Nitrogen Trailer Rental (Portsmouth Naval Shipyard)

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.