Stepping Motors - APX-103 -Procurement
Overview
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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 (Warner Robins Air Logistic Center, Robins AFB, GA) intends to issue a sole-source Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of five (5) new manufactured APX-103 Stepping Motors. This action is to rectify a fiscal error and will be awarded directly to Northrop Grumman. Interested parties may submit a Statement of Capabilities by April 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the procurement of five (5) new manufactured APX-103 Stepping Motors, identified by NSN: 6105-01-495-4060-CX and Part Number: 667-60004. The procurement is a corrective measure to properly fund units previously supplied by Northrop Grumman, which were new manufactured units instead of contracted repairs, to ensure compliance with the Anti-Deficiency Act (ADA). The units have already been installed.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation / Sole-Source Justification
- Contracting Activity: FA8539/PZABA, Warner Robins Air Logistic Center (ALC)
- Intended Awardee: Northrop Grumman (CAGE: 8KM63)
- Statutory Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) (Other than full and open competition)
- Estimated Cost: $28,500.00 for five units ($5,700.00 per unit)
- Period of Performance: 1 year
- RFQ Issuance: Approximately April 29, 2026 (RFQ FA8539-26-Q-00002)
- Statement of Capabilities Due: April 28, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: April 15, 2026
Evaluation
This is a sole-source procurement based on a Single Source Justification (SSJ) to correct a specific fiscal irregularity. The government has determined that competition is not possible as only a direct contract with Northrop Grumman can rectify the issue. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by submitting a Statement of Capabilities.
Additional Notes
This synopsis is not a commitment by the Government or a Request for Quote/Proposal. There are no restrictions on foreign participation. An Ombudsman is available for serious concerns not resolved through established channels, but should not be contacted for solicitation or information requests.