Questions and Answers for FA9101-20-Q-0002.pdf

Questions and Answers for FA9101-20-Q-0002: Air Compressors and Dryers

Q1. Does the compressor have to be at Atlas Copco? There may be better options…. We sell and service Atlas Copco and that may end being the best choice but I wanted to know if you wanted me to look across all the compressor brands to find the best one or just use Atlas Copco to match this spec?

A1. No, the compressors do not have to be Atlas Copco, the spec doesn’t require the compressors or the dryers to be Atlas Copco. The spec was modeled after the Atlas Copco GA37 package with

C110 dryers with dew point control because we have are familiar with their operation and maintenance.

Q2. No specific dryer is called out… can we use Zeks? They are a made in America dryer from

Pennsylvania that is among the best in the industry!

A2. Yes, you can use the dryer of your choice, dryers need to match the capability of the compressors and meet the specified design, control and service requirements of the spec.

Q3. Do we need to quote installation? It looks like we would be on base but just in an advisory role… that cost would be much less than if we were doing the work!

A3. No, as specified the “Installation of the machine shall be accomplished by AEDC personnel and supervised by factory trained servicemen.” We expect facility pipe and electrical modifications to be made that will actual make the installation hard to bid, therefore we did not ask for this to be bid.

Expect a delay between delivery and the time that your technician needs to be on site for startup and training. Possibly three separate startups depending on the complexity of each installation.

Q4. Do we need to quote service?

A4. You can quote service as an option. It is not a requirement of this procurement.

Q5. when do you need this all back to you?

A5. Quotes are due 6 Dec 2019, 12:00 PM CT.

Q6. ship everything to you or to the base? Also does everything need to be mounted on skids or as is?

A6. As specified - “Provide all preservation, packaging, and packing to ensure safe delivery of the machine and related components to AEDC (FOB Arnold Air Force Base, TN 37389). Deliver Machine to AEDC for off-loading by AEDC personnel.” We are expecting the components to be permanently skid mounted for ease of installation of each unit. The requirement is one skid for each compressor unit and another for its dryer, total of six skids.)