High Pressure Air Compressor
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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 FA8125 AFSC PZIMA, is soliciting proposals for a High Pressure Air Compressor for the 76th CMXG at Tinker Air Force Base, OK. This Firm-Fixed-Price contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement, delivery, and installation of a new compressor system. Quotations are due by April 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the contractor to provide one (1) new High-Pressure Air Compressor, including its delivery, installation, performance verification, and training. The compressor must be a Typhoon Series, WP3100 - 24/7 Continuous Duty Compressor or similar, designed to replace an existing 50-year-old unit. The contractor is responsible for all labor, equipment, parts, incidentals, consumables, and transportation. Key responsibilities include providing necessary electrical equipment to connect to the disconnect switch and all piping/fittings for the building air system and cooling water connections.
Key Technical Specifications & Site Constraints
The required compressor must be:
- Rated for continuous duty, providing a minimum of 110 SCFM free air supply at 750 to 1000 PSI, configurable to regulate at 750 PSI.
- Operate on 460 VAC 3 phase 60 Hz electrical power and be water-cooled, compatible with a 48 ± 2 degrees Fahrenheit chilled water system.
- Dimensions: No larger than 60" wide x 108" long x 72" height, weighing less than 6,000 pounds. Installation must be possible by crane without major mechanical equipment disassembly.
- Equipped with a controller capable of Modbus TCP communication; a list of registers must be supplied.
- A lifetime warranty is required.
Site-specific details are critical:
- Installation: Forklifts cannot be used in the mechanical room; the contractor must provide all necessary equipment for offloading, lowering, and moving the compressor.
- Dimensions: Doorway is 70"x92". Compressor pad is 8'x12'x6". Distances from electrical switch to pad (138") and pad to ceiling beam (122") are provided.
- Electrical: Specific electrical switch details (Siemens I-T-E NF-354 A, Type 1, 200 Amps; 3-phase, 125/180 Amps, 600V max) and wire specifications (AWG 2/0, 600V) are provided, indicating the need for precise electrical work.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 333912 (Compressors And Vacuum Pumps)
- Small Business Size Standard: 800 employees
- Period of Performance: Delivery, installation, performance verification, and training to be completed within 10 business days of delivery, with delivery required on or before May 8, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Tinker Air Force Base, OK 73145.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM UTC.
- Submission Method: Quotations must be submitted to the office specified in Block 9 of the solicitation.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the vendor with the Lowest Total Evaluated Price (TEP) whose quote conforms to all solicitation requirements. Price reasonableness and absence of unbalanced pricing will also be assessed. Price is the only evaluated factor.
Additional Notes
Offerors must complete representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM). Funds are not presently available, and no award will be made until funds are available; the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation. The contractor must be a distributor of parts and factory repair certified for the compressor system.