Control System Modification to the A-Exhaust Variable Frequency Drives
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- 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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Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Innomotics, LLC for Control System Modification to the A-Exhaust Variable Frequency Drives at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. This is a Special Notice indicating a sole-source procurement under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), but other responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration. Responses are due by February 25, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The primary objective is to modify existing A-Exhaust Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) at the Engine Test Facility Auxiliary (ETF-A) Exhauster (Building 882) to provide three distinct operational modes. The scope includes developing a plan for hardware/software modifications to achieve specific performance parameters, such as operation up to 25.5 MW, 0-100% speed, load variation not exceeding ±3 MW, unity power factor, and 98% efficiency. Additionally, the contract requires four years of preventive maintenance for the Medium Voltage Drives.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) - "available from only one responsible source"
- Set-Aside: None
- Product Service Code: 6150 (Miscellaneous Electric Power And Distribution Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee
- Period of Performance:
- Modification work: Not exceeding eight months.
- Preventive maintenance: Four years.
Response & Deadlines
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for agency consideration. The Government will use these responses to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
- Response Due: February 25, 2026, by 10:00 AM CST.
- Submission: Via email to the listed contacts.
Contacts
- Contract Specialist: Ms. Paytonne Szatkowski (paytonne.szatkowski@us.af.mil)
- Contracting Officer: Ms. Brooke Vandeman (brooke.vandeman@us.af.mil)
Additional Notes
If no affirmative written responses are received by the specified date, an award will be made to Innomotics, LLC. The Government will receive Unlimited Data Rights to all technical data and reports, and offerors are expected to develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP).