A/C Units with Heaters for Boat Enclosure

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking rental services for five (5) air conditioning units with heaters for boat enclosure purposes, classified under NAICS code 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing) and PSC code W041 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment- Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment). The solicitation requires bidders to submit two proposal copies—one full unredacted version and one redacted version—with daily, weekly, and monthly rates using the provided rate worksheet, along with CAGE and UEI numbers and shipping charges incorporated into the total proposal amount. Key contract requirements include delivery of 75-80 ton A/C units with a minimum 900,000 BTU/hr cooling capacity and 125 kW heating capacity by January 2, 2026, with 24/7 operational capability, preventative maintenance, and 2-4 hour service response times. The evaluation criteria have been updated per Amendment 001, which also clarified CLIN 1001 provisions under FAR 52.217-8 allowing for up to 6 additional months of contract extension. The proposal due date is November 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST.

This is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside contract with a performance period from January 2, 2026, to January 1, 2027, with an optional 6-month extension. No incumbent contractor or specific award value has been identified in the solicitation materials. The contract covers five line items for 12-month periods and one line item for the 6-month extension option, making this a firm fixed-price contract to be administered by Norfolk Naval Shipyard. All work will be performed at Portsmouth, Virginia, specifically in Drydock 4 at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, where the units must support environmental conditions for the USS NEW HAMPSHIRE. Contractors must comply with base access procedures, obtain Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) cards, and adhere to the shipyard's safety and security requirements for the duration of the rental period.