Air Compressors

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies Solicitation N0040626QS081, originally dated 13 Jan 2026.

• The Response Due Time has been extended from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

• The Response Due Date has been extended from 19 Jan 2026 to 13 Feb 2026.

• Section 6 of the Notice To Offerors has been updated.

• Notice To Offerors (Section 6)

• Response Due Time

• Response Due Date

• The deadline for submitting offers has been extended to 13 February 2026 at 12:00 PM.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a BRAND NAME REQUIREMENT for OEM Manchester Tank Air Compressors. The government anticipates awarding a firm, fixed-price contract.

• The primary items are Air Receivers (Manufacturer Part Number: 302437) and Relief Valves (Manufacturer Part Number: Relief Valve), both from Manchester Tank.

• The acquisition requires "DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent" for the Air Receiver.

• Packaging and marking must comply with DODMANUAL 4140.01, VOLUME 9, MIL-STD 2073-1(series), ASTM D3951(series), and ISPM Publication No. 15 for crating.

• Shipments must be via fully traceable commercial freight.

• Contract Type: Firm, Fixed Price.

• Delivery Date: March 3, 2026.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery is by March 3, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Offer Due Date: January 19, 2026, 10:00 AM.

• Questions Deadline: 1 day prior to the solicitation's closing date, submitted via email to Zoe Sarto.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical (including delivery date), price, and past performance (in no order of relative importance).

• Quotes must be for the entire effort; partial quotes may be deemed unacceptable.

• Submission of invoices via WAWF is required.

• This acquisition is a "SMALL BUSINESS" set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 333912

• Size Standard: 1000 employees.

• Interested AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS must submit an OEM authorization letter with their quotes.

• Offerors must be registered in the SAM system.

• Information regarding Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for base access is provided.

• Inspection and Acceptance Locations are at MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND BATS, 9284 BALBOA AVENUE, SAN DIEGO CA 92123-5000 for both line items.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document serves as a Brand Name Justification for the procurement of specific air receivers. It details the reasons why competition is precluded and identifies the required manufacturer and product.

• Requirement Type: Brand Name Requirement (checked).
• Manufacturer: Manchester Tank.
• Item Description: Procurement of Manchester Air Receivers for installation with WI-0598 T-ALT 17-022 on board.
• Justification: The document states that MSC Drawing 8614686 lists approved parts for ESB Class Ships and calls for the Manchester Tank Brand, with no substitutions authorized. The Manchester Tank Brand parts are described as fully compatible in form, fit, and function with existing systems. It also specifies that these are "direct replacements" for existing equipment, and Manchester Tank is the T-ALT designed Air Receiver, for which no substitutes are authorized.
• Certification: The form includes a certification that the provided information is complete, correct, and does not contain classified information, acknowledging that processing this justification precludes competition.

This document indicates that the procurement is restricted to a specific brand (Manchester Tank) and product (T-ALT designed Air Receiver). Potential bidders who are not authorized dealers or manufacturers of this specific item may not be able to compete for this requirement. It highlights the need for parts that are direct replacements and compatible with existing systems, specifically referencing MSC Drawing 8614686 for ESB Class Ships.