2026 NNSY Apprenticeship Program
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price contract on a sole source basis to Tidewater Community College for the 2026 NNSY Apprenticeship Program. This opportunity seeks an accredited educational institution to provide formalized academic training, testing, and certification for NNSY apprentices. Quotations are due February 12, 2026, at 8 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The selected institution will provide comprehensive academic instruction, testing, and certification for the NNSY Federally Registered Apprentice Program. This program is designed to develop and enhance apprentices' knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) through classroom academic instruction, industrial trade-based instruction from Government personnel, and On-the-Job Learning (OJL). Upon completion, apprentices will possess a Trade Technician Career Studies Certificate and be certified as journey-level workers by both the Department of Navy and the Department of Labor. Key courses include Technical Drawing, Technical Writing, First Aid, Quality Assurance Technology, Materials & Processes in Manufacturing, and Industrial Safety. The program anticipates approximately 104 students per year across four sessions.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Base year from February 2026 to February 2027, with one option year from February 2027 to February 2028.
- Set-Aside: This is a Sole Source procurement under 41 U.S.C 1901, with intent to contract with Tidewater Community College.
- NAICS Code: 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools)
- Response Due: February 12, 2026, at 8 AM EST
- Published Date: February 6, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties may submit quotations via email to Glenda Jordan (glenda.s.jordan3.civ@us.navy.mil) and Jeremy Weible (jeremy.r.weible.civ@us.navy.mil). Submissions must include completed representations and certifications, a signed statement of technical capability, and firm fixed prices for each line item. Quotes should be in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF format. Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. Failure to include all required documents by the deadline may preclude a quotation from award.
Additional Notes
While the government intends to award to Tidewater Community College on a sole source basis, other interested parties may submit a capabilities statement for consideration in future procurements. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for award. The place of performance is Portsmouth, VA.