USPS Loading Dock and Doors Solution Request for Information (RFI)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 4AFNPG-25-RFI-0001
- Agency
- United States Postal Service
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332321 Metal Window and Door Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Washington, Missouri, United States
- Points of contact
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- Erik Speelmans erik.j.speelmans@usps.gov
- Angela Johnson angela.c.johnson2@usps.gov
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Postal Service (USPS) Facilities National Programs Category Management Team is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential suppliers for comprehensive loading dock and interior door solutions across its nationwide facilities. The RFI seeks vendors capable of providing equipment such as sectional overhead doors, bumpers, seals, air-powered and hydraulic levelers, truck restraints, communication packages, wheel chocks, and security interior traffic doors. USPS, which owns or leases approximately 32,000 facilities, is targeting suppliers with expertise in either complete dock solutions or specific component needs to support new construction, facility expansions, and maintenance requirements. The RFI was released on February 7, 2025, with responses due by March 7, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern time. Interested suppliers must submit their company name, point-of-contact information, and a capabilities statement via email to specified USPS contacts, with the subject line "USPS Loading Dock and Doors Solution RFI".
This RFI is not a formal solicitation or request for proposal, but rather a market research initiative to promote competition and gather information about potential suppliers. There are no specific set-aside designations for this opportunity, and the RFI does not indicate award values or precise budget ranges. USPS plans to host a future event where RFI respondents will be invited to participate, suggesting potential future contract opportunities. The procurement falls under the NAICS Category 332321 (Metal Window and Door Manufacturing) and PSC Category Z2AZ (Repair or Alteration of Other Administrative Facilities and Service Buildings). Suppliers should note that responses will not be considered offers, cannot form a binding agreement, and will not be compensated by USPS. The agency reserves the right to review or cancel the RFI at any time, maintaining flexibility in its procurement approach.
Notice text
USPS Loading Dock and Doors Solution Request for Information (RFI)
Release Date: February 7, 2025
Response Date: March 7, 2025
This information has been prepared by United States Postal Service Facilities National Programs Category Management Team (CMT). This Request for Information (RFI) does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that the Postal Service will act in this matter.
Background
The US Postal Service owns and leases approximately 32,000 facilities Nationwide and is seeking to identify potential suppliers who possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to provide a whole loading dock and interior door solution.
Our loading dock system is comprised of sectional overhead doors, bumpers, seals, air powered pit type levelers, hydraulic edge-of-dock levelers with a flip ramp, truck restraints with integrated control panel and automatic light communication packages, manual wheel chocks and dual function scissor type lift/levelers.
Additionally, USPS facilities utilize double action, impact resistant, security type, interior traffic doors.
A whole dock and interior door solution is preferred but USPS is using this RFI to target all suppliers capable of providing either whole loading dock or interior traffic door needs. These requirements will support a wide variety of applications including new construction, location expansions, and maintenance of current facilities.
Response Notes
This RFI is NOT a Request for Proposal, nor is it an Invitation for Bid. This RFI is being used to promote competition and to obtain information for market research and planning purposes ONLY. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Postal Service to form a binding agreement.
This RFI is subject to review or cancellation at any time and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Postal Service to enter into an agreement. The Postal Service will not pay for the information submitted in response to this request.
No solicitation exists at this time however USPS does intend on hosting an event in the near future and RFI respondents will be invited to participate.
Response Instructions
All responses must be received by 4:00pm Eastern time on March 7, 2025.
Interested suppliers should provide Name of firm, Point-of-Contact info (name, email, phone), and a capabilities statement that addresses the products and services described above, via email to Angela Johnson, at angela.c.johnson2@usps.gov, Jackalyn Matthews at jackalyn.r.matthews@usps.gov and Erik Speelmans at erik.j.speelmans@usps.gov.
When responding Put “USPS Loading Dock and Doors Solution RFI” in the subject line. The Postal Service will provide confirmation of RFI response submissions within one business day of receipt. If submitters do not receive this confirmation or for any RFI- related questions, contact Angela Johnson, at angela.c.johnson2@usps.gov or Erik Speelmans at erik.j.speelmans@usps.gov. Put “USPS Loading Dock and Doors Solutions RFI” in the subject line.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| USPS Loading Dock and Doors Solution Request for Information_.pdf |
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