Silent Oil Less Compressors

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is procuring three silent oil-less air compressors for the Marion VA Medical Center in Illinois. These specialized compressors are required to operate EndoDry Cabinets used for storing and maintaining colonoscopes and EGD scopes, with stringent technical specifications including a minimum of 0.94 CFM at 116 PSI, 3 HP motor, maximum pressure of 145 PSI, integrated desiccant dryer, and -40C dew point capability. Each compressor must be housed in a silencing cabinet with controls and locking casters, measuring 20" x 29" x 35" H, operating on 220/60/1 power with noise levels not exceeding 53 db/a. The compressors must meet ISO 8573-1, Class 1.2.1 air quality standards and include a two-year no-charge warranty. This is structured as a "brand name or equal" procurement, allowing vendors to offer alternative products that are compatible with existing equipment. The solicitation response deadline is August 28, 2025, providing vendors with only three days to submit proposals.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting participation to qualified small business entities. The procurement involves exactly three compressor units to be delivered to the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. No incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges are identified in the solicitation materials. The VA will handle all electrical hookup and connections to the existing EndoDry Cabinets, indicating that the contractor's responsibility is limited to supplying the equipment rather than installation services. The procurement is being managed by Jarrod A. Keller, Assistant Chief of SPS at the VA Medical Center, and falls under solicitation number 36C25525Q0543. The tight timeline between the posting date of August 25, 2025, and the response deadline of August 28, 2025, suggests this may be an urgent replacement or critical equipment need.