Centrifuge Amplifier Replacement
Overview
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Place of Performance
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PSC
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Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 (AEDC) has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Acutronic USA, Inc. for the replacement of centrifuge amplifiers at Holloman Air Force Base, NM. This requirement supports the 746th Test Squadron's testing capabilities. While intended as a sole-source action, the government will consider capability statements from other responsible sources. Responses are due February 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all hardware and services necessary to replace critical components of the Contraves Model 445 Centrifuge. Key requirements include:
- Procurement and replacement of eleven (11) specified amplifiers and adapter plates.
- On-site installation and specialized engineering services.
- Comprehensive system testing and optimization to meet or exceed original OEM performance specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: None (Intent to Sole Source to Acutronic USA, Inc.)
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Size Standard: $12.5M)
- Estimated Award Date: February 18, 2026
- Performance Timeline: Hardware delivery is required within 24 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO). On-site work must commence within 60 days of delivery and be completed within a six-week window.
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, by 1:00 PM MDT.
Evaluation
This notice is not a formal request for competitive proposals. However, the government will evaluate any capability statements, bids, or quotations received to determine if a competitive procurement process is warranted. The final decision to compete the requirement remains at the sole discretion of the government.
Additional Notes
Market research indicates Acutronic USA, Inc. is currently the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's technical requirements for this specific centrifuge model.