Hazmat Container Rentals
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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 Department of the Navy, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), is soliciting proposals for a turnkey lease solution for seven (7) HAZMAT storage containers. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The containers are required at NNSY, VA, and must meet specific technical, maintenance, and safety standards. Quotes are due May 27, 2027, at 6:00 PM.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide a turnkey lease solution for seven (7) HAZMAT storage containers, each with minimum dimensions of 8’ width x 9’ height x 20’ length. Key requirements include:
- Design & Fabrication: Ensure containers meet specifications outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW) and Attachment #1 (HAZMAT Containers Procurement Policy). This includes an 850-gallon sump, year-round 70-degree temperature maintenance (heating and A/C), and compliance with NFPA and OSHA for fire suppression.
- Logistics: Provide transportation, delivery, professional installation, and final removal from NNSY.
- Support & Maintenance: Provide all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment to keep containers fully operational and compliant throughout the lease period. This includes equipment replacement/repair (excluding negligence), fire suppression system servicing, door repair, and quarterly A/C filter changes.
- Technical Specifications: Containers must be hurricane-proof (110 MPH winds), water-resistant, with outward-swinging lockable doors, Energy Star rated heat pumps, and steel grate flooring draining to the sump. Electrical systems must be 120/240V, 100A, 3-wire, single-phase UL-listed load center (NEMA 3R) compliant with NFPA 70. Units must be designed for safe lifting with required attachments, stiffening, and clear weight markings, including lifting sketches and rigging diagrams.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 531130 (Small Business Size Standard: $34.0M)
- Product Service Code (PSC): W081 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Containers, Packaging, And Packing Supplies)
- Period of Performance:
- Base (CLIN 0001): July 01, 2025 – April 15, 2027
- Option 1 (CLIN 1001): April 16, 2027 – July 15, 2027
- Option 2 (CLIN 2001): July 16, 2027 – October 16, 2027
- Place of Performance: Norfolk Naval Shipyard, VA 23608
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: May 27, 2027, at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time, assumed for NNSY).
- Evaluation Criteria:
- Technical: Rated Acceptable/Unacceptable. Offerors must demonstrate a clear understanding of the SOW and Attachment #1, explicitly addressing Design & Fabrication, Logistics, and Support & Maintenance.
- Past Performance: Offerors must provide one to two relevant past performance examples completed within the last 24 months, specifically demonstrating experience in Support & Maintenance for leased equipment of similar scope, size, and complexity.
- Price: Not the sole factor, but may be determining if offers are equal across other criteria.
- Submission Requirements: Quotes must be complete, accurate, and submitted by the deadline. Incomplete, late, or partial submissions will result in disqualification.
Additional Notes
Contractors are responsible for reviewing all applicable clauses and provisions at acquisition.gov. Awardees must maintain SAM registration throughout contract performance. Security requirements, including DBIDS cards and NAVSEA badging, are mandatory for access to NNSY. Inquiries should be directed to Eugene Fenner at eugene.e.fenner.civ@us.navy.mil.