# Air Compressor System

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa252125qb083

- Solicitation number: FA252125QB083
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA2521 45 Cons PK (FA2521)
- NAICS: 333912 Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 4310 Compressors and Vacuum Pumps
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Patrick AFB, Florida
- County: Brevard County (FIPS 12009). https://abierto.us/counties/brevard-county-fl-12009
- City: Patrick AFB. https://abierto.us/cities/patrick-afb-fl-1255375
- First posted: June 12, 2025
- Last posted: September 11, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/713e9788c3a84f4d8b5ad64064ba88f0/view

## Description

No additional questions will be accepted for this requirement.

FA252125QB083 Compressor Q and A 1. Can you provide pictures of the room where the compressor will go? a. Attached 2. What are the specifications of the concrete pad? (Please note: we do not require a concrete pad, and our compressors are rubber-isolated, so they do not need to be bolted to the floor.

Is this acceptable?) a. Even with the rubber isolation the concrete housekeeping pad is required 3. What is the distance of the electric service to the compressors? a. There will be a disconnect box on the wall within 10 feet of each piece of equipment 4. Will a breaker be provided, or will we need to supply one? a. There will be a breaker in the disconnect box and a breaker in the main panel 5. There is mention of duct work — can you describe in detail what is required? a. Although I am not an expert, there is ductwork for fresh-air, you can see in the picture in (2) places.

6. There is no oil/water separator which is required for all drain lines on compressors, dryers, tanks, and filters a. No separator needed 7. There is not a tank for the oil free compressor a. The oil free compressor is for breathing air and does not require a tank (see attached diagrams) 8. A 400 gallon tank is not big enough for the 100HP. Industry recommends 4-5 gallons per CFM. a. The 400-gallon tank should be sufficient.

Multiple high volume air devices will not be in use simultaneously 9. There is no dryer for the recip machine a. According to the attached diagram this compressor routes coalescing and particulate filters into air receiver and them thru the air drier.

The purpose of this combined synopsis and solicitation is to furnish and deliver a complete air compressor system suitable for installation and operation. This system shall support mission-critical operations by providing a reliable source of compressed utility and breathing air. Site Visit Notification A site visit for this requirement will be held on Wednesday, 3 September 2025 at 9:30 AM EST. Site visit is not mandatory but is highly recommended. Attendance is limited to two (2) vendor representatives’ maximum.

RSVP is required no later than COB on 2 September 2025. Please email the names of attendees to the Contracting Officer to confirm participation. NO MAKE SITE VISITS WILL BE PERMITTED!

**Important Requirements:**

**Location:** Attendees must enter through the East Gate of Patrick Space Force Base at least 20 minutes (9:10am) prior to meeting time to get signed on base.

**PPE Required:** All attendees must bring and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety vests, closed-toe shoes, and hard hats. Access will not be permitted without proper PPE REAL ID Compliance: Attendees must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification at the gate. Non-compliant IDs will not be accepted for base access.

**No Make-Up Site Visit:** This is the only scheduled site visit. No alternative or make-up visit will be offered.

**Documentation:** Vendors are expected to take detailed notes during the visit, as no follow-up walkthroughs will be provided. Failure to RSVP or meet access requirements will result in denial of entry. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRES OR QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

## Publications

- June 12, 2025: Sources sought, due July 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 3e7b0295af53422093ba4f0aa07feffb. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3e7b0295af53422093ba4f0aa07feffb/view
- August 27, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM EDT. Notice 4ac6a074ace74e59952dcb531cf0445f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4ac6a074ace74e59952dcb531cf0445f/view
- August 28, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM EDT. Notice 0191f5c611824e6e97afb76467adc3f0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0191f5c611824e6e97afb76467adc3f0/view
- August 28, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM EDT. Notice d8252564ef42472589bd8a6fbfee3637. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d8252564ef42472589bd8a6fbfee3637/view
- September 4, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM EDT. Notice 48a7b1c08aa949f681229bc4d11e99d0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/48a7b1c08aa949f681229bc4d11e99d0/view
- September 6, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM EDT. Notice 3bf6ceaa4d13484bb0f356227fdf05c5. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3bf6ceaa4d13484bb0f356227fdf05c5/view
- September 8, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM EDT. Notice dd33170075eb41a4af3d28ccbb87c217. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/dd33170075eb41a4af3d28ccbb87c217/view
- September 11, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM EDT. Notice 4b2b984c556c4f47a391442f31a09764. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4b2b984c556c4f47a391442f31a09764/view
- September 11, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM EDT. Notice 713e9788c3a84f4d8b5ad64064ba88f0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/713e9788c3a84f4d8b5ad64064ba88f0/view

## Points of contact

- Cynthia Whittaker, cynthia.whittaker@spaceforce.mil
- HANNAH GADDIE, hannah.gaddie@spaceforce.mil

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