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Nitrogen Trailer Rental (Portsmouth Naval Shipyard)
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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is seeking qualified small businesses to provide a Firm Fixed Price rental service for two DOT-certified high-pressure nitrogen gas tube trailers, with a minimum capacity of 40,000 scf each and one unit exceeding 100,000 scf, to support operations at its facility in Kittery, Maine. The trailers must supply nitrogen at 2100–3000 psig, meet purity standards per A-A-59155, MIL-PRF-27401, or CGA G-10.1 Grade L or M, and include filtration of 10 micrometers or finer, with Level II cleanliness certification per UIPI 0505-908. Each unit must be equipped with CGA 1340 fittings supporting a flow rate of at least 150 scfm, maintain current and valid pressure vessel testing certifications, and be free of hazardous materials including asbestos, lead, and mercury. The contractor is required to provide 24/7 maintenance, with a response time of no more than 24 hours for technical support, repairs completed within 48 hours, and trailer replacement initiated within 24 to 48 hours of notification, with an expedited option of 24 hours. All deliveries are FOB Destination at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and the contractor must submit a Laboratory Statement of Conformance and a Manufacturer’s Certificate of Compliance with each delivery. The base contract period runs from August 4, 2026, to August 2, 2027, with three option years extending through January 30, 2030, for a total potential performance period of 156 weeks. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 325120, requiring respondent certification of small business size and ownership type. Respondents must provide a detailed capability statement, organizational information, and supporting documentation such as equipment data sheets, assembly sketches, operating instructions, and transition fitting details. All personnel must be U.S. citizens, and advance submission of names, dates of birth, and Social Security Numbers is required for site access clearance; only government-issued or approved credentials will be permitted, with no camera-enabled devices allowed on site. Contractors must register their vehicles with the facility, display company logos, and comply with all security protocols, including a prohibition on personal vehicles. Submission of responses is
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Kittery, ME, 03904, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is seeking to identify sources capable of supporting a Firm Fixed Price contract for the Rental of a High Pressure Nitrogen Gas DOT rated Tube Trailer. Requirements for the system are detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW).
The expected trailer replacement will be 24-48 hours after notification with an expedited delivery option not to exceed 24 hours. Pressure vessel testing certifications, on all tube trailers, shall be up to date, valid and not expiring within time frame the tube trailer in use at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
The Place of Performance will be Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME.
Period of Performance: Base 8/4/2026-to-8/2/2027 (52 Weeks)
Option year 1: 8/3/2027-to-8/1/2028 (52 Weeks)
Option year 2: 8/2/2028-to-8/1/2029 (52 Weeks)
Option year 3: 8/2/2029-to-1/30/2030 (26 Weeks)
This sources sought notice is a market research tool being utilized to identify potential and eligible firms capable of providing these services prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Quote (RFQ). As such, all interested parties are encouraged to respond. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
If your organization has the potential capacity to accomplish this requirement, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, website address, telephone number, and both the size and type of ownership for the organization and 2) tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims or organizational and staff capability.
Questions regarding this requirement may be emailed to Bob Watters or Sheldon Desmaratti at robert.n.watters.civ@us.navy.mil, Sheldon.J.Desmaratti.civ@us.navy.mil. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.
THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.
RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION
RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
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