OP4 Diesel Generator Rental
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, is soliciting proposals for the rental of trailer-mounted diesel-powered portable generators, load banks, and isolation transformers in San Diego, CA. This Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition) opportunity seeks to provide backup power to a submarine. Proposals are due by June 26, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
Opportunity Overview
This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ N3904026Q3124) is for commercial services under FAR Part 12. The requirement is for the rental of specialized power generation equipment, including a trailer-mounted diesel generator with a built-in fuel tank, a self-contained load bank, and an isolation transformer to unground power. The acquisition is a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) DO-A3 rated action.
Scope of Work
The requirement necessitates a minimum of two sets of equipment due to overlapping periods of performance. Key equipment specifications include:
- Generator: Trailer-mounted, Tier 4 engine, 1000 kW (1,250 kVA) up to 1,250 kW (1,562.5 kVA) standby power, capable of 12-hour continuous operation at 100% load, refuelable while operating, noise level not exceeding 85 dB[A] at three feet. Must be suitable for seaside environments (NEMA 3R or greater), meet EPA/CARB emission standards, and be newly manufactured or refurbished within the last 10 years.
- Load Bank: Capable of handling specific kVA/kW ratings at 450-480 VAC, 3-Phase, 3-Wire, with a digital controller, freestanding, and semi-portable.
- Isolation Transformer: To achieve specific megohm readings to ground on both generator and ship sides.
- Services: Provision of technician services for installation, testing, training, preventative maintenance, and emergency response. Defective equipment must be repaired or replaced within 48-72 hours.
- Deliverables: Required data items include Test/Inspection Reports, Equipment Technical Manuals, Contractor's Personnel Rosters, Maintenance Service Reports, and Environmental Permits, as detailed in the Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- NAICS: 532490 (Rental and Leasing of Construction Machinery and Equipment), with a Small Business Size Standard of $40M.
- PSC: W061 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Electric Wire, And Power And Distribution Equipment).
- Period of Performance (PoPs): Multiple phases spanning from July 2026 through September 2027, with additional option periods. Overlapping phases require multiple equipment sets.
- Place of Performance: San Diego, CA (F.O.B Destination).
- Wage Determination: Service Contract Act Wage Determination WD 2015-5635 for San Diego County, CA, applies.
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Alyssa Scarelli at alyssa.a.scarelli.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on a best value determination, with non-price factors significantly more important than price.
- Technical (Factor I): Assessed via a combined technical/risk rating. Tier 4 engines and small equipment size are considered advantageous. Technical narratives are limited to 10 pages.
- Past Performance (Factor II): Evaluated based on CPARS, databases, and questionnaires. Offerors must submit up to two recent and relevant examples (within the last three years), limited to 2 pages.
- Price (Factor III): Evaluated for reasonableness.
- Instructions: Proposals must strictly adhere to the instructions, including detailed technical approaches, descriptive literature, and completion of the Request for Quote for each CLIN. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
Contact Information
- Contracting Specialist: Alyssa Scarelli (alyssa.a.scarelli.civ@us.navy.mil, 2079940740)
- Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): Paul Weaver