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100kW Diesel Generator Lease at PSNS&IMF

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA SHIPYARD.PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD IMF · Response deadline: Fri, 23 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS&IMF) needs to lease a 100kW diesel generator for use at its Bremerton, Washington location. This is a temporary equipment acquisition—specifically a rental rather than a purchase—meaning the contractor will retain ownership while providing the Navy with operational use of the asset for a defined period.

Diesel generators in this power range are commonly deployed for backup power, construction support, maintenance outages, or specialized industrial operations at shipyard facilities. The 100kW capacity typically supports critical systems, workshops, or vessel servicing operations where grid power may be interrupted or insufficient. Contractors in this space generally handle delivery, installation, fueling protocols, routine maintenance, and eventual removal of the equipment per the lease terms.

Since this is classified under the W061 product code, the requirement centers on engine-powered electrical generating equipment. The leasing structure means the government pays for availability and service, not asset ownership, which shifts risk and maintenance responsibility to the vendor during the contract period.

Key facts

PSNS&IMF is one of the Navy's four public shipyards and the largest on the West Coast, performing nuclear aircraft carrier and submarine maintenance. The Bremerton location imposes logistical constraints: marine environment corrosion protection, security clearances for personnel, and compliance with shipyard-specific safety protocols.

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to small businesses under NAICS 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing), with a size standard determined by the Small Business Administration for that code. The "Total" set-aside means no large business can participate as prime contractor or joint venture partner under standard small business rules.

Eligible firms must:

• Meet SBA size standards for NAICS 532490
• Have capability to source, deliver, and maintain a 100kW diesel generator meeting whatever technical specifications the solicitation prescribes
• Operate within or be able to service the Bremerton, WA area, or subcontract logistical support there

Veteran-owned, woman-owned, HUBZone, or 8(a) certified small businesses may obtain additional evaluation preference if this is an unrestricted or partially restricted competition, but the base eligibility is small business status alone.

How to put together a competitive bid

For equipment leasing contracts at naval shipyards, focus on these elements:

Equipment compliance. Diesel generators for federal industrial use typically require EPA Tier certification, specific voltage outputs (often 480V three-phase), sound attenuation, and containment features. Specify the exact make, model, and age of equipment you will provide. Condition matters—shipsyards generally reject aging or poorly maintained units.

Service and response architecture. Leases succeed or fail on uptime guarantees. Detail preventive maintenance schedules, emergency response times (shipyards often require 4-hour or 24-hour response windows), and spare parts inventory positioning near Bremerton. Name your qualified technicians and their credentials.

Fuel and operational logistics. Clarify whether fuel is included or a separate reimbursable line item. Shipyard fuel handling requires strict adherence to spill prevention and environmental protocols.

Security and safety readiness. PSNS&IMF operates in controlled industrial and nuclear areas. Describe your personnel's experience with Navy base access, OSHA shipyard standards (29 CFR 1915), and any radiation worker qualifications if the generator will support nuclear vessel work.

Pricing structure. Equipment leasing bids usually comprise daily/weekly/monthly rates, delivery and removal fees, fuel services, and maintenance tiers. See the solicitation for required format and period of performance.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N4523A26Q5741. The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation format means the notice may contain specifications, evaluation criteria, and instructions sufficient for immediate bidding, or it may reference attachments requiring download.

Critical deadline: Submit your offer by October 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM Pacific Time (4:00 PM Eastern). Federal proposals received after this timestamp are inadmissible. Allow time for SAM.gov registration and any required quote submission platform setup if you are not already a registered vendor.

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