4310--Brand Name or Equal - Bauer Air Compressor System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 is conducting market research through a sources sought notice for a Bauer Air Compressor System for the Bath VA Medical Center Fire Department in Bath, NY. The procurement seeks a Bauer UNICUS 4/S25H-E3 N1 6000 PSI Compressor (Fire Edition) or equivalent, specifically designed to replace an outdated fire department air compressor system. The required compressor must meet critical specifications including 6000 PSI operating pressure, 20 HP, 25.2 CFM charging rate, a 5-stage filtration system, automatic condensate drain, three-position fill station, and multiple safety features compliant with NFPA 1901 2016 edition standards. The contract will require the vendor to deliver, install, conduct certified air quality testing, ensure full operational functionality, and provide comprehensive training to fire department personnel on operation, maintenance, and safety protocols. Interested vendors must submit responses via email to Contracting Officer Erskine Shoulars at Erskine.Shoulars@va.gov by 12:00 PM EST on July 9, 2025, including company information, small business program eligibility, and a 5-page capability statement.

This pre-solicitation notice does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified vendors, though it specifically targets small businesses across various programs including HUBZone, 8(a), and SDVOSB. No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the documentation, and no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed as this is a market research effort preceding a formal solicitation. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333912 (Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing) and PSC 4310 (Compressors and Vacuum Pumps), indicating the government is seeking a single high-pressure air compressor system. The contractor will have 6 months from contract award to complete delivery, installation, testing, and training requirements. The solicitation emphasizes that this is a "brand name or equal" procurement for a made-in-America air compressor system, suggesting domestic manufacturing requirements may apply to the eventual formal solicitation.