Replace Bldg 65 Air Compressors (UPDATE)

The Air Force Research Laboratory seeks replacement of Building 65 air compressors at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, with quotes due July 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. The procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 333912 (Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing). A final site visit is scheduled for July 23, 2026, 2:00–3:00 PM EST at Building 65, Area B, 2790 D Street, WPAFB, OH 45433; RSVP and base pass requests are due by July 22 to michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil. There is no virtual option for the site visit.

Place of performance is Building 65, WPAFB, OH 45433. The contractor shall provide turnkey removal and disposal of two Ingersoll Rand Nirvana air compressors (Model IRN100H-CC), one Ingersoll Rand air dryer (Model TS11A), one Zeks air dryer (Model 800HSFA400), associated coalescing filter, prefilters, and mist eliminator, then furnish and install two new oil-free rotary screw air compressors (minimum 400 CFM at 125 psig each) and two new air-cooled dryers (minimum 490 CFM capacity each). All piping, valves, supports, and electrical work must comply with the National Electrical Code. The new system requires independent isolation of each compressor and dryer, configurable operation of either or both trains simultaneously, and a master control system with automated lead/lag functionality and Modbus protocol communication. Installation must maintain continuous plant air with shutdowns not exceeding four hours and requiring advance Government approval. The contractor is responsible for concrete pad modifications, removal of line reactors if not needed, manufacturer-recommended startup and commissioning, and delivery of Operations and Maintenance manuals plus up to four hours of training for up to three Government employees, with training costs included in total project price. Requested delivery is 10 weeks after award on FOB Destination basis. Evaluation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, with price as the primary factor. All specification requirements in the SOW must be met to be considered technically acceptable. Quotes must include all warranty requirements and documentation and identify quote validity period.