12K dehumidifier sources sought

The Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Puget Sound is conducting a sources sought market research to identify potential suppliers for two 12,000 CFM dehumidifiers with specific maritime industrial specifications. The procurement targets a specialized piece of equipment designed for shipboard abrasive blast and paint operations, with precise technical requirements including seawater and steam coils, a stackable design, and a specific dimensional footprint of 16' long x 8'-5" wide x 10' high. Potential vendors are invited to submit capability statements demonstrating their organizational capacity to meet these technical specifications, with responses due by 10:00 a.m. PST on June 3, 2025. The market research will help determine the ultimate procurement method, and interested parties must submit their information via email to naomi.larson@dla.mil. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333413, which covers Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing.

The opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, indicating that only small businesses will be eligible to compete for the final contract. The dehumidifier units are substantial, weighing 12,000 pounds each, and are designed to operate in extreme temperatures ranging from -10°F to +104°F. While no specific award value is mentioned in the pre-solicitation notice, the technical complexity and specialized nature of the equipment suggest a potentially significant contract value. The procurement is specifically for the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and the detailed specification indicates a need for highly engineered equipment that can withstand rigorous maritime industrial environments. Vendors responding to the sources sought notice will need to provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating their technical capabilities, organizational structure, and ability to meet the stringent performance requirements outlined in the technical specification.