Trucking Services - Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

This opportunity was awarded. See its 2 award notices in the notice history.

Solicitation number
N3904025PSE3005
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Maine 03904, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is conducting market research to identify small businesses capable of providing specialized trucking services between Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME and Naval Submarine Base in New London, CT. The procurement seeks a carrier service that can transport six 4'X4' pallets daily, with a truck capacity of 12,000 lbs, operating Monday through Saturday. Interested contractors must have an active CAGE Code, current SAM.gov registration, and meet all specifications outlined in the draft Statement of Work. Potential respondents are required to submit a ten-page PDF capabilities statement via email to David Agea by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on May 11, 2025. Evaluation will focus on the entity's ability to meet technical specifications, maintain facility access, and perform precise daily pickup and delivery schedules.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this contract opportunity, which falls under NAICS Code 484230 for Specialized Freight Trucking. The base contract period spans from August 25, 2025 to June 24, 2026 (10 months), with an optional one-month extension through August 24, 2026. Contractors must demonstrate capability to execute complex logistical requirements, including morning pickups from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Building 153 by 0630, delivery to Naval Submarine Base Pier 12 by 1200, and return trips with additional materials. The solicitation emphasizes that this is a market research initiative and responses do not constitute a formal proposal or guarantee of contract award. Interested parties should note that no funds are available for response preparation, and all submitted information is voluntary.

Notice text

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is conducting market research to find any potential small businesses that can provide trucking services in support of our nation's Naval mission.

Please review the attached Statement of Work and support documents for details of the upcoming requirement.

  • The trucking services would be for transportation back and forth between Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery, ME and Naval Base New London located in Groton, Connecticut.
  • Period of Performance: Base 08/25/2025 – 06/24/2026 (10 months), Option (06/25/2026 - 08/24/2026)

If this is a service, you can provide and would like the opportunity to quote on. Please provide me with confirmation of your intent to submit a quote via email no later than Sunday 05/11/2025 by 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Additionally, if you could provide a capabilities statement that would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.

*Later, an actual solicitation may be posted to the Government Point of Entry, GPE, at SAM.gov with an official Solicitation number, RFQ Form, and Performance Work Statement.

The market research information collected resulting from this Sources Sought Notice will be used to help the Government to identify qualified sources capable of accomplishing the required work outlined in the attached Statement of Work under NAICS Code 484230. All interested parties are encouraged to respond. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are NOT deemed offers, and CANNOT be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

Only those Responders that are able to meet the following criteria should respond to this Sources Sought Notice:
1. Entity is capable of meeting ALL specifications outlined in the attached DRAFT document.

2. Entity has an active CAGE Code, and current registration in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov).

3. Entity does NOT appear on the Excluded Parties List

If your organization has the potential capacity to accomplish this requirement, responses should include the following information:
1. Company Name and CAGE Code as reflected in its current SAM Registration, and Tax Identification Number (TIN).

2. Point of Contact (POC) (name, telephone number, email address, street address)

3. Business Size & Business Type

4. Company’s Capabilities Statement, and related marketing materials

Interested parties are requested to respond to this Sources Sought with a PDF Document Format. Responses shall be limited to ten (10) pages and submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, David Agea at david.a.agea.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 11:59 PM ET on Sunday 05/11/2025. Proprietary information should be minimized and must be clearly marked.


THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

Files

File Type Posted
SOW Carrier Service.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Trucking Services - Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Latest Award Notice
Trucking Services - Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Award Notice
Trucking Services - Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Latest solicitation Solicitation
Trucking Services - Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Pre-Solicitation
This notice Original Pre-Solicitation

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