Electrospindle and Installation
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
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 has issued an Award Notice for the Electrospindle and Installation requirement, identifying Hartech Group LLC as the sole source provider. This award is for the purchase and installation of one (1) 65 kW HSK A 100 spindle.
Scope of Work
This contract covers the procurement and installation of a specific 65 kW HSK A 100 spindle. The requirement is for specialized machine tools, specifically an electrospindle, to be installed at S Coffeyville, OK.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (Sole Source)
- Awardee: Hartech Group LLC
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source Justification)
- Award Date: April 2, 2026
- Place of Performance: S Coffeyville, OK
Justification for Sole Source
The sole source justification (FAR 6.103-1) for this acquisition is based on the following:
- The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has designated Ingersoll Machine Tools as the only authorized distributor for the Electrospindle.
- Ingersoll Machine Tools confirmed that the OEM would exclusively permit Hartech Group LLC to purchase and install the specified brand-named spindle.
- Market research conducted via SAM databases identified Hartech Group LLC as the only source capable of fulfilling this requirement.
Additional Notes
The Government intends to continue market monitoring efforts to identify potential future sources and avoid similar single-source acquisitions in the future.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Sondra Groth (Sondra.Groth@us.af.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Sheridan Robison (sheridan.robison@us.af.mil)