Sources Sought Notice, Brand Name Only Air Compressors

Sources Sought Notice (SSN)

This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is issued by the Army Contracting Command (ACC) - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division, for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a commitment to contract. The purpose is to identify vendors capable of supporting a Brand Name Only requirement for a one-time supply contract for two (2) Ingersoll Rand air compressors.

• Two (2) Ingersoll Rand air compressors:

  • Item 1: IRN60H-OF, Oil-Free Rotary Screw Air Compressor (1 Each)
  • Item 2: SSR-EPE200-2S, Two-Stage, Oil-Flooded Rotary Screw Air Compressor (1 Each)

• The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision to supply and deliver these items.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price

• NAICS Code: 333912, Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing

• SBA Size Standard: 1,000 employees

• Any resultant purchase order/contract or delivery order will be issued by ACC-APG, Tobyhanna Division.

• Interested vendors are requested to provide specific information to assess their capability and authorization.

• Submission Deadline: Thursday, 07 May 2026 by 12:00 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Email to megan.jones5.civ@army.mil, including the Notice ID in the subject line.

• This is a Brand Name Only requirement.

• Company Name & Address

• SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI)

• Cage Code

• Business Size

• Market Availability of the Specified Items (Open Market / GSA / Other Vehicle)

• Point of Contact (Name, Telephone Number, Email Address)

• Submit questions regarding this SSN to Megan Jones, Purchasing Agent, at megan.jones5.civ@army.mil.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Memorandum for Record justifying limiting competition for a purchase at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. It details the rationale for selecting a specific brand name and contractor.

• Contracting Activity: ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, TOBYHANNA DIVISION.
• Action Description: New requirement, fiscal year 2026, for two Ingersoll Rand compressors (one Breathable Air Compressor, Model IRN60H-OF, and one Tool Air Compressor, Model SSR-EPE200-25).
• Proposed Contractor: Ingersoll Rand.
• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
• Required Delivery Date: 05/29/26.
• Authority Cited: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) - Purchases not exceeding the SAT, where only one source is reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.
• Reason for Authority: Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) is down to one working compressor of each required model. Replacing existing units with the same brand and model ensures compatibility with existing air lines, electrical conduits, and duct work, avoiding substantial costs, delays, and risks of work stoppage. Failure to replace these units poses safety risks and could halt production.
• Market Research: Ingersoll Rand has numerous authorized distributors and resellers, and their products are available in the open market and GSA Advantage. TYAD will periodically investigate other makes and models for future purchases.

This document indicates a sole-source purchase of specific Ingersoll Rand compressor models. While it details the justification for limiting competition for this specific acquisition, it also notes that the agency will periodically research alternative makes and models for future procurements, suggesting potential future opportunities for other vendors.