NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE FOR ONE (1) OIL FREE AIR COMPRESSOR, ASSOCIATED PARTS, AND THREE (3) YEARS OF PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE.

Other / Unclassified

This document provides special instructions and information for potential bidders responding to a solicitation. It includes points of contact, contract type, inspection and acceptance procedures, tax exemption details, receiving room information for deliveries, instructions for handling exceptions in proposals, distribution statements, payment terms, and specific DFARS commercial clauses that are included or excluded.

• Points of Contact: Provides contact information for the Contract Specialist (NyShaun Greene) and Contracting Officer (Eddie Kemp) for inquiries.
• Contract Type: Specifies a Firm-Fixed Price contract.
• Inspection and Acceptance: Government inspection and acceptance will occur at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL).
• Tax Exemption: Provides ARL's exemption certificate number and Federal Tax ID for Maryland retail sales and use tax.
• Receiving Room: Details delivery hours and location for truck shipments at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG).
• Proposal Exceptions: Instructions for bidders to submit any exceptions or conditions in a cover letter.
• Payment Terms: States that payment terms of less than net thirty (30) days are unacceptable.
• Foreign Nationals: Outlines requirements for offering to employ foreign nationals, including submission of employment eligibility documentation.
• DFARS Clauses: Lists specific DFARS clauses that are included (marked with 'X') or excluded. Bidders should review these for compliance requirements, particularly those related to Buy American, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium, and Business Operations with the Maduro Regime.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically a Notice of Intent to solicit only one source (brand-name only) for one (1) Oil Free Air Compressor, associated parts, and three (3) years of preventative maintenance. The government intends to award a contract to Ingersoll-Rand Industrial US Inc. (CAGE: 9MC93).

• One (1) Oil-free rotary screw compressor (Model: E90-160I, OFR, 90-160KW, Fixed Speed), including specific components and options.

• CLIN 0002: Start Up services for the compressor.

• CLIN 0003: PackageCARE (Year 1 Price) for preventative maintenance for three years.

• Delivery required no later than twenty (20) weeks after contract award.

• Delivery and Acceptance Location: 6375 Johnson Rd, Building 321 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005.

• Place of Performance: 2800 Powder Mill Rd. Adelphi, MD 20783.

• This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

• The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06 (Effective 01 October 2025).

• NAICS Code: 333912 (Business Size Standard: 1,000).

• Contract type is not explicitly stated but implied to be fixed-price based on clauses.

• Response Date: Five (5) business days after date of posting, via email to the Primary Point of Contact.

• Offers are due no later than May 25, 2026, by 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to requirements and whose price is fair and reasonable. Technical acceptability is based on compliance with specified brand-name product.

• Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 (with Alternate I).

• This is a brand-name-only solicitation, intended for a single source (Ingersoll-Rand Industrial US Inc.). However, the government will consider all proposals received by the closing date.

• Offerors must provide their business size and identify any socioeconomic categories.

• This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but competitive proposals will be considered if received.

• DPAS Rating: N/A.

• Contracting financing cannot be provided.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "Salient Characteristics" for a required oil-free rotary screw compressor. It serves to certify that the specified characteristics are available in the commercial marketplace and details the specific components and options required for the compressor.

• Product Description: E90-160I, OFR, 90-160KW, FIXED SPEED
• Quantity: 1
• Included Components: A detailed list of specific components, including model number, motor specifications, cooling types, controller details, enclosure modifications, and various options (e.g., sunlight shade, frost protection, outdoor modification).
• Warranty: One year covering full compressor breakdown, parts, shipping, labor, travel, and preventative annual maintenance via on-site visits.
• Delivery: Free on Board (FOB) Destination to US ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY, SHIPPING & RECEIVING, 2800 POWDER MILL RD, ADELPHI MD 20783-1138, no later than September 10, 2026.

This document defines the precise technical specifications and contractual requirements for the compressor. Bidders must ensure their proposed product meets all listed salient characteristics, components, warranty terms, and delivery requirements to be considered compliant.