Advanced Payload Module Strongbacks, Upender, All Up Round + Cannister Upender and Other Hardware

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division is conducting market research for the development and supply of pier‑side support equipment (PSSE) to upend and handle the Advanced Payload Module (APM) and associated All Up Round + Canister (AUR+C) hardware. This Sources Sought Notice seeks capability statements, product literature, and a white paper describing past performance, technical approach, and availability for fabricating strongbacks, upender fixtures, and related hardware. The eventual contract is expected to be a five‑year IDIQ with multiple award contracts, focused on small‑business set‑aside, firm‑fixed‑price deliveries.