Dehumidifiers

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure 500 Comfort Aire 50-pint dehumidifiers for the Yokosuka Housing Service Center through a competitive solicitation (N0040625QS176). The procurement specifically targets the BHD501H model or an equivalent dehumidifier, with precise dimensional requirements of 16.5 inches wide x 12 inches deep x 24 inches high. The government will evaluate offers based on best value, considering factors such as price, delivery lead times, and past performance, with an explicit understanding that the lowest-priced quote may not necessarily be selected. The solicitation was posted on May 16, 2025, with offers due by May 26, 2025, at 12:00 PM, indicating a compressed response timeline for potential vendors. Authorized distributors and resellers are encouraged to submit proposals that meet the technical specifications and delivery requirements.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses can compete for the contract. The place of performance is the U.S. Navy's Yokosuka Housing Services Center located in PSC 473 BOX 131, FPO AP USA, with a required delivery date of June 30, 2025. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 500 units of dehumidifiers with a firm fixed-price pricing arrangement. The contract will be administered by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, falling under the NAICS category of Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing (333994) and the Product Service Code for Driers, Dehydrators, and Anhydrators (4440). The government reserves the right to award the contract to a vendor that best meets the overall requirements, not necessarily the lowest-priced bidder.