Rental of one (1) Nitrogen Trailer
ID: N3904026Q2929Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYPORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD GFPORTSMOUTH, NH, 03801-5000, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED (6830)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, is soliciting bids for the rental of one high-pressure nitrogen gas tube trailer. The procurement aims to secure a temporary rental solution that meets specific operational requirements for High-Pressure Nitrogen Flasks Charging Operations, with the trailer needing to supply nitrogen at pressures between 2000-4500 psig and volumes ranging from 27,000 to 81,556 scf. This equipment is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency at the shipyard located in Kittery, Maine. Interested small businesses must submit their quotations by December 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with the rental period commencing on January 6, 2026, and an option for extension until August 10, 2026. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Christie Ashcraft at christie.j.ashcraft.civ@us.navy.mil or Alyssa Cress at alyssa.a.cress.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    This document outlines Operation Security (OPSEC) and Portable Electronic Device (PED) requirements for contractors at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY), emphasizing the protection of Critical Information and Indicators (CII) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Contractors are responsible for preventing inadvertent disclosure of sensitive information, whether classified or unclassified, through various means including social media, personal emails, and unauthorized third parties. An OPSEC plan may be required depending on the contract's nature, detailing contractor OPSEC activities. The document prohibits using PEDs with recording or transmitting capabilities in restricted areas and lists examples of CII, such as Personally Identifiable Information, operation schedules, and equipment capabilities. Countermeasures include restricting verbal discussions, prohibiting unauthorized photography, shredding sensitive documents, not posting shipyard information online, and immediately reporting any compromises or unauthorized disclosures. Non-compliance can lead to contract termination, removal of personnel, and potential criminal prosecution. The policy highlights the importance of safeguarding sensitive government information and adhering to strict security protocols.
    The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is soliciting bids for the rental of one high-pressure nitrogen gas tube trailer. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is a total small business set-aside with a response deadline of December 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. The requirement includes a base rental period from January 6, 2026, to July 6, 2026, and an option period from July 7, 2026, to August 10, 2026. Key requirements include the trailer's ability to supply nitrogen at 2000-4500 psig with volumes of 27,000-81,556 scf, adherence to specific nitrogen purity and equipment cleanliness standards, and compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and will be evaluated based on technical acceptability and the lowest price.
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    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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