Rental - (2) Air Compressors & (2) Regenerative Air Dryer Units

Solicitation

This solicitation is for the rental of Grade D Air Compressors and Regenerative Air Dryer Units for use at Naval Operating Base (NOB) Norfolk, VA. The government is procuring these items to support work at the base.

• Rental of two (2) Grade D Air Compressors, each providing at least 800 cubic feet per minute (CFM) at 125 psig, oil-free rotary screw design, with moisture separators. Units must be capable of 24/7 operation, weather-resistant, and meet NEMA Type 4 standards.

• Rental of two (2) Regenerative Air Dryer Units, each with a minimum capacity of 930 CFM at 125 psig, capable of providing a dew point of -65 degrees F. Dryers must be self-contained, oil-free, heatless, non-refrigerated, twin tower design, and capable of 24/7 operation. Units must be weather-resistant and meet NEMA Type 4 standards.

• Equipment must be portable, suitable for forklift and crane transport, and include lifting attachments.

• Contractor must provide operating manuals and on-call repair service.

• Solicitation Number: N4215826Q00220001

• Solicitation Issue Date: 04 May 2026

• Offer Due Date: 15 May 2026, 09:00 AM

• Period of Performance: June 15, 2026 - May 15, 2027, with two (2) six-month option periods.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (for rental items).

• NAICS Code: 532490

• Size Standard: USD 40,000,000.00

• Quotations are due by 05/08/2026 at 0900 AM Eastern via email.

• Questions for clarification are due by 05/15/2026 at 0900 AM Eastern.

• Technical acceptability will be evaluated based on the vendor's ability to meet specifications and delivery requirements.

• Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered (Technical Capability, Past Performance, Price).

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• Section J lists attachments: Technical Capability Form and Appendix A - Specifications.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "APPENDIX 'A' Interface Requirements For Rental Equipment Hook-up To NNSY Temporary Service," details the specific interface requirements for rental equipment, particularly air compressors and regenerative air dryers, to ensure proper hook-up to NNSY's temporary service. It specifies the necessary connectors and cabling based on voltage and amperage requirements.

• Mechanical Service: Requires 2" Male NPT inlet and outlet connections.
• 110-120 VAC Service:
  • 20 Amp or less: 3-foot tail of 12/3 cable with 3MT20 crowsfoot plug.
  • Over 20 Amp up to 50 Amp: 3-foot tail of 6/3 cable with 3MT50 crowsfoot plug.
• 440 VAC Service:
  • 20 Amp or less: 3-foot tail of 12/4 cable with 4MT20 crowsfoot plug.
  • Over 20 Amp up to 50 Amp: 3-foot tail of 6/4 cable with 4MT50 crowsfoot plug (also usable on 220VAC). Any service over 50 Amp requires box cable.
• 440 VAC 50-100 Amp Service (Manufactured by Crouse Hinds):
  • 50-100 Amps: 3-5 foot length of 2/4 cable with male camlock twist connectors. Specific part numbers provided for Brass, Black Sleeve, White Sleeve, and Red Sleeve.
• Over 100 and up to 225 Amps:
  • 3-5 foot length of 3 conductor 3/0 cable with camlock connectors. Specific part numbers provided for Brass, Black Sleeve, White Sleeve, and Red Sleeve.
• Over 225 and up to 400 Amps:
  • 5-15 foot length of 500 MCM cable with camlock connectors. Specific part numbers provided for Brass, Black Sleeve, White Sleeve, and Red Sleeve.

Bidders providing rental air compressors and regenerative air dryers must ensure their equipment meets these specified interface requirements, including the type and length of cabling, connectors, and mechanical connections. Failure to comply may affect the ability to hook up the equipment to NNSY's temporary service. The document also notes that NNSY Shop may need to evaluate specific equipment to determine proper cabling and connectors.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (N4215826Q0022) is for the rental of Grade D Air Compressors and Regenerative Air Dryer Units for the Naval Operating Base (NOB) Norfolk, VA. The government is procuring these items to support work at the base.

• Grade D Air Compressors: Two (2) units, each providing at least 800 cubic feet per minute (CFM) at 125 psig. Must be oil-free, rotary screw design (not oil-flooded), fixed speed, electrically powered (460 VAC, 3-phase, 60Hz), capable of running 24/7, weather-resistant (NEMA Type 4), and equipped with automatic switching controls, alarms, and indicators. Must have a gearbox casing designed to maintain vacuum and include moisture separators. Construction must be portable (container or skid) and comply with OSHA and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Inlet/outlet connections are 2" Male NPT, with adapters to be provided if necessary. Lifting attachments must be suitable for overhead lifting and marked.

• Regenerative Air Dryer Units: Two (2) units, each with a minimum capacity of 930 CFM at 125 psig and capable of providing a dew point of -65 degrees F. Must be self-contained, electrically powered (110/120 VAC, 1-phase, 60Hz), oil-free, and capable of running 24/7. Must have automatic switching controls, alarms, and indicators. Units are to be heatless, non-refrigerated, twin tower design with automatic condensate purges. Construction must be portable (container or skid) and comply with OSHA and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Inlet/outlet connections are 2" Male NPT, with adapters to be provided if necessary. Lifting attachments must be suitable for overhead lifting and marked.

• General Requirements: Units will be used outdoors and exposed to weather. Contractor must provide operating instruction manuals, engineering drawings/sketches, and 24/7 on-call repair service. Equipment must be preserved and packaged per manufacturer's commercial practice for common carrier acceptance.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but pricing arrangement is Firm Fixed Price for rental.

• Period of Performance: Base period from June 15, 2026, to May 15, 2027. Includes option periods.

• Estimated Value: USD 40,000,000.00 (This appears to be a ceiling or maximum value).

• Offer Due Date: May 15, 2026, at 09:00 AM Eastern.

• Questions Deadline: May 15, 2026, at 09:00 AM Eastern.

• Submission Method: Quotations must be emailed in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format.

• Evaluation: Technical acceptability will be evaluated first, followed by price. Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. Technical acceptability will be rated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable".

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 532490 (Rental and Leasing of Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment).

• Size Standard: 1350 employees.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and in full text.

• Inspection and Acceptance Location is "TO BE DETERMINED AT AWARD, NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD".

• The contract includes multiple option line items for extended rental periods.

• Contractor must provide POC information for the equipment.

• The government is responsible for providing operators and performing basic monitoring/visual checks.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Technical Capability/Contractor Responsibility Certification Statement" that must be completed and submitted with a vendor's quote to be considered for award. It serves as a checklist for vendors to certify that their proposed equipment meets the government's minimum specifications.

• Solicitation Number: N4215826Q0022
• Purpose of Request: Service rental for two (2) 800 CFM Grade D Air Compressors and two (2) 930 CFM minimum Regenerative Air Dryer Units.
• Equipment Specifications: The form details specific capabilities, features, and specifications for both the air compressors and the regenerative air dryers. Vendors must indicate "YES" or "NO" for each listed requirement.
• Air Compressor Requirements: Include minimum 800 CFM at 125 psig, oil-free rotary screw design (Grade "D" air per CGA G-7.1 or ISO 8573-1 Class 0), moisture separator, electrically powered (460 VAC, 3-phase, 60HZ), capable of 24/7 operation, weather-resistant, NEMA Type 4 compliant, and includes specific requirements for gearbox casing, automatic controls, alarms, and whip-check devices.
• Regenerative Air Dryer Requirements: Include minimum 930 CFM at 125 psig, dew point of -65 degrees F, electrically powered (110/120 VAC, 1-phase, 60HZ), self-contained, oil-free air, capable of 24/7 operation, heatless/non-refrigerated twin tower design, weather-resistant, NEMA Type 4 compliant, and includes specific requirements for automatic controls and alarms.
• General Requirements (Both): Compliance with OSHA and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, intact wire seals on relief valves, calibrated pressure gauges, lugged and color-coded power cable end fittings, 2" Male NPT inlet/outlet (or provided adapters), suitable attachments for overhead lifting (with specific design factors and markings), prominent gross weight marking, and provision of a lifting sketch/rigging diagram.
• Certification: Requires company name, cage code, signature, and date to certify that the proposed equipment meets or exceeds specifications.

This document is critical for bidders as it outlines the precise technical requirements for the air compressors and regenerative air dryers. Failure to meet any of these specifications and certify accordingly will likely disqualify a bid. Bidders must carefully review each item and ensure their proposed rental equipment fully complies before submitting their quote.