4310--This is a RFQ/Solicitation for a brand name or equal Bauer Air Compressor System - Bath VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 is seeking to procure a high-pressure air compressor system for the Bath VA Medical Center Fire Department. The solicitation specifically requests a Bauer UNICUS 4/S25H-E3 N1 6000 PSI Compressor (Fire Edition) or equivalent, designed for fire department operations with critical specifications including a 20 HP engine, 6000 PSI operating pressure, 25.2 CFM charging rate, and 5-stage compressor with P5 Securus filtration system. The procurement also includes installation services, vendor-provided training, and certified air quality testing to ensure the system meets safety standards for firefighter operations. The contract will be awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, emphasizing cost-effectiveness while maintaining technical compliance. The solicitation was posted on July 14, 2025, with responses due by July 22, 2025 at 12 PM EDT, providing vendors with a tight eight-day response window.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small businesses with the size standard of 1000 employees under NAICS code 333912 for Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing. The place of performance is the Bath VA Medical Center located at 76 Veterans Ave, Bath, NY 14810, where the compressor system will be delivered and installed. The contract structure is firm-fixed-price, and the vendor must complete installation within 6 months of contract award. This acquisition represents a critical replacement of an end-of-life air compression system that is essential for firefighter safety and emergency response operations at the medical center. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the procurement includes comprehensive services beyond just equipment supply, encompassing freight, installation, testing, and training components.