USS EMORY S LAND BAUER SCBA Compressor Material

The Department of the Navy's Military Sealift Command is seeking to procure Bauer Compressors SCBA Compressor Material for the USS EMORY S LAND (AS 39), specifically requesting a comprehensive set of high-pressure air compressor system components. The solicitation (N3220525Q2361) is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) covering 10-13 line items, including five-stage air-cooled compressors, control flow system units, 6000 PSI ASME storage cylinders, stainless steel tubing, tube fittings, and connectors. The procurement will be evaluated using a lowest-priced technically acceptable (LPTA) approach, with quotes due by June 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT. Vendors must submit their proposals via email to Ben Brackett and provide detailed specifications including part descriptions, pricing, delivery estimates, and country of origin. The solicitation emphasizes the critical nature of the equipment, noting that these compressors are essential for mission-critical systems like damage control and firefighting capabilities.

The contract is not set aside for small businesses and will be awarded under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 333912 for Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing. A Justification and Approval (J&A) document indicates that only one response was received during the sources sought process, from a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) partnered with Bauer Compressors. The procurement is funded through Navy working capital funds for fiscal year 2025, with a firm-fixed price purchase order. Delivery is specified as FOB Destination to MSC SSU BATS in San Diego, California, with a required delivery date of March 31, 2026. The total procurement is classified as a critical equipment acquisition, with the potential to significantly impact operational readiness if the specialized compressor materials are not successfully procured from an authorized Bauer OEM source.