Tool Air Compressor Rental

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is soliciting rental services for specialized industrial equipment at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, specifically seeking four Tool Air Compressors, four Regenerative Air Dryers, and four Air Receivers. The procurement will utilize a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection method, focusing on evaluating pricing reasonableness and technical compliance. Contractors must provide detailed daily, weekly, and monthly rental rates for the equipment, which needs to meet precise technical specifications including oil-free rotary screw design capable of delivering 400 Cubic Feet per Minute at 125 PSI. The solicitation requires vendors to submit comprehensive technical brochures and demonstrate capability to deliver and maintain equipment that can operate 24/7 in a maritime environment. The formal proposal response is due on May 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM, with a performance period spanning from June 13, 2025, to December 12, 2029.

The contract opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 532490 for Commercial and Industrial Machinery Equipment Rental and Leasing, and while initially not designated as a set-aside, the Standard Form 1449 indicates a preference for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). The equipment will be deployed at Naval Station Norfolk, exposed to everyday weather and saltwater conditions, with contractors responsible for all delivery, connection, and maintenance requirements. Contractors must comply with naval station safety and security protocols, provide emergency response within eight hours, and handle all equipment transportation at no additional cost. The five-year contract includes an initial six-month period followed by subsequent 12-month renewals, with equipment to be delivered to Building 276 at the shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical capabilities, pricing competitiveness, and adherence to federal acquisition regulation clauses related to small business utilization and commercial product requirements.