How to bid on air compressor/air dryer/air purification system maintenance for the Dept of Defense

What the agency is buying

The Department of Defense needs a small business to provide servicing and preventive maintenance for air compressors, air dryers, and an air purification system. This work will be performed at the 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City, Iowa. The contract includes a base year and three option years.

This is a firm-fixed price contract, and the government intends to make a single award. This opportunity is set aside 100% for small businesses.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on September 10, 2026. Questions about the solicitation must be emailed to SMSgt. Mark Crombie by 10:30 AM Central on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Questions and answers will be consolidated and posted.

Quotes are due by 1:30 PM Central on Thursday, September 24, 2026. It is your responsibility to verify that your quote has been received by the contracting office before the deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for small businesses specializing in equipment maintenance, particularly for industrial air systems. The applicable NAICS code is 333912, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

Vendors should be prepared to provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary for the required servicing and maintenance.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents.

Your quote must include a completed vendor information sheet with company details, tax ID, point of contact information, CAGE Code or UEI Number, place of manufacture, anticipated delivery time, FOB details, and net payment terms. You must also provide adequate information such as product brochures, cut sheets, or technical data sheets to show your offering meets the minimum specifications. Links to websites are not acceptable.

Ensure your System for Award Management (SAM) registration is active and reflects all applicable socio-economic groups and NAICS codes. If the listed NAICS code is not in your SAM profile, you must complete the representations in FAR 52.219-1 and attach it to your quote. Quotes can be submitted by mail, hand delivery, or email to [email protected].

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review the attached Performance Work Statement and equipment listing to fully understand the scope of work. If needed, request photos of equipment and site visits through the Contracting Officer.

Ensure all required forms and certifications are complete and accurate. If your SAM profile does not include the necessary representations and certifications, or if they differ, you must submit the full text provisions and clauses with your quote. Failure to provide adequate specification information or complete representations and certifications will result in your quote being considered non-responsive.

Verify that your accounts receivable/billing department can comply with electronic invoicing through iRAPT within WAWF and receive payment via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to the bank account listed in your SAM profile.