Blolite Rental Service
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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 Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Service Contracting Department intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for the rental of two (2) Blolite Equipment Units. These units are essential for blowing fiber throughout naval vessels at Portsmouth, VA. This acquisition is a sole source award to Prysmian Cables And Systems USA, LLC. While not a request for competitive quotes, interested parties may submit capabilities statements for future consideration. Quotations are due by June 24, 2026, at 8 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the rental of two Blolite Equipment Units, including components such as an AC unit, blowhead, tripod, various fiber inlet/outlet guides, and a payoff case. The equipment will be shipped in three cases to Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Building 276. The contractor will be responsible for repairing any broken Blolite equipment and returning it to NNSY. NNSY will ensure trained personnel operate the system.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: June 26, 2026 – June 25, 2027 (one year)
- NAICS Code: 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing Industry)
- Small Business Size Standard: $40,000,000
- Product Service Code (PSC): W060 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Fiber Optics Materials, Components, Assemblies, And Accessories)
- Place of Performance: Building 276, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA 23709
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 8 AM EDT
- Submission Method: Email quotations to Roshanda Sansom (roshanda.l.sansom.civ@us.navy.mil).
- Format: Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF.
- Required Documents:
- Completed representations and certifications (unless in SAM).
- Signed statement of technical capability verifying services per the SOW.
- Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) breakdown of all cost elements, valid for 60 days.
- Evaluation Criteria: Price reasonableness and the Offeror's acknowledgment of technical capability and OEM status compliance with the SOW. Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a sole source solicitation to Prysmian Cables And Systems USA, LLC under 41 U.S.C 1901. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for award.
Security Requirements
Contractors will need to obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) card and NAVSEA Badging for NNSY access. Specific policies apply to Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs), photography, and access to Controlled Nuclear Information Areas (CNIAs) and Nuclear Work Areas (NWAs). Access to Restricted Data (RD) and red NAVSEA badges requires a final security clearance. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) must be handled according to DoD guidelines.