Rental of (4) portable light towers

Naval Sea Systems Command, through Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's Contracting Division (Code 410), seeks quotes for rental of four portable light towers, with quotes due November 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET. The set-aside is Total Small Business, and the solicitation is issued on an "All or None" basis.

Place of performance is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine 03904. Each unit must provide 4,000 watts of light output, carry an adjustable 20 to 30 foot mast, include integrated forklift pockets, run on diesel power, and be towable. The basic line covers four weeks of rental from December 22, 2026 through January 29, 2027, with an option for two additional weeks from January 30 through February 12, 2027. Equipment must arrive fully charged, fully assembled, and ready for use, support 24/7 operation, and be repaired or replaced within 48 to 72 hours of notification, with the contractor covering all repair and maintenance costs. Deliveries are not accepted on weekends or federal holidays.

Deliverables include an operator/maintenance manual, lifting and pad eye certification data, and a contractor personnel roster of emergency repair points of contact, updated within one day of personnel changes. Contractors must comply with the basic OPSEC contract requirements form, which governs portable electronic devices, badge removal, and disclosure reporting. The form states an OPSEC Plan is not required.

Award is lowest-priced technically acceptable with acceptable past performance, without discussions unless necessary. Pricing is firm fixed per contract line item number on an FOB Destination basis. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and complete required representations and certifications. Quotes are submitted by email to Christie Ashcraft at christie.j.ashcraft.civ@us.navy.mil. The NAICS code is 532490, and the PSC is W062.