Rental (1) 400 LPAC system

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, operating under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is seeking to lease one electric-powered 100 HP Low Pressure Air Compressor (LPAC) system for establishing a Tool Air system at Naval Subbase New London. The comprehensive system must include a 400 SCFM compressor, 500-gallon air receiving tank, 400 CFM desiccant air dryer, 250 feet of 3-inch air hose, and distribution manifold, with strict technical requirements including 100% oil-free air delivery, 125 PSIG maximum system pressure, UL listing, remote emergency stop functionality, and capability to operate in outdoor temperatures ranging from -10°F to 110°F. The contractor must be responsible for equipment delivery, startup, commissioning, training, and maintenance including weekly inspections and preventative maintenance. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with evaluation criteria including technical acceptability, schedule adherence, and price. The submission deadline is November 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, and vendors must submit completed RFQs with all required technical specifications, manufacturer details, equipment brochures, and pricing information via email to william.v.leduciii.civ@us.navy.mil.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with no incumbent contractor identified. The rental period is from November 17, 2025, through December 21, 2025 (five weeks), with an optional one-week extension from December 22, 2025, through December 28, 2025. The performance location is Naval Subbase New London in Groton, Connecticut. The RFQ is structured as an "All or None" award, requiring vendors to provide complete pricing for all line items including LPAC rental and associated freight costs, with published commercial labor rates for maintenance services. Payment will be processed through either Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) or Government Commercial Purchase Card (GCPC), and vendors must adhere to applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and NAVSEA clauses, including Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements governing the protection of sensitive shipyard information.