Air Compressor
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 Department of the Army, specifically the 0409 AQ HQ CONTRACT office, is seeking to purchase an Air Compressor for a breathing air filling system to be located in Grafenwoehr, Germany. This is a Presolicitation notice requesting quotes based on detailed product specifications provided in the attached document. This notice does not serve as a formal solicitation. Responses are requested by June 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a comprehensive breathing air filling system, centered around a high-performance air compressor. Key components and specifications include:
- Compressor: PE 700-VE model, 330 bar, 700 liters/min delivery volume, 4 filling stages, three-phase current (400//50 Hz), weighing 420-490 kg, with dimensions of 148 x 83 x 152 cm. Sound pressure level is max. 73 dB(A).
- Compressor Block: Features a micronic intake filter, low-pressure lubrication, intercoolers, aftercoolers with stainless steel fins, intermediate pressure safety valves, 4 cylinders, 4 stages, X design, and a load cycle counter.
- Control System: Automatic control with a 3.5" TFT color display, supporting semi-automatic or fully automatic operation, temperature and oil pressure monitoring, operating hours counter, and display of service intervals/error history. Supports local language settings, password protection, and data export via SD card.
- Treatment System: Integrated oil and water separator, filter system with automatic monitoring and shutdown when saturated, and automatic condensate drain. Air quality must meet DIN EN 12021:2014-07 standards.
- Additional Components: Includes TUEV-tested safety valves, a compressor mounting kit, transport preparation, connection kit for intake air, installation of a premium stainless steel shut-off valve, switching strip with START/STOP and EMERGENCY STOP buttons, halogen-free control cable, and breathing gas monitoring (CO, CO2, O2, humidity, VOC, oil).
- Filling Bar: Includes a B-Fill filling bar with rocker arm filling valves (PN 200 and 300 bar) and German cylinder connections.
- Piping and Storage: Specifies high-pressure seamless stainless steel piping, bottle storage for 6.8L cylinders, and a storage trolley.
- Training & Acceptance: Requires training for operating personnel and acceptance of the system in accordance with relevant directives (2014/68/EU, TRBS 3145).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Request for Quotes/Information)
- Product Service Code: 4310 - Compressors And Vacuum Pumps
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, 08:00 AM Z
- Published: June 2, 2026
Place of Performance
Grafenwoehr, Germany
Action Items
Interested vendors should review the detailed product specifications provided in the attached document, "Product Specification_Air Compressor.pdf," to ensure their proposed solution meets or exceeds all technical requirements. This notice is for informational purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation.
Contact Information
- Primary: Pashun Tappin (pashun.j.tappin.mil@army.mil, 314-526-8717)
- Secondary: CPT Diego Caula (diego.f.caula.mil@army.mil, 314-526-8778)