Central Vacuum Pre-Separator
Overview
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force is soliciting proposals for the procurement and installation of a Central Vacuum Pre-Separator at Tinker Air Force Base, OK. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks a "Eurovac 30" Brand Name or equivalent cyclonic pre-separator with installation and training. Proposals are due March 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes the purchase, delivery, installation, performance verification, and training for one industrial cyclonic pre-separator system. Key specifications include a freestanding, welded steel pre-separator with a 55-gallon steel drum adapter, an airflow capacity of 2500–3250 CFM, and the ability to capture coarse particulates larger than two inches. Installation involves connecting to the existing central vacuum system, integrating a dust level sensor (Eurovac Brand or equivalent IFM LMT105), and installing two 24VDC red strobe lights as visual alerts for drum fullness. The contractor must provide operator training for at least ten personnel for eight hours per day.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 333413 (Air Purification Equipment), Size Standard: 500 employees
- Place of Performance: Tinker Air Force Base, OK, Building 9001
- Period of Performance: Delivery expected by August 31, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: March 30, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
- Submission Method: Quotations must be submitted to the address specified in Block 9 of the solicitation.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the vendor with the lowest total evaluated price (TEP) whose quotation conforms to all solicitation requirements. Price is the sole evaluated factor.
Site Visit & Clarifications
A site visit will take place on March 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Interested parties must RSVP by March 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST to Sondra Groth (sondra.groth@us.af.mil) and Sheridan Robison (sheridan.robison@us.af.mil). The RSVP email must include attendee names, phone numbers, emails, and whether assistance is needed for base access. A Real ID or valid passport is required for installation access. Due to a lack of existing system documentation, a site visit is highly recommended for accurate quoting. No explosion prevention equipment or interlock level gages are required for this project.