Breathing Air System Repair and Servicing
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 Air Force, specifically the 628 CONS PK office, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for Breathing Air System Repair and Servicing at Joint Base Charleston, SC. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The Government is seeking to identify contractors capable of providing these services. Responses are due by May 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the repair and servicing of the Breathing Air System located in Building 515 at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, SC. Services will be performed on existing Gardner Denver VS50 Breathing Air Compressors and DBS205 Breathing Air Dryer/Purifiers within the Corrosion Control Facility. Key tasks include:
- Replacing four (4) coolers for the breathing air compressors (two for compressor #1, two for compressor #2).
- Performing preventative maintenance on compressor number two only.
- Removing existing equipment, purchasing, installing, and modifying new equipment as specified.
- Replacing specific items such as VS-50 NON-OEM Coolers (P/N GI 00007946), a 4000 Hr KCK4210 Maintenance Kit, a 4000 Hr GDBS205 Maintenance Kit, MLS3903 Cartridges, and Filter Elements 6526.
- The contractor must provide all supervision, labor, materials, tools, and equipment, including necessary assembly hardware and expendables.
- All repairs and modifications must be performed by qualified/certified mechanics experienced with the equipment.
- Coolers must meet minimum specifications, including specific dimensions, tubing, fins, casing, and connector requirements.
Performance Standards
Contractors are required to employ a commercial quality control program to ensure services meet contract requirements and prevent reoccurrence of defects.
Period & Place of Performance
Services will be performed at Joint Base Charleston, SC, during the 437 MXS hours of operation (6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday), unless otherwise notified.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: J043 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Pumps And Compressors)
- Response Due: May 25, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- Published: May 19, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research and information gathering purposes only; responses are strictly voluntary and may be used for planning. Telephone responses will not be accepted. All responses must be submitted via email to Daniel Teeter at daniel.teeter@us.af.mil.