NUWCDIVNPT - 400 Ton Chiller Rental

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport is seeking a turnkey rental solution for a 400-ton nominal capacity water-cooled chiller system to support temporary cooling needs at Building 1259 located at 1176 Howell Street in Newport, Rhode Island. The requirement encompasses full delivery, installation, operation, and subsequent removal of the unit, with all necessary equipment including an integrated water pump and trailer, a minimum of 200 feet of 6-inch diameter chiller hose, and 100 feet of 4/0 AWG power cable with Cam-Lok connectors. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order with a base rental period of one month beginning June 15, 2026, and includes two one-month option periods for potential extension. The solicitation is issued under NAICS code 532490 on an unrestricted basis, with evaluation conducted on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable basis. Offerors must meet mandatory pass/fail criteria including compliance with technical specifications, adherence to all environmental and operational requirements outlined in the Statement of Work, demonstration of the ability to meet the tight delivery and commissioning schedule, and affirmation of capacity to meet stringent base security and access protocols. The contract incorporates multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, including FAR 52.212-3 (ALT 1) for commercial item representations, FAR 52.204-24 for telecommunications equipment disclosures, and DFARS 252.204-7004 for antiterrorism awareness training. Security compliance is paramount, requiring adherence to NISPOM, DoD Instruction 5200.48 for Controlled Unclassified Information handling, and the implementation of a comprehensive Operations Security program aligned with National Security Presidential Memorandum 28. All CUI must be properly marked, safeguarded, and any unauthorized disclosure promptly reported to the Contracting Officer’s Representative, Technical Point of Contact, Procuring Contracting Officer, and NUWCDIVNPT Security. Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to award, and pricing must include all shipping and logistics costs under the specified F.O.B. Destination terms. Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. EDT on May 27, 2026, and must be submitted via the designated portal with full technical details and capability affirmations to be considered for award.