How to respond to the Navy’s AC unit with heaters rental notice

What the Navy is seeking

Norfolk Naval Shipyard, part of the Department of the Navy, is conducting market research on rental services for air-conditioning units with heaters. The anticipated NAICS code is 532490, and the Government anticipates a firm-fixed-price contract.

This notice is for market research only. It is not a request for a quote or proposal, and responding does not commit the Government to award a contract.

Deadline and what to send

Email your capability statement by November 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The notice does not say that late responses will be accepted.

Send the requested information as one Adobe Acrobat PDF attachment. No hard-copy or fax submissions will be accepted. The Government will not pay for responses or return submitted information.

Who this opportunity may suit

This notice may suit large or small businesses with experience and the ability to provide the rental services described in the attached draft statement of work. The agency invites responses from all qualified sources.

The notice asks small businesses to identify their socioeconomic status. Firms should explain whether they can perform the entire effort and state whether they own the equipment.

How to access the opportunity and respond

Use “View original source” on the portal to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the notice. A free account may be needed to view documents, though many opportunities do not require one.

Email the PDF capability statement to [email protected] by the deadline. The notice says not to request a solicitation package and says technical point-of-contact information will not be provided.

Prepare a focused capability statement

Include the company name, address, telephone number, CAGE code, UEI number, and a point of contact with name, phone number, and email. If the company is small, identify its socioeconomic status.

Explain specifically how the company can perform 100% of the required effort, including whether it owns the equipment. Use evidence of relevant experience and capabilities, and avoid simply repeating the notice or draft statement of work.

Before sending, confirm that the attachment is a single PDF, that the email address is correct, and that the message is sent before the stated deadline. Clearly mark any proprietary information.