2026 NNSY Apprenticeship Program

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services, prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. It serves as the sole solicitation, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The government intends to solicit and contract with Tidewater Community College on a sole source basis under 41 U.S.C 1901. Interested parties may submit a capabilities statement for future consideration.

• The Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) requires the services of an accredited Educational Institution to provide formalized academic training, testing, and certificate programs for its Apprentice Program.

• The program involves classroom academic instruction, industrial trade-based instruction, and On-the-Job Learning (OJL).

• Specific courses include Technical Drawing, Technical Writing, First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Quality Assurance Technology I, Materials & Processes in Manufacturing, Team Concepts and Problem Solving, Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts, Basic Technical Math, Science in the Workplace, Psychology for Business and Industry, Principles of Industrial Safety, Orientation to Trade Technician Careers, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding.

• Period of Performance (POP):

  • Base: February 2026 - February 2027
  • Option: February 2027 - February 2028

• Estimated Student Numbers: Approximately 104 students for 4 sessions per year.

• Submission Deadline: Thursday, February 12th, 2026, at 8 AM EST.

• Submission Method: Email to Glenda Jordan (glenda.s.jordan3.civ@us.navy.mil) and Jeremy Weible (jeremy.r.weible.civ@us.navy.mil).

• Quotation Contents:

  • Completed representations and certifications (if not available in SAM).
  • Signed statement of technical capability verifying contractor is providing services per specifications IAW the Statement of Work.
  • Price for each line item as a firm fixed price.
  • Price will be evaluated to determine if it is fair and reasonable.

• Required Formats: Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheet, or Adobe PDF.

• Required Information in Quote: Price(s), FOB Destination, point of contact, name and phone number, business size, and payment terms.

• NAICS Code: 611310

• Small Business Size Standard: $34,500,000

• Sole Source: Contract intended for Tidewater Community College.

• SAM Registration: Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be considered for award.

• Failure to include a technical capabilities statement will render the quote ineligible for award.

• Applicable FAR provisions and clauses are listed, including those related to System for Award Management, commercial items, and contract terms.

• The document references an "NNSY Apprentice Program Fall session course listing" as an attachment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services, prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. It serves as the only solicitation, and no paper copies will be issued. The government intends to solicit and contract with Tidewater Community College on a sole source basis under 41 U.S.C 1901 for educational services.

• The Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) requires an accredited Educational Institution to provide formalized academic training, testing, and a certificate program for its Federally Registered Apprentice Program.

• The program includes classroom academic instruction, industrial trade-based instruction, and On-the-Job Learning (OJL).

• Specific courses include Technical Drawing, Technical Writing, First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Quality Assurance Technology I, Materials & Processes in Manufacturing, Team Concepts and Problem Solving, Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts, Basic Technical Math, Science in the Workplace, Psychology for Business and Industry, Principles of Industrial Safety, Orientation to Trade Technician Careers, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance (POP):

  • Base: February 2026 - February 2027
  • Option: February 2027 - February 2028

• Estimated student participation: 104 students per year, with 4 sessions per year.

• Quotations must be emailed to Glenda Jordan (glenda.s.jordan3.civ@us.navy.mil) and Jeremy Weible (jeremy.r.weible.civ@us.navy.mil) by Wednesday, February 12th, 2026, at 8 AM EST.

• Quotations must include completed representations and certifications (unless available in SAM), a signed statement of technical capability, and firm fixed prices for each line item.

• Quotes must be submitted in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF format.

• Price will be evaluated to determine if it is fair and reasonable.

• Failure to include all required documents by the deadline may preclude a quotation from award.

• The NAICS CODE is 611310 with a Small Business Size Standard of $34,500,000.

• The government intends to contract with Tidewater Community College on a sole source basis.

• Interested parties may submit a capabilities statement to be considered for future procurements.

• Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for award.

• This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2025-06 and DFARS Change Notice November 10, 2025.

• Applicable FAR provisions and clauses are listed in the document.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To procure services from an accredited Educational Institution to provide formalized academic training, testing, and a certificate program for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Apprentice Program.

• Provide academic instruction, testing, and certification for NNSY apprentices.

• The program is a planned, progressive, career-related, co-operative education employment program.

• Apprentices will receive classroom academic instruction, industrial trade-based instruction, and On the Job Learning (OJL).

• Period of Performance: February 21, 2026, through February 22, 2027.

• Academic Cycles: The program is conducted in accordance with 29 USC §50, with academic cycles in the first year.

• Anticipated Students: Estimated at 104 students for 4 sessions per year.

• Total Credits: 3,298

• Total Students: 97

• Key Courses: Technical Drawing, Technical Writing, First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Quality Assurance Technology I, Materials & Processes in Manufacturing, Team Concepts and Problem Solving, Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts, Basic Technical Math, Science in the Workplace, Psychology for Business and Industry, Principles of Industrial Safety, Orientation to Trade Technician Careers, Shielded Metal Arc Welding.

• Total Credits: 1,734

• Total Students: 51

• Key Courses: Similar to the first session, with adjustments in student numbers and credits for some courses (e.g., Shielded Metal Arc Welding has 0 students and 0 credits in this period).

• The educational institution must be accredited.

• The program must align with the established key processes of the trades.

• NNSY Apprentice Program Fall session course listing.