W--Rental of Excel Scaffolding. Brand Name Mandatory

The contract involves the rental of Excel Scaffolding, with the brand name specifically mandated to ensure compatibility with the existing Excel Scaffolding at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The rental period is estimated to span 32 weeks, starting from May 2004 through December 2004. The delivery terms are FOB Destination, meaning the scaffolding must be delivered to the specified location at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Technical details and the solicitation document are to be provided shortly, allowing interested parties to prepare their proposals accordingly. This procurement is managed by the Department of Defense through the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and the solicitation is listed under the NAICS code 532490, which relates to equipment rental and leasing services. The notice is a presolicitation, indicating that the solicitation itself has not yet been officially issued, and the contracting office requests no phone inquiries at this stage. The contract ensures that only the specified brand of scaffolding will be accepted to maintain consistency and compatibility with current equipment.