Breathing Gas Compressor Maintenance and Repair

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Solicitation Number: 1305M326Q0112) for commercial products and services. The government intends to make an award no later than May 1, 2026.

The solicitation outlines services for compressor maintenance and related supplies over a base year and four option years. Key services include:

• Annual Service (per compressor): Replacing oil, oil filters, and air filters; inspecting and testing for air and oil leaks; inspecting fan and belts; adjusting belt tension; performing a comprehensive visual inspection; and providing a written condition report.

• Relief Valve Testing and Certification: Conducting a calibrated bench test to validate valve pressure, reinstalling the valve, performing a functional system test, affixing a service tag, and providing a certificate.

• Misc Supplies: Spare parts, consumables, and other material typically required to operate compressors.

• Period of Performance: Base Period: 04/27/2026 to 04/26/2027. Option periods extend through 2030-2031.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price for all CLINs. Award Type is Firm-fixed-price.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the solicitation includes line items with quantities and unit prices.

• Offer Due Date: 04/15/2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

• Submission Instructions: Offerors must submit signed and dated offers, including solicitation number, offeror information, UEI, EFT indicator, technical approach, price quote, and past performance questionnaire(s).

• Evaluation Factors: The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering Technical Approach and Capability, Price, and Past Performance. Options will be evaluated by adding their total price to the basic requirement, with specific calculations for Option Year 4 and FAR 52.217-8.

• Set Aside: This acquisition is set aside for Small Business (100.00%).

• NAICS Code: 811310

• Size Standard: $12.5 Million

• Attachments: The solicitation references several attachments, including a Statement of Work, Price Proposal List, Parts List, and DOL Wage Determination.

• FedConnect: The Department of Commerce will utilize the FedConnect® web portal for contract administration. Registration is required.

• REAL ID: As of January 1, 2026, facilities will require REAL ID-compliant identification.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Price Proposal form that bidders are expected to complete and submit. It outlines the pricing structure for services related to compressor maintenance over a base year and four option years.

• Base Year and Option Years: The proposal is broken down into a Base Year and four Option Years, each with distinct line items.
• Line Items: Each year includes three main service categories:
  • Annual Service (per compressor): Includes replacement of oil, oil filters, and air filters, inspection, and belt adjustment.
  • Relief Valve Testing and Certification: Involves calibrated bench testing of relief valves, reinstallation, functional system testing, and certification.
  • Misc Supplies: Covers spare parts, consumables, and other materials needed for compressor operation.
• Quantities and Units: Specifies the quantity (Qty) and unit of measure (Unit) for each service.
• Unit Price and Total Price: Fields for bidders to enter their unit prices and calculate the total price for each line item. Some line items have a "Not to Exceed" price indicated.

This form is critical for bidders to accurately price their proposed services for the opportunity. It details the specific maintenance tasks and supplies required for each contract year, allowing vendors to calculate their total bid and ensure it aligns with the government's expectations for cost.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To procure services for the maintenance, repair, and provision of parts for breathing gas compressors used by the NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) for SCUBA diving operations. This is to ensure the highest probability of continued operation and mission success, especially in remote field areas with limited vendor access.

• Provide annual maintenance services for breathing air compressors, with familiarity required for Bauer and Nuvair models.

• Conduct Relief Valve Testing and Certification, including calibrated bench tests, functional system tests, and reinstallation.

• Provide spare parts, consumables, and other materials required for compressor operation, subject to government approval and a spending limit of $750 over the period of performance.

• Relief valve testing must adhere to safety and manufacturer protocols.

• Service tags must indicate the test date and verified pressure rating.

• Maintenance records must be provided in paper or digital format.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (2026-2027) through Option Year IV (2030-2031).

• Place of Performance: NOAA Daniel K. Inouye Regional Center, Honolulu, HI, and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH).

• Contractor personnel must be qualified, with factory-certified technicians preferred.

• Personnel must be US citizens or permanent residents.

• Personnel must conduct themselves professionally and adhere to JBPHH and NOAA IRC safety requirements.

• Contractor personnel are subject to security requirements for JBPHH and NOAA IRC access.

• Site work/visits must be scheduled in advance to minimize impact on ongoing operations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a price list for various parts related to Bauer MaxiVerticus, Nuvair LP600, and Nuvair Voyager IV compressors. Vendors are instructed to provide their prices for these parts, as some or all may be requested under the order.

• Compressor Models: Bauer MaxiVerticus, Nuvair LP600, Nuvair Voyager IV
• Item Descriptions: Includes oils, oil filters, o-rings, gaskets, air intake filters, dryer cartridges, securus cartridges, rotary screw air oil separators, rotary screw oil filters, and various Hankison model filters.
• Part Numbers (p/n): Specific part numbers are listed for each item.
• Unit Price ($): A column is provided for vendors to enter the unit price for each part.

This price list is crucial for bidders to understand the specific parts that may be required for the opportunity. Bidders will need to use this document to provide pricing for these components as part of their proposal or quote, enabling the government to evaluate cost-effectiveness and availability.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for contracts performed in American Samoa, Hawaii, and Johnston Island.

• Wage Determination Number: 2015-5689, Revision No. 27, dated December 03, 2025.
• Geographic Area: American Samoa Statewide, Hawaii (Honolulu County), and Johnston Island Statewide.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles (e.g., Accounting Clerk, Automotive Worker, Registered Nurse, Computer Operator, Aircraft Mechanic) with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and, in some cases, footnote references.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific health and welfare rates are detailed for Hawaii, including rates applicable under Executive Order 13706.
• Paid Sick Leave: Notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 for paid sick leave.
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines requirements for paid vacation and holidays.
• Hazardous Pay Differential: Specifies applicable differentials for hazardous duty.
• Uniform Allowance: Details requirements for uniform provision and maintenance.
• Conformance Process: Explains the procedure for requesting additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination.

This wage determination is crucial for bidders responding to solicitations that require services in the specified geographic areas and are subject to the Service Contract Act. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs and pricing reflect these minimum wage rates and fringe benefits to be compliant. Failure to adhere to these rates can result in contract violations.