Kaeser rotary screw compressor Model: SM 10 Simplex with Secotec Dryer
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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
NASA/NSSC has issued a Presolicitation for a Kaeser rotary screw compressor Model: SM 10 Simplex with Secotec Dryer. This notice indicates an intent to award a sole source contract to Kaeser Compressors Inc., but the agency is seeking capability statements from other interested organizations to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. Responses are due by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on May 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is to procure and deliver a new air compressor to replace the existing unit for the ISAAC multifunctional robotic system used in composites manufacturing research at NASA/Langley Research Center, Building 1232A, Hampton, VA. Key specifications for the compressor include:
- Minimum sustained pressure: 180 psi
- Minimum flow rate: 25-35 cfm at working pressure
- Nominal power output: 10 horsepower
- Must accept three-phase power and be air-cooled
- Must include an air dryer system and a condensate filtering system
- Must fit within a footprint of 58" L x 63" H x 30" W.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Sole Source Intent)
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 333912
- Place of Performance: Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA
- Delivery Required By: No later than July 10, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source determination, but seeking competitive interest)
Submission & Evaluation
- Interested organizations must submit written capabilities and qualifications referencing ID 80NSSC26932624Q.
- Submission Deadline: May 14, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis.
- Note: This is not a Request for Quotes. Price offers will not be reviewed or accepted at this time. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Lindsey McLellan (lindsey.m.mclellan@nasa.gov)