Wing Tip Pod Sling

The Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command Naval Air Warfare Center is seeking to procure Wing Tip Pod Slings (P/N: 4154AS0682-1) and associated Proof Load Certificates through a competitive small business set-aside contract. This pre-solicitation notice was posted on January 12, 2026, with a deadline for questions or interested party inquiries due on January 27, 2026. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333923 (Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing) and PSC code 3940 (Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings), indicating the technical nature of the goods being procured. While specific evaluation criteria and technical requirements are not detailed in this pre-solicitation notice, interested vendors should anticipate that proposals will be evaluated based on factors typical for equipment manufacturing contracts, including technical capability, quality assurance, pricing, and delivery schedules. Prospective bidders should monitor for the full solicitation release, which will contain detailed specifications, requirements, and evaluation methodology.

This contract opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, restricting competition to small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration. The contract will be structured as a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement, commencing upon award and extending for the full five-year period. The total procurement volume is limited to twenty-four (24) Wing Tip Pod Slings and twenty-four (24) Proof Load Certificates, providing a defined scope for this effort. No incumbent contractor or current award holder is identified in this pre-solicitation notice. The notice does not specify a total contract value or budget range, which will likely be disclosed when the full solicitation is released. Small businesses interested in competing should begin preparing their capabilities statements and technical documentation to meet the anticipated solicitation requirements.