REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT SC050726

Agency: Tobyhanna Army Depot Notice Type: Request for Information (RFI) Title: Stator Cores for Small Brushless DC Motors (sUAS Application) NAICS Code: 335312 - Motor and Generator Manufacturing (Suggested) Date of Issuance: 2026-04-30

1.0 SUMMARY

Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential commercial sources capable of manufacturing and supplying stator cores for small outrunner brushless Direct Current (DC) motors utilized in small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). The Government requires scalable, high-volume production capabilities of up to 40,000 units per month.

DISCLAIMER

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS

ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS

ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

2.0 BACKGROUND

The Tobyhanna Army Depot is conducting market research to assess industry capabilities, domestic manufacturing readiness, and supply chain availability for critical sUAS motor components. Specifically, the Government is focused on acquiring stacked and insulated stator core assemblies designed for outrunner brushless DC motors (where the stator is fixed and the permanent magnet rotor spins on the outside) to support rapid sUAS production demands.

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Interested vendors must demonstrate the capability to manufacture, test, and supply stator cores meeting the following technical parameters:

• Motor Design: Outrunner Brushless DC Motor.

• Stator Diameter: 22mm to 35mm.

• Stator Height: 6mm to 20mm.

• Configuration: 12 coil nodes.

• Assembly Type: Stacked and bonded lamination cores.

• Insulation: Epoxy powder coat (or an equivalent durable insulation) applied to the coil nodes to prevent grounding, resist environmental degradation, and ensure reliability under standard sUAS operational conditions.

• Drawings can be provided upon request.

4.0 PRODUCTION AND CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS

Vendors must possess or demonstrate a credible path to achieving a production and delivery capacity of up to 40,000 stator core units per month. This includes maintaining stringent quality control standards applicable to high-volume sUAS component manufacturing.

5.0 REQUESTED INFORMATION

VENDOR INFORMATION

Please provide the following information about your company:

• Company Name and Address.

• Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, and Email).

• A brief overview of your company's experience in providing similar high-speed stamping press systems.

• References from customers who have procured similar systems for electric motor manufacturing, if available.

SOURCING REQUIREMENTS

All materials used in components must not be sourced from prohibited foreign countries, including the People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, or the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

6.0 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than ten 8.5 X 11-inch pages, font no smaller than 10 point) demonstrating ability to provide the products/systems listed in this Technical Description. Documentation should be in bullet format. No phone or email solicitations with regards to the status of the RFP will be accepted prior to its release.

Your response to this RFI, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted to the sUAS Logistics Management Specialist (Steven Wiltz) and TYAD UAS Lead Electrical Engineer (Corey Katsak) in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF), via email to corey.d.katsak.civ@army.mil & steven.wiltz.civ@army.mil no later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 07 May 2026 and reference synopsis number SC050726 in subject line of e-mail and on all enclosed documents. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL.

mailto:corey.d.katsak.civ@army.mil mailto:steven.wiltz.civ@army.mil

If your organization has the potential capacity to provide the required products/systems, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, primary points of contact (POCs) and their email address, FAX, Web site address, telephone number, and type of ownership for the organization;

and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the requirements of this notice, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

All data received in response to this RFI that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.