USPS Loading Dock and Doors Solution Request for Information (RFI)
ID: 4AFNPG-25-RFI-0001Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

POSTAL SERVICEPOSTAL SERVICESUPPLIES MATERIAL MGMTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19197, USA

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES AND SERVICE BUILDINGS (Z2AZ)
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    Description

    The United States Postal Service (USPS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify suppliers capable of providing comprehensive solutions for loading docks and interior doors across its approximately 32,000 facilities nationwide. The USPS is seeking components such as sectional overhead doors, hydraulic levelers, truck restraints, and impact-resistant traffic doors, with a preference for suppliers that can offer complete solutions, although partial solutions for new construction and maintenance are also welcome. This initiative underscores the USPS's commitment to enhancing its operational facilities while fostering supplier engagement in the procurement process. Interested suppliers must submit their details and a capabilities statement by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on March 7, 2025, with responses directed to Angela Johnson or Erik Speelmans via email.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Angela Johnson, Purchasing & SM Specialist
    angela.c.johnson2@usps.gov
    Erik Speelmans, Contracting Officer
    erik.j.speelmans@usps.gov
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    The United States Postal Service (USPS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify suppliers capable of providing comprehensive solutions for loading docks and interior doors across its approximately 32,000 facilities nationwide. The components of interest include sectional overhead doors, hydraulic levelers, truck restraints, and impact-resistant traffic doors. Although USPS prefers a whole solution, it is open to suppliers that can meet partial needs for new construction and maintenance activities. The RFI aims to encourage market participation and gather information for future planning, without committing to any contracts or paying for responses. Interested suppliers must submit their details and a capabilities statement by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on March 7, 2025, and responses should be directed via email to specified USPS representatives. The RFI does not constitute a bidding invitation, and a future event for RFI respondents is planned, although no solicitation exists at this time. This document exemplifies the USPS's proactive approach to enhancing its facilities while encouraging supplier engagement in the procurement process.
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