Chiller Rental

The contract is for the rental of a 200-ton chiller system to support the Integrated Propulsion Plant Testing Program at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, with a delivery requirement of May 13, 2026, and a performance period extending from May 13, 2026, to August 4, 2026. This is a sole-source acquisition justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and DFARS 217.7404-1 due to unusual and compelling urgency and the absence of alternative sources, as the chiller system is critical to maintaining uninterrupted submarine testing and operational readiness. The acquisition falls under the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000, though no detailed pricing, CLINs, or cost breakdowns are provided. The contract is awarded by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with the point of contact being Alyssa Scarelli. The place of performance is specifically identified as Kittery, Maine, with no FOB terms, packaging specifications, or inspection criteria detailed in the available documentation. No formal contract clauses from Section I, evaluation factors from Section M, or special requirements from Section H are present, and while a Technical/Requirements Certification is affirmed, no UEI, CAGE code, socioeconomic status, or detailed representations from the contractor are disclosed. The procurement was issued under solicitation number N3904026P3155 and posted on May 19, 2026, with attachments requiring evidence of exclusive licensing and brand-name justification, though no formal list of attachments or submission deadlines beyond the delivery date are specified.