Wideband Satcom AAU Lifting Adapter

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) at Lakehurst, New Jersey is procuring 16 Wideband Satcom AAU Lifting Adapters (Part Number 4091AS0125-1) through a competitive acquisition conducted under full and open competition. The Department of the Navy will evaluate proposals on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with awards anticipated under NAICS code 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing). Interested parties must submit responses to this pre-solicitation notice within 15 days of publication, with the formal RFP expected to be released on or about February 2, 2026 on the PIEE website. The government has not yet issued a formal solicitation, and this notice represents an intent to solicit rather than an actual invitation for competitive proposals. Responses to this pre-solicitation are due by January 30, 2026. Prospective contractors should direct inquiries to the point of contact, Alexis Kelly, at alexis.r.kelly.civ@us.navy.mil.

This acquisition is designated as a small business set-aside, meaning eligible small business concerns will have exclusive bidding rights. No incumbent contractor or current vendor information has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The solicitation will be structured on a firm-fixed price basis, though no specific contract value or budget ceiling has been announced at this stage. The procurement involves a relatively modest quantity of 16 units of specialized satellite communications equipment, suggesting a focused acquisition for specific operational requirements. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be distributed by mail; all documentation will be available exclusively through the PIEE online platform. The government reserves the right to modify all details outlined in this notice, and publication does not constitute a binding commitment to proceed with the acquisition.