MOBILITY PROTOTYPING

This Mobility Prototyping solicitation, issued by the Department of Defense through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, is a total small business set-aside aimed at the design, development, engineering, fabrication, and testing of prototype components and systems for DoD vehicles and mobility platforms. The contract, designated under solicitation number N0016426RMP01, invites proposals in multiple specialized technology areas including powertrain performance, advanced chassis and mobility handling, mobility testing services, and general prototype fabrication and integration. The multi-award contract structure allows vendors to compete for Delivery Orders that detail specific technical requirements, schedules, and deliverables, targeting prototype development from initial integration models to low-rate initial production. The overall goal is to enhance the safety, lethality, mobility, reliability, and operational effectiveness of warfighter systems. An amendment to the contract, Amendment 0001, has been issued to incorporate Clause 52.222-90, further refining contractual requirements. The solicitation is managed out of Crane, Indiana, with Ashley Bechtel and Jodee Cool serving as primary and secondary points of contact. The effort emphasizes collaboration between industry and DoD to advance mobility technologies vital to modern defense platforms. Important logistical details include a posted date of May 4, 2026, with responses due by May 11, 2026, and reflects a focus on supporting cutting-edge prototyping efforts aligned with the Navy's modernization priorities.