Opportunity
SAM #N4215826QE049
Rental of 1,500kW Trailer-Mounted Diesel Generator for Naval Station Norfolk and Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Buyer
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Posted
May 14, 2026
Respond By
May 22, 2026
Identifier
N4215826QE049
NAICS
532412, 532490
This opportunity involves the Department of the Navy, specifically the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Naval Station Norfolk, seeking the rental of a trailer-mounted, minimum 1,500kW (1.5MW) standby diesel generator for use at Naval Station Norfolk and the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Norfolk Naval Shipyard - Naval Station Norfolk, CEP-198 Exterior - Products/Services Requested: - Rental of one trailer-mounted, minimum 1,500kW (1.5MW) standby diesel generator - Must provide 450 volts, 3-phase, 3-wire ungrounded output - 1,500kW standby rating, 1,000kW continuous power, 1,600 amps minimum continuous rated amps - Equipped with block heater, battery charging circuit, and suitable pigtails for NNSY 120V distribution - Capable of parallel operation with shipboard generators - Output circuit breaker with long time overcurrent trip set to 150% of base load COP current rating - Dimensions not exceeding 20 ft (L) x 8 ft (W); weight not exceeding 50,000 lbs fully fueled - Diesel fuel capacity for 24-hour minimum run time; external trailer-mounted fuel tank if used - Self-contained cooling system; outdoor rain-tight enclosure - Recent vintage (not more than 10 years old); tested within two weeks of delivery with test data provided - Operating instructions posted; compatible with Shipyard furnished THOF-500E-T-500 lugged output cables - Rental service includes maintenance, operational training, and preventative maintenance - U.S. citizen personnel required for operation, meeting security and badging requirements - Contractor must respond to service requests within specified timeframes - Quantities: - Base period: 12 months rental (1 generator) - Option period: 6 months rental (1 generator) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Generator must be trailer-mounted and meet strict technical, safety, and operational specifications - Preventative maintenance and operational training must be provided - Personnel must be U.S. citizens and comply with security/badging requirements - Generator must be tested within two weeks of delivery and be of recent vintage (not more than 10 years old) - No specific OEM or part number is specified; open to any manufacturer meeting requirements - Place of performance and delivery: Naval Station Norfolk CEP-198 and Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA
Description
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 and issued using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), Portsmouth, VA, intends to award a Firm‑Fixed‑Price (FFP) contract for the rental of one (1) trailer‑mounted 1,500 kW minimum standby diesel generator for a base period of one (1) year, with one (1) additional six‑month option period.
This requirement will be solicited as a 100% Total Small Business Set‑Aside. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award and remain registered through final payment. Quotes must remain valid for 60 days.
Award will be made to the Lowest‑Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror. Technical acceptability will be evaluated strictly on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis.
All offerors shall submit the required information no later than the solicitation closing date. Quotes must be prepared in accordance with the Request for Quote (RFQ) and must reflect the offeror’s best terms. The Contracting Officer may reject any or all proposals and may negotiate final terms only with the Government’s selected vendor.
The vendor’s proposed price will be evaluated for price reasonableness. All prices must be determined fair and reasonable by the Government.
Please refer to the attachments for the complete description and specifications. Vendors shall submit:
A completed Solicitation (SF 1449) N4215826QE049 A completed Capability Statement (see attachments) A vendor quote that details any additional information and specifications necessary
Quotes must be all‑inclusive. No additional charges will be accepted after award. Each quote shall include the following: the company’s name, address, UEI number, CAGE code, and telephone number.
Proposals shall be submitted via email to the designated point of contact identified in the solicitation.