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Rental of Propane Water Heater (600,000 BTU/hr) and associated components

Federal · Department of Defense · U.S. NavyDue Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Client
Department of Defense · U.S. Navy
RFP Number
—
Posted
10/8/2026
Category
US Federal
Budget
—
NAICS
532490
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Contact
David Ham
Email
david.m.ham7.civ@us.navy.mil

Description

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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard seeks capable vendors to lease a frame or skid-mounted, propane-powered water heater and associated components. The equipment must deliver a minimum output of 600,000 BTU/hr, meet California emissions laws, and include a minimum 200-gallon external propane tank, monitoring gauges, and safety valves. The contractor must supply continuous propane, acquire California operating permits, maintain the equipment, provide repair services within 12 hours, conduct weekly inspections, and provide training to shipyard personnel. Performance will take place at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, California, with an anticipated start date of March 2027. Capable vendors must submit company details, CAGE code, confirmation of small business status under NAICS 532490, anticipated mobilization time, equipment ownership details, and confirmation of SOW compliance. Interested parties must respond by October 14, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST. Vendor personnel accessing the base must possess a valid CAC or DBIDS card and meet all NAVSEA access control requirements. The solicitation excerpt does not disclose the total contract term, evaluation criteria, or budget.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from Propane Water Heater - Statement of Work.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is seeking to lease a propane-powered water heater with an output of 600,000 BTU/hr and associated components. Capable vendors are encouraged to respond to this Sources Sought Notice to confirm their ability to provide fully compliant equipment for use at Naval Base Point Loma.

Issued by
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Responses due
10/14/2026 @ 8:00 AM EST
Anticipated Start
March 2027
Submission details
Submit company name, address, POC, CAGE, confirmation of small business under NAICS 532490, anticipated mobilization time, equipment ownership details, and SOW compliance confirmation.
Set-aside
Small Business under NAICS 532490
Place of performance
Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, CA

Scope of work

  • Propane powered water heater (minimum output 600,000 BTU/hr)
  • Water heater drain valve
  • Air vent valve with male NPT threaded connection
  • Two temperature gauges
  • Water pressure gauge
  • Flow meter
  • Two water heater isolation valves
  • Reducing tee

Minimum qualifications

  • Confirmation of Small Business under NAICS 532490
  • All required State approved safety features installed with applicable State certification
  • California fuel power emissions compliant equipment and necessary California operation permits
  • US citizenship for personnel accessing Naval Base Point Loma

Documents to include with the bid

  • Table E1 of Enclosure 1 (SOW Compliance Checklist)
  • Instructions for Lifting and Handling with padeye certification (CDRL A001, B001, C001)
  • Technical Instructions such as Operations & Maintenance Manual (CDRL A002, B002, C002)
  • Equipment Data Sheet (CDRL A002, B002, C002)
  • Emergency repair points of contact with telephone numbers (CDRL A003, B003, C003)
  • Preventative Maintenance Schedules (CDRL A004, B004, C004)
  • Technical Field Report (CDRL A005, B005, C005)
  • Standard Form 5512 for base access (if lacking CAC or DBIDS)

Official SAM.gov notice

Solicitation number
N3904027Q3102
Agency
Department of Defense
Buying office
Dept of the Navy › Portsmouth Naval Shipyard GF
Notice type
Sources Sought
Responses due
Oct 14, 2026, 8:00 AM ET
Posted on SAM.gov
Oct 7, 2026
NAICS
532490 · Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
Product/service code
W045
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Place of performance
CA, 92106
Contracting contact
David Ham
david.m.ham7.civ@us.navy.mil
2079944511
Read the official notice description

Please read the Sources Sought in its entirety. This is a Sources Sought Notice requesting capable vendors to provide a Propane Water Heater capable of output of 600,000 BTU/hr, in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). Plasae make sure to respond prior to 10/14/2026 @ 8:00 AM EST. Place of Performance: San Diego, CA. Anticipated Start: March 2027. Capable vendors are encouraged to submit the following information: Company Name: Address: POC: CAGE: Confirmation of Small Business under NAICS 532490: Anticipated Mobilization Time: Do you own the proposed equipment, or will you be subcontracting: Can you provide equipment fully compliant with the SOW:

Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).

Incumbent

No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.

Market context

Awards in the same category (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing). This is not this requirement's award history.

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Top vendors in this category: Department of Defense, NAICS 532490, since Oct 1, 2024

1,471 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.

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Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.

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