Portable Load Bank

The United States Marine Corps, specifically the Marine Depot Maintenance Command (MDMC), is conducting a market research solicitation for a Portable Resistive Load Bank to support operational testing and maintenance of military power generation equipment. The procurement targets specialized testing equipment that can be used with NAVAIR Tactical Quiet Generators (TQGs), Power Distribution Boxes (PBDs), and transformers. This solicitation is designed to assess vendor capabilities, availability, and cost-effectiveness for meeting government requirements. The opportunity is classified under the NAICS Category 334515 for Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a specific Product Service Code (PSC) of 6625 for Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments. The solicitation was posted on May 9, 2025, with responses due by May 14, 2025, indicating a relatively tight timeline for potential vendors to submit their information.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, suggesting the opportunity is open to a broad range of qualified vendors. The place of performance is specified as Albany, GA 31704, which will be the location for potential equipment delivery or service implementation. While specific award values are not detailed in the provided documentation, the market research nature of the solicitation suggests the government is primarily seeking information about potential solutions and their associated costs. The procurement is directly tied to military maintenance operations, focusing on ensuring robust and reliable power generation testing capabilities. The attached government file, "D1 Portable Load Bank RFQ.pdf", likely contains more detailed specifications and requirements for interested contractors to review and respond to during this market research phase.