Renewal of Brand name Hawthorne Power Systems (HPS) Load Bank Maintenance at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Detachment San Diego

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is seeking quotes for a maintenance contract covering scheduled maintenance and unplanned repairs for one Hawthorne Power Systems (HPS) 1,875 KVA Resistive/Reactive Load Bank located at their San Diego detachment. The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command requires vendors to be authorized HPS resellers and service providers capable of performing both annual and semi-annual maintenance inspections using original equipment manufacturer parts. The solicitation operates under NAICS code 811310 with a size standard of $12.5 million and requires vendors to be registered in the System for Award Management. Award will be made to the lowest-price technically acceptable offeror, with vendors required to provide firm-fixed pricing for scheduled maintenance and fully burdened labor rates for potential emergency repairs. The quote response deadline is September 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with quotes submitted directly to Contracts Officer Lisa Fielding.

This procurement is structured as a full and open competition with no set-aside designation, making it available to all qualified contractors meeting the technical requirements. The contract structure includes a base year performance period from September 25, 2025, through September 24, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods that could extend the total contract value and duration significantly. All work will be performed at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Detachment San Diego in California, where contractors must comply with specific safety protocols including hazardous energy control procedures and Lockout/Tags-Plus requirements. The maintenance contract covers a single piece of specialized electrical testing equipment, requiring vendors to maintain capabilities for both routine preventative maintenance and emergency repair services. Contractors must also adhere to prevailing wage requirements as outlined in the San Diego County wage determination, which establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupational classifications.