Rotary Axis Service
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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 Army, W6QK CCAD CONTR OFF, has issued a Justification for Limiting Competition for Rotary Axis Service for AC Servomotors. This action procures non-personal services for the inspection, disassembly, cleaning, and replacement of critical components on gearboxes, including AC servomotors, wormgear sets, bearings, drive belts, seals, o-rings, shaft encoders, and brushes. The services also include mechanical/electrical assembly and a submerged functional test. The intended contractor is Hirschmann USA, Inc., located in Schaumburg, IL.
Scope of Work
The required services encompass:
- Inspection, disassembly, and cleaning of rotary axis components.
- Replacement of AC servomotors, wormgear sets, bearings, drive belts, seals, o-rings, shaft encoders, current brushes, springs, and small parts on the gearbox.
- Mechanical/electrical assembly and check.
- Submerged functional testing with in-house control.
- Services must be performed by certified technicians familiar with the specific equipment.
Contract Details
- Type: Justification for Limiting Competition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The contract type is not specified but could be Fixed Price, Time & Materials/Labor Hours, Cost Reimbursable, or Hybrid.
- Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) for FY 2026, and potentially Army Capital Working Funds.
- Proposed Contractor: Hirschmann USA, Inc.
- Set-Aside: This is a "Brand Name Buy" with competition limited to Hirschmann USA, Inc., identified as a small business.
- Published: April 16, 2026.
Justification & Evaluation
This justification cites that Hirschmann USA, Inc. is the sole vendor capable of providing the unique services, drawings, and maintenance required to test and function the equipment. Market research indicated that other companies referred engagement directly to the manufacturer. The Contracting Officer determined the anticipated cost or price to be fair and reasonable based on previous contract pricing.
Additional Notes
A solicitation for these services will be posted on SAM.GOV.