J043 - Compressor Maintenance
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 Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) sole-source contract to Kaeser Compressors, Inc. for Kaeser compressor maintenance and extended warranties at Dahlgren, VA. This presolicitation is not a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for preventative maintenance and extended warranties for specific Kaeser air compressor, air dryer, and evaporator equipment. Services include:
- Filter replacement
- Air/water separator filter maintenance
- Coalescing filter maintenance
- Motor maintenance/replacement under Kaeser's "ProTect Complete" program. These services are crucial for the Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) to maintain existing equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Sole-Source
- Anticipated Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031 (including a base year and four option years)
- Published Date: June 16, 2026
- Response Due for Challenges: June 30, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This procurement is restricted to Kaeser Compressors, Inc. The justification for sole-source cites that Kaeser Compressors, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only source for authorized, certified technicians and official warranties. Use of third-party technicians would void Kaeser warranties.
Action Items
This notice is not a request for proposals. However, any challenges to this sole-source intent must be received in writing by the response date. Challenges must include sufficient information to enable the Government to determine if an equivalent service exists that meets their needs. Submissions should be sent to ethan.t.othersen.civ@us.navy.mil.