Main Drive Exciter Replacement
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's Installation Contracting Division (AFTC/PZI) at Arnold Air Force Base (AFB), Tennessee, is conducting a Sources Sought for the Main Drive Exciter Replacement. This market research aims to identify capable firms for the design, procurement, and installation of up to five (5) DC static exciters in a test facility at Arnold AFB. Responses are due by February 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The Government requires the design, procurement, and installation of up to five (5) DC static exciters within a test facility located at Arnold AFB, TN. This effort is part of the Main Drive Exciter Replacement project.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (for informational purposes only)
- NAICS Code: 335999, All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (other recommendations considered)
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT
- Published: February 11, 2026
Submission Details
Interested sources should provide the following information via email to Ms. Haley Smith (haley.smith.10@us.af.mil) by the deadline:
- Company Information: Name, address, telephone number, and email address of the point of contact.
- System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number.
- An overview of the company’s technical capabilities to meet the subject requirement.
Additional Notes
This is strictly an informational Sources Sought notice and not a request for quote or a solicitation. It does not constitute a commitment by the Government to award a contract, and no funds are available for response preparation. Responses will be used for market research purposes. Companies whose technical capabilities align with the requirement may be contacted for follow-up discussions with the Government Project Team.