1000 kW Generator Rental
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing a 1000 kW Generator Rental for support during destructive weather and submarine transit. This is a Sources Sought notice, not a request for quote or proposal. The anticipated contract type is Firm Fixed Price (FFP). Responses are due by January 30, 2026, at 11 AM.
Scope of Work
NNSY requires the service rental of one (1) trailer-mounted diesel generator with a minimum 1,000 kW Standby Power (750 kW Continuous Power). Key requirements include:
- Capability for parallel operation with the ship's ungrounded electric plant.
- Minimum 24 hours of run time at full Continuous Base Load before refueling.
- Trailer-mounted unit with an outdoor enclosure, not more than ten years old.
- Contractor responsible for all maintenance, repairs, and providing service technicians with a 4-hour response time and 12-hour unit replacement if repairs are not feasible.
- Provision of training, operational documentation, and assistance with electrical connections.
Period & Place of Performance
- Period: Between April 1, 2026, and April 1, 2027, with potential for up to three additional month-to-month extensions.
- Place: Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Bldg 298, Portsmouth, VA 23709.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- NAICS: 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing)
- Set-Aside: None specified (open to large and small businesses)
- Response Due: January 30, 2026, at 11 AM
- Published: January 27, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit the following in a single Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) email attachment to alicia.l.almberg.civ@us.navy.mil:
- Company name, address, telephone number, CAGE code, DUNS number, and point of contact (name, phone#, e-mail). Identify socioeconomic status if a small business.
- An explanation of the company's ability to perform 100% of the required efforts, demonstrating capabilities without reiterating the notice or PWS language.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the U.S. Government. No hard copy or facsimile submissions will be accepted. Requests for solicitation packages or technical point-of-contact information will not be honored.