ACU-2 Alignment and Preventative Maintenance
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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.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought market survey to identify qualified contractors for ACU-2 Alignment and Preventative Maintenance services at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. This is for a critical Baldor motor associated with Air Conditioning Unit 2 (ACU-2). The service aims to ensure equipment reliability and prevent costly downtime. Responses are due April 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive planned maintenance and alignment services for a Baldor Reliancer Super-E Motor (Specification # A44-8329-2746, Serial # A1802022089) located at B1030, Edwards AFB. Services include at least one annual visit covering:
- Bearing Maintenance & Monitoring: Vibration and temperature analysis, with bearing replacement only if outside operational specifications.
- Component Inspection: Evaluation of motor housing, mounting hardware, foundation, shaft coupling, and electrical connections, plus motor amperage checks.
- Lubrication & Alignment: Complete lubrication change per manufacturer specifications and precision laser shaft alignment of the motor to the ACU.
- Operational Checks: Full operational check post-service, including baseline and final vibration/bearing temperature readings.
- Emergency Scope: The contract will also cover troubleshooting and repair for both bearing and electrical failures of the motor.
- Deliverables: A comprehensive service report detailing work performed, vibration analysis, alignment values, and recommendations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Information Only)
- Duration: Anticipated 1-year base period with four (4) one-year option periods (total 5 years).
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage).
- NAICS: 811310 "Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance" with a $12.5M size standard.
- Response Due: April 29, 2026, 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time.
- Published: April 27, 2026.
Information Requested
Interested offerors must provide company details (name, UEI, Cage Code, POCs), a brief description of previous experience, business size (small/large) and socioeconomic category, and any other useful information. Responses are limited to 3 pages. Partial support responses will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
This is a market survey for information only and not a solicitation for proposals. No contract will be awarded from this synopsis, and no reimbursement will be made for response costs. Qualified personnel are required for all work. Base access requires clearance and completion of a "VCC and Compound" form 4 duty days prior to visit.