Portable Special-Purpose High-Purity Nitrogen Generation Systems

The U.S. Navy’s Puget Sound Naval Shipyard is conducting market research for portable, containerized high‑purity nitrogen generation systems to support shipyard operations. The effort is an RFI intended to gauge commercial availability, required modifications, warranty and support practices, and cost drivers for a potential IDIQ contract (up to 12 units total, including two First‑Article Test units). Respondents will provide capability statements, feedback on draft technical requirements, and rough order‑of‑magnitude pricing for the FAT units, production units, spares, and optional maintenance contracts. • Target system: 20‑ft ISO container housing nitrogen generator, high‑pressure booster (4,500 psig), 100 SCFM flow, < 50 ppm O₂ purity. • Contract structure: IDIQ, firm‑fixed‑price delivery orders, Best‑Value or LPTA source selection. • Quantity: 2 FAT units + up to 10 production units over the ordering period. • Support: 24‑month consumable spare package, on‑site commissioning, optional multi‑year maintenance. • Key technical concerns: container integration, continuous 180‑day operation, autonomous 7‑day run, acoustic limits, restricted paint colors, safety interlocks. • Submission deadline: 16 Oct 2026, 16:00 PT; electronic PDF/Word only, ≤ 15 pages.