NUWCDIVNPT - 400 Ton Chiller Rental
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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 Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), under the Department of the Navy, is seeking proposals for the turnkey rental of one (1) 400-ton nominal capacity, water-cooled chiller system. This requirement is for Building 1259 at NUWCDIVNPT in Newport, RI. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order awarded on an unrestricted basis. Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. EDT on May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires a complete turnkey rental solution, including all necessary equipment, materials, labor, and supervision for the delivery, installation, operation, and subsequent removal of the chiller system. Key specifications include:
- Chiller Capacity: One (1) 400-ton nominal capacity, water-cooled chiller system.
- Ancillary Equipment: Integrated water pump and trailer, a minimum of 200 feet of 6-inch diameter chiller hose, and a minimum of 100 feet of 4/0 AWG power cable with Cam-Lok connectors.
- F.O.B. Destination: Newport, RI 02841, Building 1259.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- NAICS Code: 532490 (Small Business Size Standard: $40.0 million).
- Product Service Code (PSC): W041 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment).
- Period of Performance:
- Base Period: One (1) month (estimated 06/15/2026 - 07/15/2026).
- Option Period 1: One (1) month.
- Option Period 2: One (1) month.
- Proposal Due Date: May 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
- Published Date: May 20, 2026.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the eligible and responsible offeror on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Technical acceptability requires offerors to:
- Quote minimum specifications, including delivery, installation, turnkey operation, and removal.
- Meet salient characteristics and environmental requirements detailed in SOW Section 4.1.
- Demonstrate capability to deliver, install, and operationalize the system within the specified schedule.
- Affirm ability to comply with NUWCDIVNPT security and base access requirements (SOW Section 10.0).
Special Requirements
Contractors must adhere to stringent security and operational requirements, including:
- Security Compliance: 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), host facility security regulations, applicable FAR, DFARS, NMCARS clauses, and NAVSEA text.
- Information Handling: Proper handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Covered Defense Information (CDI) per DoD Instruction 5200.48.
- Operations Security (OPSEC): Development and implementation of an OPSEC program.
- Electronic Spillage (ES): Responsibility for costs incurred by the Government for ES remediation if determined responsible.
- Compliance: NUWCDIVNPT 5500.4 (Command Security Manual) and the Critical Information and Indicators List (CIIL).
Submission Notes
This announcement serves as the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).