Six (6) Docking Portable Lighting for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is seeking to procure six portable light towers for rental with specific technical specifications including 4,000-watt capacity, adjustable 20'-30' masts, forklift pockets, diesel power, and towable capability. Key contract requirements mandate that all equipment be delivered fully charged, fully assembled, and in first-class operating condition, with contractors responsible for all maintenance and repairs including 24-hour technician response and 48-72 hour repair or replacement timelines. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), provide documentation demonstrating technical capability, and comply with Operations Security (OPSEC) protocols protecting sensitive shipyard information. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror with demonstrated ability to meet the required schedule, with evaluation prioritizing technical acceptability, adherence to delivery schedules, and price. The quote submission deadline is February 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST, with quotes submitted via email to contracting officer Sarah Thibodeau at sarah.d.thibodeau.civ@us.navy.mil, and all interested parties must provide unit pricing and total pricing for three distinct line items covering equipment rental, freight and transportation, and an optional two-week rental extension.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business concerns. The rental period for the primary contract runs from February 24, 2026, through March 16, 2026 (three weeks), with an optional two-week extension from March 17-30, 2026, providing flexibility for extended support needs. No specific budget range or award value has been publicly disclosed in the solicitation documents. The place of performance is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine 03904, with FOB Destination pricing required, meaning the contractor bears all transportation and delivery costs. Personnel requiring facility access must be U.S. citizens with appropriate identification and DBIDS credentials, and all contractors must comply with mandatory OPSEC requirements including restrictions on disclosing classified or sensitive unclassified information related to shipyard operations, schedules, and capabilities.