The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC-CR) in Crane, Indiana, is conducting market research for vendors capable of providing Pier Side Support Equipment, specifically for fabricating APM Upending Fixtures, AURC Upending Fixtures, and APM Strongbacks. The government intends to award a five-year, Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity contract with multiple awards, set aside for small businesses. Performance of services must occur within a 100-mile radius of Crane, Indiana. Interested parties must submit a white paper and company literature by 12:00 PM ET on June 2, 2026. This is a sources sought notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC-CR) in Crane, Indiana, is conducting market research for vendors capable of providing Pier Side Support Equipment, specifically Upender fixtures for loading and unloading the Advanced Payload Module. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity contract with multiple awards and a five-year ordering period, set aside for small businesses. Performance of services must occur within a 100-mile radius of Crane, Indiana. Interested parties must submit a white paper and company literature by 12:00 PM ET on June 2, 2026. This is a sources sought notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.