Notice of Intent - Limitorques Actuator Valve Replacement
Overview
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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 has issued a Notice of Intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Chalmers & Kubeck, Inc. for the procurement of Limitorque Actuator Valves for the AEDC PKP Procurement Branch in Coopertown, TN. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but the Government will consider responses received by April 1, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time, to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.
Purpose & Scope
This Notice of Intent signifies the Government's plan to negotiate and award a sole-source contract to Chalmers & Kubeck, Inc. The requirement is for one (1) V34 Limitorque Actuator Valve (S/N 123582) and one (1) V35 Limitorque Actuator Valve (S/N 123581). The basis for this sole-source intent is 41 U.S.C. 1901, as preliminary market research indicates Chalmers & Kubeck, Inc. is the only responsible source capable of meeting this specific requirement. Technical requirements are detailed in an unprovided Attachment 1.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: None specified. Foreign participation is authorized.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 4810 (Valves, Powered)
- NAICS Code: 333995 (Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing)
- Business Size Standard: 800 employees
- Place of Performance: Coopertown, TN 37389, United States
Submission & Response
This notice is explicitly not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may submit responses electronically by April 1, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time. These responses will be reviewed solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. If no favorable responses are received by the deadline, the contract will proceed with negotiation with Chalmers & Kubeck, Inc.
Contact Information
All questions and comments should be directed to Ms. Aliyah Moore, Contract Specialist, at aliyah.moore-minor@us.af.mil, or Ms. Bethany Hill, Contracting Officer, at bethany.hill.3@us.af.mil.