Solicitation_W912EK26QA055_Q and A.pdf

Questions and Answers

SOLICITATION NUMBER: W912EK26QA055

PROJECT TITLE: Mississippi River Project Office – Rotary Screw Air Compressors

Question 1: Will the compressors be installed outdoors or indoors?

Answer 1: Compressors will be stored outdoors.

Question 2: If outdoors, is there an existing enclosure or shelter?

Answer 2: No current enclosure or shelter is in place.

Question 3: What are the environmental conditions at the installation location?

Answer 3: The compressors will be in environments including extreme heat and direct sunlight, to extreme cold and snow covered.

Question 4: Section F lists July 31, 2026, as the delivery date, while the SOW requires delivery within 22 weeks after award. Please confirm the correct delivery requirement.

Answer 4: The delivery date is 22 weeks after award.

Question 5: The delivery address is shown with two ZIP codes—52731 and 52767. Please confirm the correct delivery address and ZIP code for freight pricing.

Answer 5: The delivery address is 52767.

Question 6: Please clarify the requirement “XS-180E with 2nd I/O Board.” Is XS-180E a required manufacturer/model or controller configuration?

Answer 6: The XS-180E with 2nd I/O board is an Ingersoll Rand controller. The provided controller must be as specified or equivalent.

Question 7: Are equivalent compressor models acceptable if they meet or exceed all listed specifications? If so, please identify the required documentation for demonstrating equivalency.

Answer 7: Yes, the provided compressors must meet all the provided specifications. Quotes must come with data sheets verifying the specifications.

Question 8: FAR 52.217-7 does not specify the period during which the Government may exercise the option for the fifth compressor. Please confirm the option exercise period.

Answer 8: See Amendment 0001

Question 9: Brand name?

Answer 9: The Government is seeking Ingersoll Rand RS110IE, 110KW, 125 PSIG Fixed Speed Oil Lubricated Rotary Screw Compressors or equivalent. This is a "Brand Name or Equal" commercial acquisition.

Question 10: Quantity? It looks like you are looking for 9 units?

Answer 10: No, the total quantity is five (5) units. This is structured as four (4) Base units and one (1) Option unit to be awarded at the discretion of the Government.

Question 11: Is start-up needed?

Answer 11: No. Formal contractor start-up services are not required. The compressors must be delivered complete and functional, capable of immediate operation once they are installed.

Question 12: Is Installation needed?

Answer 12: No. Physical installation services are not required from the contractor. The compressors will be physically installed by USACE personnel. Additionally, USACE will provide all unloading services at the time of delivery.

Question 13: Are you looking to buy only stand-alone units or all the required package if so, can you share the details and specs as well.

Answer 13: The Government is procuring the complete, conformed package equipped with all necessary accessories to be fully functional in an outdoor environment upon delivery. The exact specifications and required components are listed in solicitation.

Question 14: Since this is a small business supply acquisition, does the Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) apply, or is a waiver anticipated?

Answer 14: Amendment 0001 has changed this acquisition from a total small business set-aside to full and open competition. Therefore, the Nonmanufacturer rule no longer applies.

Question 15: The specification calls for an "XS-180E controller with a second I/O board." This is a proprietary Ingersoll Rand controller designation. Will the government accept an equivalent standard controller from another qualified manufacturer, provided it offers comparable functionality and I/O capacity? If a specific brand of controller is required, please confirm.

Answer 15: See response to Question #6.

Question 16: The specification requires RTDs. Please confirm the specific location(s) and quantity required. Standard units are equipped with PT1000 RTDs; please advise if additional RTDs beyond the standard configuration are needed, and where.

Answer 16: Units should come with their RTDs in their standard location per manufacturer. No additional are requested.

Question 17: The specification requires space heaters. Please confirm whether these are required on the main motor, in the control box, or both.

Answer 17: Space heaters should be located in the electrical cabinet at minimum.