Sources Sought For Replacement of Failed Compressor Components

The U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is issuing this source sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for the potential need for replacement of failed compressor components in the Segment B laboratory nitrogen generator system. Work includes removal and replacement of the existing compressor high pressure pumps and system check valves, clean-out of any debris in the air system and restoration of the existing compressor and delivery system to full functionality. The main objective is to replace four (4) existing failed high pressure air pumps and four (4) check valves on each pump circuit in a Powerex air compressor.

The Powerex compressor manufacturer information is as follows:
1. Powerex Model: SEQ200740HPAJ
2. Serial Number: (M)9/21/2020-S18431-2870
3. Existing Compressor Pump Model Number: SLAE05EHP
4. Existing Check Valve Part Number: IP087700AV

All replacement parts must be certified by the compressor manufacturer as fully compatible with this Powerex compressor unit.

Contractor shall install all new components, and perform all service necessary to return compressor to full operation within 10 business days of Notice to Proceed (NTP) by the Contracting Officer (CO)

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code assigned to this source sought is 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME.

This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

If your organization has the ability to meet this requirement, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations shall address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) provide goods/services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with tight program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance; hiring and retention of key personnel and risk mitigation; and 4) provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract.

BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and multiple awards MAY be made.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 5:00 PM ED on August 25, 2026. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to beth_wilson@ios.doi.gov. If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact Beth Wilson at beth_wilson@ios.doi.gov.