Rental of One (1) 400 LPAC

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command has issued a solicitation for the rental of one (1) VRLA 400 Low Pressure Air Compressor (LPAC) for use at Naval Operating Base (NOB) in Norfolk, Virginia. The procurement is structured as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeking a commercial rental solution for a 100 HP electric-powered air compressor capable of delivering 400 SCFM of 100% oil-free air at 115 PSIG. The equipment must operate in outdoor environments with temperatures ranging from -10F to 110F and include a 500-gallon air receiver tank, 400 CFM desiccant air dryer, distribution manifold, and 250 feet of 3-inch air hose. Evaluation will be conducted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with quotes due by March 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST. Contractors must provide comprehensive services including equipment startup, commissioning, preventive maintenance, and operator training.

The solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 532490 with a size standard of $40 million, targeting small businesses in the commercial and industrial machinery rental sector. The initial period of performance is from March 25, 2025 to April 21, 2025, with an optional extension period from April 22, 2025 to May 5, 2025. The contractor will be required to provide 24/7 repair services with a 12-hour response time and ensure full compliance with the shipyard's Operations Security (OPSEC) contract requirements. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, the procurement is for a short-term equipment rental at the Norfolk, VA location. The government contact for this opportunity is Gordon Roberts III, who can be reached at gordon.j.roberts1@navy.mil for any additional information or clarification regarding the solicitation.