Rental of air compressor and regenerative air drier

The Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, plans to award a firm fixed price contract for the rental of one Grade D Oil-Free Electric Air Compressor and one Regenerative Air Dryer to support operations aboard a USS vessel. This procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12 as a commercial items acquisition, ensuring streamlined processes for commercial products and services. The requirement is designated as a 100 percent Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 532490, with a size standard of $35.0 million, exclusively available to small businesses meeting the SBA’s criteria. The base performance period runs from May 18, 2026, to October 17, 2026, with an option to extend for up to six additional one-month periods if needed. The solicitation will proceed via direct outreach rather than through a formal Request for Quote or Proposal posted on SAM.gov, consistent with FAR 12.201-1(c)(2). Interested small businesses will receive direct solicitations without the need to search or respond to a public posting. The contract is managed by the Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Service Contracting Department, with primary point of contact Melissa White, reachable via phone or email. The place of performance is in Portsmouth, Virginia, with all equipment intended for use in support of naval vessel maintenance activities. The solicitation number is N42158260007, and the official notice was posted on May 11, 2026.