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Fuel Systems and Aerial Refueling Lab Winch and Test Track
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This draft presolicitation pertains to the development and delivery of a hydraulic winch and test track system designed for the Fuel Systems and Aerial Refueling Lab at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. The project aims to enhance ground testing capabilities for the Aerial Refueling Store associated with the F/A-18 aircraft, emphasizing programmable tension control, rapid response, and real-time load feedback. The system must support specific technical parameters such as a 100-foot cable capacity supporting up to 2000 pounds, with a tension resolution of 10 pounds and an operational speed of 18 feet per second. The work involves designing, fabricating, and installing the system, with key deliverables including operational manuals, maintenance procedures, and acceptance testing documentation. The performance work statement specifies environmental durability requirements, including operation within –30°F to 150°F, corrosion-resistant materials, and compliance with standards for fluid transport and electrical systems. The procurement process is managed by the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division under the Department of Defense, with an estimated RFP release around September 2025 and contract award targeted for November 2025. The contract will likely include clauses such as the limitation on subcontracting, with at least 50% of work performed by the prime contractor, and will require compliance with security and export control policies, including U.S. citizenship for personnel unless a waiver is granted. The project emphasizes small business participation under NAICS code 333923, with responses to the sources sought due by May 13, 2025. Offerors are expected to submit concise proposals not exceeding ten pages, in electronic format, detailing their capabilities to meet the technical, environmental, and contractual requirements outlined. The contract will involve government acceptance testing at the NAS Patuxent River facility, with specific inspection criteria for materials, fluid systems, and electrical components to ensure operational readiness and durability.
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UPDATE: 3/18/2026: Responses to questions regarding the draft solicitation have been posted in the attachments. This update is only for posting the Questions and Answers
DRAFT ** This is a DRAFT RFP for the Fuel Systems and Aerial Refueling Lab Winch and Test Track. Questions will be accepted up to closing date of this Draft RFP and will be answered no later than three days after the closing date. This Draft RFP is issued for informational purposes only. The Government will not consider any offers submitted in response to this request. No funding is available to reimburse respondents for the preparation or submission of information. Participation in this process is strictly voluntary, and no basis for a claim against the Government shall arise from a response to this announcement. For questions regarding this DRAFT RFP, respondents may contract Lyle Kralle at lyle.kralle.civ@us.navy.mil. All questions must reference the relevant Draft RFP document and page number for clarity and consideration.
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