Portable Diesel Air Compressor

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). The U.S. Air Force requires one Portable Diesel-Powered Air Compressor. This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business Concerns.

• One (1) Portable Diesel-Powered Air Compressor.

• The requirement is a Brand Name or Equal to Bobcat PA185KBT-ML-T2 with Military Super Standard options.

• Specific equipment requirements are detailed in Attachment 1 - Statement of Need, section 3.0.

• Contract type: Not specified, but implied to be commercial.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but lead time is a factor in evaluation.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Proposal or quote submission instructions: Submit via email to the POCs and Contracting Officer listed.

• Evaluation criteria: Quotes will be evaluated based on Price and Technical Capability to Meet the Government's Requirement. The Government intends to award to the responsible vendor whose quote represents the best value.

• Key deadlines or milestones:

  • Solicitation Issue Date: Friday, 12 June 2026
  • Response Deadline: Monday, 29 June 2026, no later than 12:00 PM Central Standard Time.
  • Questions Deadline: 25 JUN 2026.

• Quotes must be valid for 90 days.

• This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business Concerns.

• North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 333912

• Small Business Size Standard: 1000 Employees

• This solicitation incorporates RFO, R-DFARS, and AF Contracting Compass provisions and clauses.

• Attachments include: Statement of Need, Provisions and Clauses, Instruction to Offerors, and Evaluation Factors.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To procure one (1) new, portable, diesel-powered air compressor system for the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron (97 CES) at Altus Air Force Base. The system is needed to support civil engineering and flight line maintenance activities, specifically for powering pneumatic tools used in time-sensitive airfield damage repair.

The contractor must provide a turnkey, fully functional, and operational portable diesel-powered air compressor system, complete with all specified components and accessories.

• Performance:

  • Air Delivery: 185 CFM
  • Operating Pressure: 100 psig

• Engine: Tier 2 Diesel Engine (e.g., Kubota V2403M-DI-T or equal)

• Portability: Mounted on a trailer with standard axle and electric brakes; maximum towing speed of 65 mph.

• Features & Accessories: Dual hose reels (each with 100 feet of hose), enclosure painted USAF Gray, comprehensive control panel with fuel gauge, heavy-duty battery (min. 1000 Cold Cranking Amps).

• Compliance: Must include USAF-specific preservation, RFID/UID tags, data plates, and all literature/manuals in English.

• Delivery Timeline: To be specified by vendor in quote; estimated lead time of 15 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Place of Performance: Altus AFB, OK (exact location provided upon award).

• Shipping Terms: Contractor arranges and includes all transportation and freight costs as a separate line item.

Government Point of Contact (POC) will perform visual inspection and operational testing to verify the equipment meets specified characteristics.

Standard commercial Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) warranty for parts and labor, commencing upon final Government acceptance.

Contractor personnel must comply with Altus AFB security and access requirements, including obtaining visitor passes and potential escort by 97 CES personnel.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides instructions to offerors for submitting their proposals in response to RFO 52.212-1.

• Price Submission: Must be completed using page 1 of the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.
• Technical Submission: Must be a separate document. It should be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail to demonstrate how the technical portion of the offer meets the requirements in Attachment 1 – Statement of Need. Offerors should assume no prior knowledge of their experience by the Government.
• Submission Method: All documents are to be submitted electronically via email.

This document outlines the specific format and submission requirements for both price and technical proposals. Bidders must adhere to these instructions to ensure their offer is considered. It also specifies the email addresses for submission and highlights that the technical proposal must directly address the requirements in the Statement of Need, assuming no prior knowledge of the offeror's experience.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document lists clauses that are incorporated by reference into a solicitation or contract. It serves as a reference for bidders to understand the legal and regulatory requirements that will apply to the opportunity.

• Clause Number: Unique identifier for each clause.
• Clause Title: A brief description of the clause's subject matter.
• Year/MO: The year and month the clause was last updated.
• Section: The section of the relevant regulation (e.g., FAR, DFARS) where the clause is located.
• Full Text Clauses: Some clauses are provided in full text for clarity, including specific representations and instructions for offerors.

Bidders must review these clauses to understand their obligations and requirements. Key clauses highlighted include:

• Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (252.204-7017, 252.204-7018): Requires representations regarding the use of such equipment and services.
• System for Award Management (SAM) Registration (52.204-13, 52.204-7): Mandates registration in SAM.
• Evaluation Factors (52.212-2): Outlines how offers will be evaluated, including Price and Technical Acceptability.
• Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) Payment Instructions (252.232-7006): Details the electronic invoicing and payment process.

Understanding and complying with these clauses is critical for preparing a compliant and competitive proposal.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the evaluation factors for a solicitation concerning commercial products and commercial services. The Government will award a contract to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering price and other factors.

• Offers must conform to all solicitation requirements, including technical requirements, terms, and conditions.

• Failure to conform may result in a quote being deemed non-awardable.

• The award will be based on a "best value" approach, prioritizing technically acceptable quotes with the lowest evaluated price.

• Evaluation Factors:

  • Price
  • Technical Acceptability

• Factor 1 - Price: The Government will consider price as a factor in determining the most advantageous offer. The Government reserves the right to award to an offeror other than the lowest bidder for a higher quality item.

• Factor 2 - Technical: Assesses whether the vendor's quoted item meets the requirements outlined in the Statement of Need Attachment.

  • Quotes will be rated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable."
  • "Acceptable" means the quote clearly meets minimum requirements.
  • "Unacceptable" means the quote does not clearly meet minimum requirements.
  • Technical submissions must be in a secondary document, be clear, concise, and provide sufficient detail for evaluation.
  • Proposals must include convincing rationale demonstrating how the technical portion meets solicitation requirements.

• Not specified in this document.

• The technical acceptability is determined by meeting requirements set out in Attachment 1 - Statement of Need.