Notice of Intent - Limitorques Actuator Valve Replacement
Overview
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Original Source
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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 FA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BR office, has issued a Special Notice as a Notice of Intent to procure Limitorques Actuator Valves. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract on a sole-source basis to Chalmers & Kubeck, Inc. for this requirement. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but interested parties may submit responses by April 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time for consideration.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the replacement of two specific Limitorque Actuator Valves:
- One (1) V34 Limitorque Actuator Valve (S/N 123582)
- One (1) V35 Limitorque Actuator Valve (S/N 123581) Technical requirements are detailed in an unprovided Attachment 1. The place of performance is Coopertown, TN 37389, United States.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent)
- Intended Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: None specified for this Notice of Intent.
- Response Due: April 1, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time
- Published: March 26, 2026
- PSC Code: 4810 (Valves, Powered)
- NAICS Code: 333995 (Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing) with a size standard of 800 employees.
Evaluation & Basis for Sole Source
This notice is NOT a request for competitive quotes. The Government's intent to award on a sole-source basis to Chalmers & Kubeck, Inc. is justified under 41 U.S.C. 1901, as preliminary market research indicates they are the only responsible source capable of meeting the requirement. Responses received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. If no favorable responses are received by the deadline, the contract will be negotiated with Chalmers & Kubeck, Inc. Foreign participation is authorized.
Contact Information
All questions and comments should be addressed to Ms. Aliyah P. Moore, Contract Specialist (aliyah.moore-minor@us.af.mil), or Ms. Bethany Hill, Contracting Officer (bethany.hill.3@us.af.mil).