Sources Sought Notice - Rental of (1) Deisel 20K Ultra High Pressure (UHP) Trailer

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking to lease one diesel-powered Ultra High Pressure (UHP) water jet trailer system with a 20,000 PSI capacity and 20 GPM flow rate for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The equipment must be portable, trailer-mounted, and capable of operating in ambient temperatures ranging from -10°F to 110°F without additional shelter. Key requirements include a diesel engine, double-wall fuel tank with secondary containment, NEMA 3 electrical components compliant with the National Electrical Code and ASME standards, and comprehensive safety features such as rupture discs and emergency stop capabilities. Potential contractors must demonstrate a statement of capability for the requirement, provide evidence of past performance on like or similar work within the past three years, and confirm that all personnel assigned will be U.S. citizens subject to shipyard security protocols. Responses are due by October 24, 2025, with the understanding that quotes are not being accepted at this stage—only statements of capability and past performance documentation.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to firms meeting SBA small business criteria. The contractor will be responsible for equipment delivery, startup, commissioning, operator training, and full maintenance support throughout the lease term, including weekly inspections, preventative maintenance scheduling, technical instruction provision, and emergency repair services with a 12-hour response time requirement. No specific award value or lease duration has been disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, nor has any incumbent contractor been identified. The classified industrial machinery and equipment rental NAICS code 532490 and PSC code 4310 indicate this procurement falls under compressors and vacuum pumps equipment, though the specific lease period and total contract value will likely be detailed in the formal solicitation to follow.