2 Air Compressors and One Air Dryer
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of two (2) Rotary Screw Style Air Compressors and one (1) Desiccant Air Dryer. This requirement is for the St. Stephen Powerhouse in Saint Stephen, SC. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with award intended as a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Quotes are due by February 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall furnish new, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment as specified in the Statement of Work (SOW):
- ITEM 001: Two (2) Rotary Screw Air Compressors: Each 30 HP, 3-Phase, 480V, rated for 125 PSI at 130 CFM, with VFD controls, air-cooled heat exchangers, and a top-opening enclosure.
- ITEM 002: One (1) Desiccant Air Dryer: Continuous-duty, dual tower, regenerative heated, 3-Phase, 480V, rated for 250 CFM, maintaining a dew point of -40 degrees F at 100 PSIG, and featuring a three-valve bypass system.
Delivery of all items is required at the St Stephen Powerhouse, 1275 Rediversion Road, St. Stephen, SC 29479, during specific hours (Monday-Thursday, 0800-1100 and 1300-1600).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order (Request for Quote).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 333912 (Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard.
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, 8:00 PM EST.
- Published: January 27, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible small business whose quote, conforming to the RFQ, is the most advantageous to the Government on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. To be considered technically acceptable, quotes must strictly meet the specifications detailed in the attached Statement of Work.
Contact Information
- Primary: Jaime Brown (JAIME.R.BROWN@USACE.ARMY.MIL, 251-690-2405)
- Secondary: Pekita Taliaferro-Littles (pekita.taliaferro@usace.army.mil, 251-694-3733)