Opportunity
SAM #N3904027Q1002
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard telehandler rental with an additional LPAC package described in attachments
Buyer
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Posted
October 16, 2026
Respond By
October 21, 2026
Identifier
N3904027Q1002
NAICS
5324, 532412, 532490
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is seeking rental equipment for shipyard material handling, while one included attachment describes a separate compressed-air equipment package. - Government buyer: Department of the Navy, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY), Kittery, Maine; office details in the materials include Contracting Code 410 and Code 986, with Code 420 also identified for data distribution. The MHE/MEWP Program Manager and Project TSZM are referenced. Bob Watters is named as a Navy contact. - Primary requirement — telehandler: Rent one Unit 1 telehandler for material and equipment movement. Minimum 12,000-lb rated capacity, with ability to lift 4,000 lb at 35-ft elevation and 25-ft horizontal reach. Maximum stowed length is 22 ft and maximum width with stabilizers deployed is 13 ft. The machine must be no more than five years old, have an enclosed heated and air-conditioned cab, and use tires that can sustain a puncture without losing integrity or stability. Forks must be no wider than 6 in., no thicker than 2.5 in., and at least 48 in. long; 60-in. forks are preferred. Hydraulic side-shift and fork positioners are preferred. - Required safety and operating features include integral crane lifting points with instructions, front and rear work lights, audible backup alarm, load-capacity charts, clearly marked controls, and an operator’s manual. - Rental includes unlimited usage, delivery and return logistics, preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacement support. A qualified technician must arrive within four hours of repair notification; repair is required within 24 hours or replacement within 48 hours if the unit cannot be restored. - Additional equipment described in an attachment: A separate LPAC package is specified with a 200HP oil-free air compressor, power cable, operating and safety controls, 1,000-gallon air receiver, desiccant dryer, 3-in. air hose, fittings/adapters, and manifold. Requirements include 115-PSIG compressor set point, outdoor suitability, 460VAC power, UL listing for specified equipment, 800-SCFM dryer flow, and an air receiver rated for at least 150 PSIG. Another attachment solicits an 800-CFM LPAC equipment-package rental with freight, training, startup/commissioning, and technical deliverables. - Attachment alignment: The LPAC materials reference a different procurement identifier from the telehandler solicitation. Treat the LPAC requirements as a separate or potentially mismatched attachment, and confirm applicability before bidding. - OEMs and vendors: No equipment manufacturer or commercial vendor is identified by name in the materials. The proposed LPAC supplier is required to identify its manufacturer and model. Bob Watters is a government contact, not an equipment vendor. - Data and service deliverables: The documents call for maintenance/inspection records, a current sanitized operating manual, lifting/handling and padeye certification data, and an emergency-repair point-of-contact roster. The LPAC materials also require a maintenance support plan, maintenance service reports, technical manuals, and contractor personnel rosters. Some records are to be kept in a waterproof case affixed to the machine, with electronic submissions through WAWF. - Period: The telehandler documents describe a 52-week base period and two options of 41 weeks and 4 weeks; the statement of work says rental begins upon Government acceptance. The LPAC package solicitation describes a 5-week base rental and a 2-week option. The attachment summaries do not establish whether these periods are related. - Price information: No stated budget or ceiling is provided; any value estimate is indicative only.
Description
Requirement Title: 12K Telehandler Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to support required movement of equipment and materials
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) is seeking to rent a 12K Telehandler. The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the specifications that meet the essential requirements for the procurement of rental equipment necessary to perform Material Handling. The application for this equipment is located at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME.
Solicitation Number: N3904027Q1002
Response Deadline: October 23, 2026, at 12:30 PM ET
POC: Bob Watters, robert.n.watters.civ@us.navy.mil
Required Delivery Date/Period of Performance:
Base year: 12/30/2026 – 12/28/2027 (52 weeks)
Option Period 1: 12/29/2027 – 10/10/2028 (41 weeks)
Option Period 2: 10/11/2028 – 11/7/2028 (4 weeks)
Place of Performance: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery, ME PNSY
METHOD OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:
Offers shall be emailed. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency.
System for Award Management (SAM): Vendors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award.
Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.
All quotes shall include the embedded Request for Quote (RFQ). All quotes must have the highlighted sections completed.
Please make sure to include all technical data sheets and information relating to the rental equipment.