RFQ_Service Air Compressor FINAL.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE TEST CENTER

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE CALIFORNIA

One AFMC…Powering the World’s Greatest Air Force

13 March 2026

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

FROM: AFTC/PZIA

Arnold Engineering Development Complex 100 Kindel Drive, Suite A332 Arnold AFB, TN 37389

SUBJECT: Request for Quotation (RFQ) FA910126QB018, New Rotary Service Air Compressors, 100% Small Business Set-Aside

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation set-aside 100% for Small Business. The subject requirement is for a commercial product; as such, this solicitation is prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.2, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation is not authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the vendor associated with developing a quote. The Government reserves the right not to award a contract in response to this RFQ. Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance of this requirement, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 333912, Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing, with the corresponding business size standard of 1,000 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is 4310, Compressors and Vacuum Pumps.

This requirement is set aside 100% for small business participation. As such, only quotes received from vendors that qualify as a small business under NAICS code 333912 will be considered.

The purpose of this solicitation is for the Government to obtain all necessary hardware, labor, and services for the procurement of two (2) 50hp New Rotary Service Air Compressors. To meet this requirement, the vendor shall perform all tasks outlined in Attachment 1 – Service Air Compressor Replacement SOO and Performance Parameters.

Provided below are the anticipated Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs), Product Descriptions, Quantities, and Unit of Measure (UOM):

Delivery Location: Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee NLT 3 Months ARO

*FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (FEB 2026) applies to this acquisition and the following addendum applies:

The terms “offer,” “offeror,” and “proposal” are replaced with “quotation,” “vendor,” and “quote” respectively.

The first sentence of paragraph (a) is revised to read: “The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear above.”

The first sentence of paragraph (c) is revised to read: “The vendor agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to this solicitation.”

RFQ due date: Wednesday, 25 March 2026 RFQ due time: 1:00 P.M. Central Time Email to: paytonne.szatkowski@us.af.mil and leslie.mcgowan@us.af.mil

Note: .zip files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network and will not go through our email system.

All questions regarding this RFQ must be emailed to paytonne.szatkowski@us.af.mil and leslie.mcgowan@us.af.mil no later than 1:00 P.M. Central Time 23 March 2026.

CLIN Product Description Quantity UOM

0001 Two (2) 50hp New Rotary Service Air Compressors Attachment 1 – Statement of Objectives with Associated Performance Parameters Delivery Period 3 Months ARO

1 LOT

Demolition of two (2) Existing Service Compressors Attachment 1 – Statement of Objectives with Associated Performance Parameters Delivery Period 3 Months ARO

1 LOT

Installation of two (2) 50hp New Rotary Service Air Compressors Attachment 1 – Statement of Objectives with Associated Performance Parameters Delivery Period 3 Months ARO

1 LOT

Initial Start-Up, Operational Check-Out, Commissioning of two

(2) 50hp New Rotary Service Air Compressors Attachment 1 – Statement of Objectives with Associated Performance Parameters Delivery Period 3 Months ARO

1 LOT

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Please provide the following with your quote:

1. Technical quote/solution meeting all requirements outlined in RFQ Attachment 1 – Service

Air Compressor Replacement SOO and Performance Parameters.

2. Expected delivery date for each line item after receipt of order (ARO).

3. A statement confirming the total quoted price is all inclusive of costs associated with delivery to Arnold AFB.

4. Completed Pricing Worksheet - RFQ Attachment 2.

All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be considered for award. The Government will not provide contract financing for this acquisition. Invoice instructions are provided in Attachment 3 - Provisions and Clauses.

*FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (FEB 2026), applies to this acquisition and the following evaluation is applicable:

Basis of Award:

Contracts awarded under FAR 12 are not subject to FAR 15.2 procedures. Accordingly, award of a contract under this RFQ, should an award be made, shall follow the procedures outlined in FAR Part 12, as supplemented.

A purchase order may be awarded to the offeror who is deemed responsible IAW FAR 9.1, as supplemented, whose quote conforms to the RFQ's requirements and is judged to represent the technically acceptable quote with the lowest complete and reasonable price.

First, the Government will rank the quotes which conform to the RFQ's requirements from lowest priced to highest priced. Then, the Government will evaluate the lowest priced for technical acceptability as follows:

Technically acceptable - quote meets all the requirements of the RFQ.

Technically unacceptable - quote does not meet all the requirements of the RFQ.

If the quote with the lowest price is determined technically acceptable and the price is complete, reasonable, and balanced, this offeror’s quote represents the best value to the Government an award will be made to that offeror. If the lowest priced quote requires resolution of minor or clerical errors to any aspect of the quote, including technical or price, the Government will consider the correction potential and may enter interchanges with that offeror. If, after interchanges to resolve minor or clerical errors with that offeror, the quote is technically acceptable and remains the lowest priced quote, the order will be awarded to that https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ offeror. If the Government deems the quote not easily correctable, or if at any time the quote becomes other than the lowest priced, the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability, followed by an analysis of the price to verify reasonableness, completeness, and balanced pricing. Interchanges will take place as necessary or deemed appropriate by the Government. Applicable definitions are outlined below:

Completeness - The Offeror’s price will be reviewed to determine the extent to which all the price elements have been addressed. The Offeror’s price quote will be evaluated to ensure continuity and traceability of prices to the technical quote and between the initial quote and any revisions. The review will determine the adequacy of the contractor’s quote in addressing and fulfilling the RFQ requirement.

Reasonableness - For a price to be reasonable, it must represent a price to the Government that a prudent person would pay in the conduct of competitive business. In accordance with FAR 12.209, the Government will determine if the proposed price is fair and reasonable using the price analysis techniques defined in FAR 15.404-1.

This evaluation process will be repeated until reaching a technically acceptable quote, or until all quotes are evaluated. In order to determine price fair and reasonable, the evaluation process may continue until reaching two technically acceptable quotes (to establish adequate price competition). The Government intends to make an award based on the initial quote submissions without conducting interchanges. Therefore, each quote should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to hold interchanges if, during the evaluation, it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Interchanges are fluid interaction(s) between the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Offerors that may address any aspect of the quote, including technical and price, and may or may not be documented in real time. Vendor responses to INs will be considered in making the order selection decision.

(End of Provision)

All vendors must be registered in System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ at the time of quote submittal.

FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (FEB 2026) applies to this acquisition with the following Addendum: Paragraph (c) of this clause is tailored as follows: Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes, such as changes in the paying office, appropriations data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government.

Note: The vendor acknowledges that should the quoted terms and conditions and/or agreement conflict with mandatory provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other Federal law applicable to commercial acquisitions, to the extent of such http://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ conflict the FAR and Federal law govern and conflicting vendor terms and conditions and/or agreement are unenforceable and are not considered incorporated into any resultant contract.

For additional FAR provisions and clauses not referenced specifically in this document that apply to this acquisition, see Attachment 3 – Provisions and Clauses. Likewise, for DFARS provisions and clauses that are applicable to this acquisition, see Attachment 3 – Provisions and Clauses. The full text of these clauses and (*) provisions may be assessed electronically at the website acquisition.gov. NOTE: ALL PROVISIONS WILL BE REMOVED AT TIME OF

AWARD BUT SHALL REMAIN PART OF THE CONTRACT FILE.

LESLIE R. MCGOWAN

Contracting Officer

Attachments:

Attachment 1 – Service Air Compressor Replacement SOO and Performance Parameters Attachment 2 – Pricing Worksheet Attachment 3 – Provisions and Clauses