Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract to TCS Inc. for Servo Motors
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, specifically the 520th Software Engineering Squadron (SWES), has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract to TCS Inc. for Servo Motors (Part Number: 303661-31). This action supports the Telemetry Antenna Control (TAC) program by providing critical components for upgrading obsolete antenna control systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, and interested parties must submit a capability statement demonstrating the ability to provide the exact part number.
Scope of Requirement
The Government requires Servo Motors, 400/480 VAC (Part Number: 303661-31). These motors are essential for upgrading the 50-foot telemetry tracking antennas used for rocket launches, ensuring continued telemetry support as current antenna control systems are obsolete. An estimated quantity of 4 units is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source, Firm-Fixed-Price Contract
- Intended Awardee: TCS Inc.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- Published: March 13, 2026
- Response Due: Within five (5) business days of publication (by March 20, 2026)
Justification & Authority
The statutory authority for this sole-source action is FAR 13.106-1(B)(1), applicable for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold when only one source is reasonably available. Kollmorgen is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the required servo motors, and TCS Inc. is identified as the only authorized vendor. The Government lacks the necessary manufacturing data or intellectual property rights to procure this item from other sources. A new source would require significant time and investment for reverse-engineering, testing, and source approval, leading to unacceptable program delays and an estimated $1 million cost for system redesign if an alternative brand were used.
Submission Requirements
All responsible sources may identify their interest and submit a capability statement within five business days of the notice's publication. Responses must explicitly demonstrate the capability to provide the exact Part Number 303661-31.
Disclaimer
The Government's determination not to compete this proposed contract is solely at its discretion. Award will not be delayed to evaluate new sources or pending source approval.