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USS Michael Murphy Vehicle Rental

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC YOKOSUKA.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR YOKOSUKA · Response deadline: Mon, 02 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Navy is soliciting offers for vehicle rental services in support of the USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112), an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer. This is a commercial item acquisition under NAICS code 532111, which covers passenger car rental and car leasing (without drivers). The work involves providing rental vehicles at the port location in Santa Rita, Guam, to support ship operations and crew logistics requirements.

Rental services for naval vessels typically address short-to-medium term transportation needs during port calls, maintenance periods, or crew rotations. These contracts usually specify vehicle types, rental duration frameworks, insurance requirements, and delivery logistics. See the solicitation for the specific vehicle categories, quantity ranges, and service level agreements required.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is set aside for small businesses in SAM.gov under NAICS 532111 size standards. The standard size threshold for NAICS 532111 is typically measured by average annual receipts; bidders must self-certify as small under this code to qualify.

Prospective bidders should confirm their active SAM registration includes this NAICS code with a valid small business designation. The work location in Guam creates specific considerations: bidders must demonstrate capability to perform in this U.S. territory, including any necessary Guam business licenses, local insurance compliance, and vehicle delivery logistics to Santa Rita near Naval Base Guam. Firms with existing vehicle rental operations or partnerships in Guam hold operational advantages, though mainland firms may bid if they can fulfill performance requirements.

Past performance in federal vehicle rental contracts or commercial fleet services strengthens proposals, though see the solicitation for specific evaluation criteria and any required experience documentation.

How to put together a competitive bid

Vehicle rental solicitations typically evaluate on price and past performance. Focus your proposal on:

Pricing structure: Offer clear daily, weekly, and monthly rates. Government rental contracts often favor all-inclusive pricing covering maintenance, insurance, roadside assistance, and replacement vehicles. Disclose any mileage limitations, fuel policies, and additional driver fees transparently.

Vehicle availability and condition standards: Specify fleet age limits, maintenance schedules, and cleanliness protocols. The Navy typically requires reliable, late-model vehicles meeting safety standards.

Responsiveness: Given the operational nature of naval support, emphasize 24/7 availability, rapid replacement for disabled vehicles, and flexible pickup/delivery arrangements to accommodate ship schedules.

Guam-specific capabilities: Detail your local infrastructure, including maintenance facilities, parking/storage, and relationships with local vendors for emergency support. Address hurricane season contingencies, as Guam's typhoon risk affects operational reliability.

Small business advantage: Highlight any additional socioeconomic certifications (HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) if applicable, though this is a total small business set-aside without further reservations.

Next steps

Download and review the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N6264927_102026_USSMM_VehicleRental. The solicitation contains mandatory contract clauses, specific vehicle requirements, evaluation factors, and submission instructions.

Critical deadline: Proposals are due November 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM Japan Standard Time—this is an unusually short turnaround of approximately three days from posting, suggesting either an urgent requirement or follow-on to earlier market research. Verify whether amendments have extended this deadline before preparing your response. Confirm your SAM registration is active and includes NAICS 532111.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →