Rental of Nitrogen Trailer NLON

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, through Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, is soliciting quotations for the rental of one high-pressure nitrogen gas tube trailer to support operations at NLON Groton, Connecticut. The trailer must be DOT-rated and capable of supplying nitrogen at pressures between 2,000 and 4,500 psig in volumes of 27,000 to 81,556 standard cubic feet, with a maximum length of 29 feet and containing 10 to 99 tubes. The nitrogen must meet Grade A or B purity standards per A-A-59155 specifications with certificates of compliance provided for each delivery batch. Contractors must provide startup training, operator manuals, emergency repair support with a 24-hour response time and 48-hour repair commitment (or 72-hour replacement), and all equipment maintenance. The government will evaluate quotations using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis after confirming technical acceptability and schedule availability. The response deadline is February 17, 2026 at 1500 PM EST, with quotations to be submitted via email to Sarah Thibodeau at Sarah.d.thibodeau.civ@us.navy.mil.

This procurement is set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS code 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing) with a 1,200-employee size standard. The base period of performance runs from February 23, 2026 through May 22, 2026, with an optional one-month extension from May 23, 2026 to June 22, 2026. The solicitation includes three line items covering the three-month trailer rental, trailer refills, and 25 optional refill jobs during the option period. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be eligible for award. The place of performance is Kittery, ME 03904, and contractors must comply with OPSEC requirements and safeguard any unclassified or classified Critical Information and Indicators discovered during contract performance.