MOBILITY PROTOTYPING
ID: N0016426RMP01Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CRANECRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d6530e11fc71411baad486461823f45a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division, is seeking proposals for a multi-award contract focused on the design, engineering, fabrication, and testing of prototype components and systems for various military vehicles and mobility platforms. The procurement aims to enhance operational capabilities through four specific technology areas: Powertrain Performance Prototyping, Advanced Chassis, Body and Mobility Handling Prototyping, Mobility Testing Services, and General Prototype Fabrication and Integration. This initiative is critical for advancing the safety, lethality, and reliability of military operations, with a total maximum contract value of $48 million over a potential 10-year period. Interested small businesses must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and are encouraged to direct inquiries to Ashley Bechtel at ashley.n.bechtel2.civ@us.navy.mil, with the solicitation expected to be issued around February 13, 2026.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ashley Bechtel
    ashley.n.bechtel2.civ@us.navy.mil
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    SOW_Mobility Prototyping.pdf
    This Statement of Work outlines a multi-award contract for the design, development, fabrication, and testing of prototype components and systems for Department of Defense (DoD) vehicles and mobility platforms. The contract is divided into four technology areas: Powertrain Performance Prototyping, Advanced Chassis, Body, and Mobility Handling Prototyping, Mobility Testing Services, and General Prototype Fabrication and Integration. The goal is to rapidly research and implement new technologies to enhance operational safety, lethality, maintainability, mobility, reliability, durability, and availability for warfighters. Each Delivery Order (DO) issued under this contract will define specific requirements, performance parameters, and deliverables, ranging from integration prototypes to Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP). The contract emphasizes a systems engineering approach, adherence to military and industry standards, and comprehensive testing, with all developmental data rights being proprietary to the Government.
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    MOBILITY PROTOTYPING
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