January 21, 2025, and a response deadline of February 5, 2025. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the notice, the procurement appears focused on small businesses capable of manufacturing specialized transportation equipment for military aviation applications. The contract opportunity suggests a targeted procurement process for a very specific type of engineering and transportation equipment.

The contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, which means only small businesses meeting specific size and qualification standards will be eligible to compete for the award. No specific incumbent contractors or precise award values are mentioned in the pre-solicitation notice. The procurement is being conducted by a defense agency (NAVAIR), which typically indicates rigorous technical and compliance requirements for potential vendors. The trailer is designed to support H-60 program transportation needs, suggesting a specialized military aviation logistics requirement. While the exact quantity of trailers is not specified, the notice implies this is a focused procurement intended to meet specific operational requirements for naval aviation equipment transportation.