Generator Rental 1000kW
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 Department of the Navy, specifically the Norfolk Naval Shipyard GF, is soliciting quotes for the rental of a 1000kW trailer-mounted diesel generator. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is crucial for supporting a 688 Class submarine during destructive weather and transit at Portsmouth, VA. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price for a base year with three one-month options. Quotes are due by February 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The opportunity requires the rental of one (1) trailer-mounted 1,000 kW minimum Standby Power Diesel Generator (750 kW Continuous Power). Key contractor responsibilities include providing all parts for repair/replacement, performing preventative maintenance, supplying US Citizen service technicians/drivers (with 4-hour response time and 12-hour replacement if repairs fail), providing training and operational instructions, modifying the generator for paralleling, and supplying protective coverings and operational documentation.
Technical Requirements
The generator must meet specific technical criteria:
- Output: 1,000 kW minimum Standby Rating, 750 kW minimum Continuous Power (COP).
- Electrical: 450 volts, 3 phase, 3 wire ungrounded, capable of parallel operation with ship's ungrounded electric plant.
- Features: Block heater, battery charging circuit, suitable pigtails for NNSY distribution services.
- Physical: Not to exceed 20’ L x 8’ W, 45,000 lbs. External fuel tank (if used) not to exceed 10’ L x 8’ W, 15,000 lbs.
- Fuel: Minimum 24-hour run time at full Continuous Base Load.
- Condition: Recent vintage (not more than 10 years old), clean, and well-maintained.
- Connections: Compatible with Shipyard furnished "THOF-500E"-T-500 lugged output cables.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (for generator rental).
- Period of Performance: A base period of one year (April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027), with options to extend month-to-month for up to three (3) additional months, not to exceed a total of 15 months.
- Place of Performance: Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Bldg 298, Portsmouth, VA 23709.
- NAICS Code: 532490 (Size Standard: $40,000,000.00).
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be emailed to Alicia.l.almberg.civ@us.navy.mil. Required information includes the quote, company details (name, address, UEI, CAGE code, phone), price and discount terms, acknowledgment of amendments, and a statement of assent to all RFQ terms. Proposals will be evaluated on two factors: Technical Capability (Factor 1) and Price Reasonableness (Factor 2). Technical Capability, which includes a Technical Narrative and a Technical Check sheet (Attachment 2), will be evaluated first. Award will be made to the Lowest Price Offeror with an acceptable technical rating. SAM registration is required for award.
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
- Published Date: February 17, 2026.
- Primary Contact: Alicia Almberg, alicia.l.almberg.civ@us.navy.mil, 757-396-7756.