The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $1.55 million firm fixed-price contract to B2 Constructors, LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Marietta, Georgia, for the overhaul of a Centac centrifugal air compressor system located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. The contract, awarded on September 17, 2025, with a completion date of September 17, 2026, is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside. Under this engagement, B2 Constructors will inspect, refurbish, and restore a 4-stage Ingersoll-Rand 5500 HP Six Stage Centac centrifugal air compressor to like-new performance capabilities, providing comprehensive management, labor, equipment, and technical services as detailed in the Statement of Work.
B2 Constructors brings substantial experience in critical infrastructure and mechanical systems maintenance, having established a strong track record primarily serving the Department of Veterans Affairs across multiple regions with projects encompassing HVAC upgrades, equipment repairs, and facility improvements. The contractor's selection for this Air Force Research Laboratory initiative underscores its technical capability and experience with complex compressor repair operations. As a SDVOSB, B2 Constructors fulfills the Air Force's commitment to supporting veteran-owned enterprises while addressing the specific technical requirements of restoring this essential aerospace systems infrastructure supporting the Air Force Materiel Command Research Laboratory's operations.