Rental of One (1) Portable, Self-Contained, Abrasive Blast Enclosure

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is soliciting offers for the rental of one portable, self-contained abrasive blast enclosure under solicitation N3904026Q3115, with a total performance period of 35 weeks from October 2, 2026, to June 3, 2027, and an optional four-week extension from June 4 to July 1, 2027. The equipment must be delivered and operated at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, California, under extreme environmental conditions ranging from −10°F to +110°F with 0–100% relative humidity, and must be fully modular, weatherproof, transportable, and capable of unattended operation. The system must comply with stringent technical standards, including NEMA 3, ASME, and NEC specifications, feature MERV-15+ filtration, UL-listed controls, Cam-Lok power connectors, and include integrated dust collection, forklift pockets, crane lifting points, and internal lighting. The contractor is responsible for delivery, installation, commissioning, operator training, and provision of comprehensive technical documentation in waterproof cases affixed to the unit, with all deliverables submitted via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 532490 with a $40 million size standard, requiring offerors to certify their small business status through FAR 52.219-1 Alternate I and provide their Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code via SAM.gov. Proposals must demonstrate technical acceptability through strict compliance with the Statement of Work, including a submitted Quality Assurance Plan, maintenance schedules, and evidence of past performance relevant to similar equipment. Evaluation is based on a best value trade-off, not lowest price technically acceptable, weighing technical acceptability, schedule adherence, past performance, and price reasonableness, with technical non-compliance resulting in immediate disqualification. Security requirements are stringent, mandating compliance with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, DFARS 252.204-7012 for cyber incident reporting, and the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information, with prohibitions against use of public platforms, unauthorized disclosure, and foreign ownership influence. Contractors must adhere to NAVSEA packaging standards, submit all electronic data and invoices through WAWF, and comply with federal labor standards including prevailing wages under Executive Order