Kaeser air compressor system

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), operating under the Department of the Navy Secretary of the Navy Office of Naval Research, has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a sole source purchase order to KAESER COMPRESSORS for an AIRCENTER SM10 air-cooled compressor system with sigma profile system and accessories. This notice serves as advance notification of the agency's intent to proceed with a non-competitive procurement under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 333912 for Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1000 employees. The procurement falls under Federal Supply Code 4310 for Compressors and Vacuum Pumps and will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures for purchases not exceeding $250,000. The notice explicitly states this is not a solicitation or request for competitive proposals, as the agency has determined that only one responsible source can satisfy their requirements.

The primary purpose of this notice is to provide transparency and allow interested parties to challenge the sole source determination by demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the government. Contractors have fifteen calendar days from the publication date of August 11, 2025, until August 15, 2025, to submit responses showing clear and convincing evidence that a competitive procurement would benefit the agency. Any responses must be directed to the designated point of contact, Richard Key, at richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil, with proper reference to the Notice of Intent number. The government maintains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with the sole source award or conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received. Importantly, the agency will not reimburse any costs associated with providing capability information, and responses will be evaluated solely to determine if competitive procurement is warranted.