Kaeser rotary screw compressor Model: SM 10 Simplex with Secotec Dryer

NASA/NSSC is seeking capability statements for the procurement of a Kaeser rotary screw compressor Model SM 10 Simplex with Secotec Dryer to replace an end-of-life unit at the ISAAC facility in Building 1232A, Hampton, Virginia. This is a presolicitation notice under solicitation number 80NSSC26932624Q, aimed at identifying qualified vendors rather than soliciting pricing, as price offers will not be reviewed or accepted at this time. The technical requirements specify a 10-horsepower, three-phase, air-cooled compressor capable of delivering a minimum sustained pressure of 180 psi and an airflow rate of 25–35 cfm, with an integrated air dryer and condensate filtration system, fitting within a 58”L × 63”H × 30”W footprint. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 333912 and will be conducted under FAR Part 12 as a commercial item sole-source procurement, with the Kaeser SM 10 specifically identified as the required model. All correspondence must reference the solicitation number, and responses in the form of capability statements are due by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on May 14, 2026, submitted in writing to the NASA Shared Services Center at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. Delivery is required no later than July 10, 2026, to the Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. The procurement is governed by the NASA FAR Supplement clause 1852.215-84 on the Ombudsman, but no other formal contract clauses, packaging or marking specifications, inspection criteria beyond technical performance, payment or invoicing instructions, or evaluation factors for award are detailed in the current documentation. No pricing, contract value, CLINs, or offeror certifications are included, as this phase is strictly for assessing vendor capability prior to formal solicitation.