Kahn Dynamometer Technical Data and License Rights
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-DTA.W6QK ACC ANAD · Response deadline: Thu, 22 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Army Contracting Command (ACC) at Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) is soliciting for Kahn Dynamometer technical data and license rights. This is a procurement for intangible property—specifically, technical data packages and associated intellectual property rights—rather than physical goods or conventional services.
Kahn dynamometers are precision instruments used to measure force, torque, or power, commonly found in engine testing, transmission testing, and other mechanical diagnostic applications. In a military depot context, dynamometers support the testing and overhaul of ground vehicle powertrain systems. Acquiring technical data and license rights would enable the government to maintain, repair, reproduce, or competitively procure these systems without being restricted to a single original manufacturer.
The work falls under NAICS 541199—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—a catch-all category for specialized technical services not classified elsewhere. This suggests the procurement emphasizes engineering documentation, proprietary specifications, and legal rights transfer rather than simple equipment purchase.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, Anniston Army Depot (W6QK ACC ANAD) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W911KF27QA004 |
| NAICS | 541199 |
| Set-aside | None (unrestricted) |
| Response deadline | October 22, 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Time |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This is an unrestricted solicitation—no small business set-aside applies. Any responsible bidder, large or small, may compete. However, the specialized nature of this requirement creates practical barriers: bidders likely need either direct ownership of Kahn dynamometer intellectual property or a relationship with the rights holder to deliver what the government seeks.
Small businesses holding relevant technical data rights, or those representing the original manufacturer, may find opportunities here. Businesses without established access to proprietary dynamometer specifications would need to demonstrate how they could lawfully furnish the required data and license terms. See the solicitation for any eligibility certifications or technical qualifications required.
How to put together a competitive bid
For technical data and license rights procurements, competition centers on intellectual property scope, technical completeness, and cost structure rather than traditional performance metrics.
Understand the data package scope. Determine whether the government seeks complete technical data, limited rights data, or specific deliverables like drawings, software, calibration procedures, and interface control documents. See the solicitation for the precise data delineation.
Clarify license rights terms. Federal acquisitions distinguish between government purpose rights, unlimited rights, and limited rights. The solicitation should specify which license level applies and whether the government seeks rights to disclose data to third parties or competitors—a significant valuation factor.
Structure pricing transparently. Separate costs for: (1) one-time data extraction and formatting, (2) intellectual property licensing fees, and (3) ongoing technical support if applicable. The government may evaluate based on total evaluated price including any recurring license obligations.
Address pedigree and authenticity. Establish chain of custody for technical data, verify it matches current production configurations, and document any revision history. Obsolete or incomplete data diminishes value.
Submit by the precise deadline. The 10:00 AM Mountain Time cutoff allows no grace period for technical submission issues through SAM.gov.
Next steps
Download the full solicitation W911KF27QA004 immediately from SAM.gov to review the Statement of Work, data requirements, license rights specifications, and evaluation criteria. The response deadline is October 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time—approximately two weeks from posting. Given the technical complexity and likely need for legal review of license terms, begin proposal development without delay. Register in SAM.gov if not already active, and confirm system access for electronic submission before the deadline.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →