Nitrogen Trailer Rental (Portsmouth Naval Shipyard)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified firms capable of providing High Pressure Nitrogen Gas DOT rated Tube Trailer rental services. This market research aims to support shipyard processes in Kittery, ME. The requirement is for a Firm Fixed Price contract, and it is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the rental of two (2) trailer-mounted, DOT-rated High Pressure Nitrogen Gas Tube Trailers. These trailers must be deliverable to and left for use at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The nitrogen supplied must meet specific purity, filtration, and cleanliness requirements. The contractor will also be responsible for providing startup training to PNSY personnel. Key performance standards include supplying High-Pressure Nitrogen from 2100 psig to 3000 psig, with a minimum volume of 40,000 scf per trailer, and at least one trailer having a minimum capacity of 100,000 scf.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Period of Performance: Base year (August 4, 2026 - August 2, 2027) plus three option years (52, 52, and 26 weeks respectively).
- Place of Performance: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME.
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 26, 2026
Key Requirements & Performance Standards
- Pressure vessel testing certifications on all tube trailers must be up-to-date, valid, and not expiring within the usage period.
- Equipment must meet safety, compliance, and environmental standards, including OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA. Hazardous materials are prohibited.
- Maintenance, repair, and replacement services are required with mandatory response timelines: technician arrival (24 hours), equipment repair (48 hours), and equipment replacement (72 hours).
- Contractor personnel must be US citizens and adhere to strict shipyard security and access requirements.
- Specific delivery schedules and procedures, including advance notification and FOB Destination delivery, must be followed.
- The contractor must provide operator/maintenance manuals and a designated point of contact.
Additional Notes
This is a market research tool to identify potential and eligible firms prior to determining the acquisition method and issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ). It is not a solicitation, and responses are not offers. Interested parties should provide their organization's details (name, address, email, website, phone, size, type of ownership) and tailored capability statements with supporting documentation. Questions should be emailed to Bob Watters (robert.watters@navy.mil) or Sheldon Desmaratti (sheldon.j.desmaratti.civ@us.navy.mil); telephone inquiries will not be accepted.