MQ-4C Universal Lifting Sling

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE NAVY · Presolicitation · N6833526Q1175

posted 15 July 2026 · closed 30 July 2026 · NAICS 333924 · PSC 1730 · 3 postings

Summary

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst plans to procure a Universal Lifting Sling and an upgraded version for use with the MQ‑4C Triton unmanned air system, sourcing it sole‑source from VEP Manufacturing Inc. The sling is a critical aviation safety item required to safely hoist aircraft components, and the notice emphasizes that no alternate sources are currently approved.

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