Purchase of NX300-C050 Turbo Blower Core

The City of Orlando's Water Reclamation Enterprises department is seeking to procure an NX300-C050 Turbo Blower Core through a sole source procurement process, identified by Sole Source Number S25-0069. The procurement is specifically for a highly specialized technological component manufactured by APG Neuros, which includes complex features such as bump foil air bearings, a high-speed permanent magnet motor operating at 22,000 RPM, a back swept forged impeller, a 400 hertz VFD, and specialized PLC programming. The procurement opportunity was posted on November 6, 2024, with a response deadline of November 13, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (ET). During this seven-calendar-day window, APG Neuros is providing an opportunity for alternative suppliers to demonstrate their capability to provide a comparable product by submitting product information, qualifications, and capabilities to Purchasing Agent Varun Desai via email at varun.desai@orlando.gov. The procurement is specifically for the Water Conserv 2 facility in Orlando, Florida, and targets a critical infrastructure component for water reclamation operations.

The sole source procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. APG Neuros claims to be the sole manufacturer of the core component and the only authorized distribution source, which effectively limits potential competitors. No specific budget range or award value is detailed in the documentation, though the procurement appears to be for a specific replacement or maintenance part for existing infrastructure. The opportunity is open to any supplier who can demonstrate equivalent technological capabilities, with the city reserving the right to evaluate alternative proposals during the specified response period. The procurement is geographically focused on Orange County and the City of Orlando in Florida, with the technical requirements suggesting a highly specialized technological need for municipal water infrastructure. Contact for the procurement is Varun Desai, Purchasing Agent III, who can be reached at varun.desai@orlando.gov or by phone at (407) 246-3874 for any additional inquiries or clarifications regarding the sole source procurement.