Breathing Air Compressor - Sources Sought
ID: SSBreathingAir2025NFARSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA6670 914 AW LGCNIAGARA FALLS, NY, 14304-5000, USA

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912)

PSC

COMPRESSORS AND VACUUM PUMPS (4310)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3d0905664e7542a890a4dc9e2eb1cba1/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the 914th Contracting Office at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS), is seeking information from potential suppliers for a Breathing Air Compressor System, including installation and removal of the existing system. The procurement aims to enhance operations in the fuel systems maintenance shop by acquiring a 25 horsepower Ingersoll Rand rotary compressor (model RSa-18i or equivalent) along with associated equipment such as dryers, filters, regulators, and breathing air panels, all of which must comply with federal, state, local, and OSHA regulations. Interested parties, particularly small businesses, are encouraged to submit their capabilities and company information via email to Matthew Crum at matthew.crum.9@us.af.mil by the specified deadline, noting that this Request for Information is for planning purposes only and no funds are currently available.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Matthew Crum
    (716) 236-2213
    matthew.crum.9@us.af.mil
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    Breathing Air Compressor - Statement of Need (DRAFT).pdf
    The 914th Air Refueling Wing at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station requires the procurement and installation of a 25 horsepower Breathing Air Compressor to enhance operations in the fuel systems maintenance shop. The contractor must provide all necessary resources, including labor, materials, and transportation to deliver a compressor (Ingersoll Rand model RSa-18i or equivalent) that meets specified criteria. This includes features such as a 240-gallon receiver, electronic drain, and a power outage restart option. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for the demolition and disposal of the existing compressor, ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and OSHA regulations. The project encompasses installation tasks including connecting ductwork, starting up the new equipment, providing operator training, and ensuring proper disposal of oil and refrigerant. Future maintenance and services for the installed equipment must align with standard manufacturer warranty provisions. This procurement effort emphasizes efficiency and safety within the maintenance operations at the air wing, ensuring that breathing air systems are effectively up-to-date and compliant with operational needs and regulations.
    Sources Sought - Breathing Air Compressor.pdf
    The 914th Contracting Office at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather details from potential suppliers capable of providing a Breathing Air Compressor System, including installation and removal of existing systems. The desired system features a specific Ingersoll Rand rotary compressor and associated equipment like dryers, filters, regulators, and breathing air panels, with all specifications provided in detail. The inquiry invites responses from all businesses, particularly small businesses, and requests specific information including company data and capability to meet the requirements. This initiative falls under NAICS Code 333912 – Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing. It emphasizes that the RFI is for informational purposes only, with no funds available at this stage and no binding outcomes from responses. Updates will be posted on the SAM website, with submissions due via email to a specified address. The goal is to identify potential sources for the upcoming solicitation related to this requirement.
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