2 Air Compressors and One Air Dryer
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, is soliciting quotes for two (2) Rotary Screw Air Compressors and one (1) Desiccant Air Dryer for the St. Stephen Powerhouse in St. Stephen, SC. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order award. Proposals are due March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the supply and delivery of new, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment:
- Two (2) Rotary Screw Style Air Compressors: 30 Horsepower, 3 Phase, 480V, rated for 125 PSI at 130 CFM. Features include VFD controls, air-cooled heat exchangers, and top-opening enclosures.
- One (1) Desiccant Air Dryer: Continuous-duty, dual tower, regenerative heated, 3 Phase, 480V, rated for 250 CFM at 100 PSI, maintaining a -40 degrees F dew point. Features a three-valve bypass system. The contractor will also be required to provide training for approximately 14 personnel on the operation and maintenance of the system.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 333912 (Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard.
- Basis for Award: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Quotes must meet specifications in the attached Statement of Work.
- Proposal Due Date: March 6, 2026, at 1400 CST (as amended).
- Final Industry Questions Deadline: February 23, 2026, at 1600 CST (as amended).
- Published Date: February 20, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Vendors are advised that only one quote per vendor will be evaluated. Amended or revised quotes submitted in response to Amendment 001 will be accepted. Questions received after the deadline may not be addressed.
Place of Performance & Delivery
Delivery will be to the St. Stephen Powerhouse, 1275 Rediversion Road, St. Stephen, SC 29479. Delivery hours are Monday-Thursday, 0800-1100 and 1300-1600.
Special Requirements
All items must be new, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products. Submittal procedures, including preconstruction submittals, shop drawings, product data, test reports, and Operation & Maintenance data, are detailed. Seismic restraint requirements for mechanical and electrical equipment are also specified.