11 dc brushless motors (P/N 5A503-1)
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)/NSSC has a requirement for eleven (11) DC brushless motors (P/N 5A503-1) for the Wallops Arc-Second Pointing System. This is a Presolicitation notice, indicating an intent to issue a sole source contract to EMOTEQ CORPORATION dba Allient Tulsa. Interested organizations may submit capability statements by May 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 11 DC brushless motors (Allient Motion 5A503-1) to be built in CY 2027 and CY 2028. Key motor specifications include:
- Must include a gearbox.
- Capable of a maximum torque of at least 25 oz-in continuous at +24VDC.
- Stall current not to exceed 3.5 Amps.
- Shaft: 0.313" with an eared flange.
- Maximum motor length: less than 3".
- Maximum motor diameter: less than 1.5".
- Eared flange maximum diagonal dimension: no larger than 1.75".
Delivery is required 32 weeks after contract acceptance. The place of performance is at NASA/Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) in Wallops Island, VA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (intended Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 335312
- Response Due: May 14, 2026, 4:00 p.m. CST
- Published: May 12, 2026
- Set-Aside: None (intended sole source acquisition)
Evaluation
This is NOT a Request for Quotes, and pricing offers will not be reviewed or accepted at this time. Submissions of capabilities and qualifications will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be competed on a full and open basis. The decision to compete remains at the government's discretion. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Additional Notes
All correspondence must reference ID 80NSSC26932632Q. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. Contact Lindsey McLellan at lindsey.m.mclellan@nasa.gov for inquiries.