Department of Defense · Department of the Navy · NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD GF
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
N4215827C431BJF
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-10-15
Response deadline
Oct 21, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Portsmouth, VA
Contracting contact
Jason.d.fittro.civ@us.navy.mil
Market intelligence
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SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS Market Research, Estimate of Cost, & Delivery Timeline Feasibility Review Requirement: Rental and Servicing of Commercial Restroom Trailers and Standalone ADA Portable Toilets Location: Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), Portsmouth, VA Notice Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) Target Delivery: December 1, 2026 (Assuming award by November 25, 2026) Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION.. 2 2.0 REQUIREMENT SUMMARY. 2 3.0 POWER & TECHNICAL LIMITATIONS. 3 4.0 LOGISTICAL, SECURITY, AND SERVICE STANDARDS. 3 5.0 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION REQUESTED.. 3 1.0 INTRODUCTION This is a Sources Sought Synopsis and Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes only. This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Quotation (RFQ), and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. The purpose of this notice is to: Identify commercial vendors capable of meeting Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) rigorous waterfront sanitary and physical security requirements. Solicit a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate to assist the Navy with budgetary planning and acquisition strategy analysis. Validate vendor capability to meet a firm delivery date of December 1, 2026, assuming a contract award by November 25, 2026. 2.0 REQUIREMENT SUMMARY The Government has a commercial requirement for the rental, delivery, continuous maintenance, and ultimate removal of the following temporary facilities located down on the NNSY waterfront: Equipment / Facility Type Qty Key Technical Specifications Non-ADA Commercial Restroom Trailers 3 Minimum of five (5) private stalls per trailer, divided sections (female: min 3 stalls/2 sinks; male: min 2 stalls/3 urinals/1 sink), climate-controlled (HVAC), hot/cold running water, and tow-hitch mobile. Units must have integrated freeze protection built into internal waste tanks, supply lines, and internal piping throughout. Standalone ADA-Compliant Portable Toilets 2 Ground-level/ramp entry, wheelchair-maneuverable interior, equipped with heavy-duty grab bars. Standalone Handwashing Stations 2 Dual-basin, adjacent to the ADA toilets, fully stocked with soap, fresh water, and paper towels. Spill Containment Systems All Secondary spill containment berms or trays capable of holding 110% of the maximum waste tank capacity to protect the shipyard waterfront. 3.0 POWER & TECHNICAL LIMITATIONS Circuit Limit: Trailed units must be engineered to operate on a maximum of four (4) power circuits (CKTs) per unit to maintain compatibility with NNSY shore-power networks. Power Cabling: Vendor must provide adequate weather-proof power cables supporting 15 Amp, 125 Volt circuits, including locking NEMA L5-30 (30A, 125V) “pigtail” extension adapters to connect to standard Navy pier receptacles. 4.0 LOGISTICAL, SECURITY, AND SERVICE STANDARDS 7-Day-a-Week Servicing: Daily pumping, thorough cleaning/sanitization, and supply restocking (Monday through Sunday, including weekends and Federal holidays). Certified Waste Disposal: Vendor must have an established process/contract to dispose of pumped waste properly at an off-yard treatment facility. Towing Capability: Vendor must provide all towing vehicles, hitches, and labor necessary to deliver, place, install, and relocate units on-site. NNSY will not provide tow vehicles. Base Access & CIA Clearance: All personnel, including delivery drivers and service technicians, must be U.S. citizens, speak fluent English, and be eligible to independently obtain DBIDS credentials for unescorted entry to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Controlled Industrial Area (CIA). Self-delivery to the final waterfront site is required; drops at gate boundaries are not permitted. 5.0 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION REQUESTED Interested parties are requested to submit a brief Capability Statement, a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate, and schedule validation. Your submission must include: 1. Company Profile: Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, UEI, Point of Contact (Name, Phone, Email), and Business Size/Socioeconomic Status. 2. Capability Narrative: A brief description of your experience providing commercial restroom trailers and portable sanitation services in industrial, shipyard, or military environments. 3. Schedule Validation: Confirm your capability to meet a firm delivery, setup, and service start date of December 1, 2026, assuming the Government issues a contract award by November 25, 2026. 4. Logistical & Security Confirmations: a. Confirm your company has independent towing vehicles and equipment to place and move trailers. b. Confirm your personnel and drivers meet the U.S. citizenship, English fluency, and DBIDS criteria for unescorted CIA access. c. Confirm you have established off-site waste disposal procedures. 5. Electrical & Power Confirmation: a. Specify the exact number of 15A/125V CKTs your offered trailers require (Maximum of 4 CKTs). b. Confirm you will provide all required weather-resistant cabling and NEMA L5-30 pigtail adapters. 6. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM): Please provide a rough monthly or annual estimated cost for the equipment rental, daily servicing, and containment systems outlined above to assist NNSY in budgeting. SUBMISSION DEADLINE & CONTACT Please submit all responses via email to: jason.d.fittro.civ@us.navy.mil Responses are due no later than: 21 Oct 2026 at 4:00 PM EST.
Contact
Point of contact
Jason Fittro
Role
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Email
Jason.d.fittro.civ@us.navy.mil
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