Solar powered Crosswalk Lights With Installation; Q&A as of 7-14-25 attached

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, through the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is seeking to procure and install twelve pairs of solar-powered crosswalk lights as part of a pedestrian safety improvement initiative. The contract requires the supply, installation, and full operational testing of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) crosswalk light systems, including 24 concrete bases, 48 double-sided RRFB assemblies, 24 SafeWalk Illuminator assemblies, 24 solar-powered controllers, 48 pedestrian crossing signs, 24 push buttons, and 24 steel mounting posts. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and demonstrate technical capability and compliance with detailed specifications outlined in the Statement of Work. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, with quotes due by July 16, 2025, at 1 PM EST. The solicitation includes clarifications that 65% domestic content per the Buy American Act is acceptable, and no specific photometric code requirements or 24/7 remote monitoring capabilities are mandated.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 800 employees, meaning only qualified small businesses are eligible to compete. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation materials. While no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed, the scope involves supplying and installing 24 total crosswalk light units across twelve crossing locations at the naval shipyard facility. The required delivery and performance period extends from August 15, 2025, to December 31, 2025, providing contractors with approximately four and a half months to complete the installation and testing. All work will be performed at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard located in Kittery, Maine, with payment terms established at Net 30 Days.