Rental of Refer Box (1)

Naval Sea Systems Command seeks rental of one refrigerated box (refer box) for Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, California, with responses due June 5 by 3:00 PM EST. The procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 493120.

Place of performance is San Diego, California. The required equipment is a 20-foot by 8-foot refrigerated box rated to 38 degrees Fahrenheit, featuring a 32-inch swing door, interior emergency safety release, occupancy sensor with exterior indicator, interior lights, and capability to operate from 440 VAC 3-phase, 30-amp power. The unit must be liftable by forklift or overhead crane and must comply with all California state emissions and environmental impact requirements.

The base period of performance runs September 1, 2026, through August 30, 2027 (52 weeks), with an optional extension from August 31, 2027, through September 27, 2027 (4 weeks). Contract line items include refer box rental, start-up and commissioning costs, monthly maintenance costs, and freight charges.

The vendor must obtain all required state permits, perform monthly maintenance per manufacturer specifications including operational checks, and provide emergency repair services with a technician on-site within 24 hours of notification and repairs completed within 24 hours or replacement within 48 hours. Contractors must comply with Portsmouth Naval Shipyard OPSEC requirements and protect unclassified Critical Information and Indicators from unauthorized disclosure. Service Contract Act wage determination WD #2015-5635 applies, with health and welfare benefits of $5.55 per hour, paid vacation accrual, and eleven paid holidays annually.

Evaluation prioritizes technical acceptability, experience and past performance (with preference for relevant contracts completed within the past five years involving sanitary tank cleaning and sanitization), and best value pricing. Price quotes must remain firm for 60 days. All vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and respond via email to Sarah Thibodeau at sarah.d.thibodeau.civ@us.navy.mil.