Electric Load Hoist Assembly Manufacturing and Testing

The contract calls for the fabrication, assembly, and functional testing of electric load hoist units designated as Part No. 8790824-001, ensuring full compliance with military specifications. Each unit must deliver a 1,500-pound lifting capacity, operate at a speed of 20 feet per minute, and be powered by a 460-volt three-phase electrical system. All work must be performed to meet defined quality, safety, and performance standards typical of defense-grade equipment, with rigorous testing protocols required to validate functionality and reliability under operational conditions. The scope encompasses end-to-end production from component manufacturing through final assembly and acceptance testing. This is a subcontract opportunity issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division under the Department of Defense, with performance expected to take place in Crane, Indiana, zip code 47522. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, with responses due by July 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The North American Industry Classification System code 333923 identifies the work as other commercial and service machinery manufacturing, emphasizing the specialized nature of the production required. Contractors must be prepared to meet stringent defense manufacturing standards without specific set-aside provisions mentioned, indicating an open competition for qualified suppliers.